The Miners boys lacrosse squad kept it rolling Saturday in their final game of the season on Dozier Field, taking down Northridge 9-1 to reach the state semifinals.
Park City will now face archrival Olympus Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Westminster University. The Miners have sent Olympus packing each of the last three postseasons, including in the 2022 and 2023 title games.
While Saturday’s game never got wildly out of hand, the Miners jumped on Northridge from the start. Park City scored three first-quarter goals, two in the second quarter and three more in the third to put things on ice. The Miners defense, spearheaded by goalkeeper Max Gordon, were too much for the Knights.
The Alnwick siblings continued their stellar week of play, each scoring two goals once more. 10 different Park City players recorded goals or assists. Billy Alnwick and Sam Gould each had two assists.
“We still have more to give,” said Miners head coach Michael Persky even after the dominant win. “We can play better than we played today.”
Persky added that the Olympus game will require a higher level from his boys. Park City did take the Titans down May 2, 11-2 at home. Persky said one thing he’d like to see against Olympus and if the team advances to the title game is heightened intensity from the opening whistle.
“Olympus is tough,” Persky added. “They’re well coached, they’re a good team. We had a nice victory over them in the middle of the season, but that doesn’t matter.”
Persky is counting on Olympus’ best game of the season at Westminster. The Titans haven’t lost since.
The Miners dominated possession and in the net against Northridge and Olympus last time they played them. Look for Park City bring their trademark defensive intensity from jump this time.
“Max (Gordon) had a great game,” said Persky about Saturday’s win. “He really came through and kept the door closed.”
