First-place Mercer Island was too much for the Ballard High School girls lacrosse team and handed the Beavers their 10th loss in a row 18-7 April 28.

Ballard shot a higher percentage then Mercer Island – 78 percent to 72 percent – but only had nine shots on goal compared to Mercer Island's 25.

That shot total, combined with a season-low seven saves by goalie Hannah Breton, was too much for Ballard to overcome.

Maddie Soukup scored three goals for the Beavers and leads the team with 13 on the season.

Things won't get much easier for Ballard (1-10) when they face third-place Kennedy at 5:30 p.m., May 1 at Ballard High School.