Virginia Lacrosse: Madison Girls, Boys Advance to Northern Region Finals

In Northern Virginia Regional Tournament semi-final games, the Madison faithful were able to celebrate another doubleheader playoff win at home Wednesday night.   

Full Northern Region Girls Lacrosse Playoff Schedule and Results

Full Northern Region Boys Lacrosse Playoff Schedule

In a very physical contest, the Madison girls team(16-1) defeated the defending state champion Oakton Cougars (10-6) by the score of 16-12.

The game began as a tough defensive battle, with Oakton taking an early lead. The Warhawks mounted their comeback just before halftime and took an 8 – 6 advantage into the break.  The momentum continued in Madison’s favor at the beginning of the second frame as they built a four goal lead which they refused to relinquish.  Madison midfielder Alex Condon was the hot shooter for Madison with 5 goals and 1 assist. Six additional Warhawks contributed to the team offensive effort including Carly Frederick (3 goals, 1 assist), Melissa Kellan (3 goals), Katie Kerrigan (2 goals, 2 assists), Kierra Sweeney (2 goals, 1 assist), Erin Callahan (1 goal, 1 assist) and Sam Babbitt (1 assist). Sigourney Heerink was solid protecting the net, with 12 saves.

In the second game, the Madison boys (15-5) defeated Robinson (13-5) in a thriller, by the score of 10-9.

The Northern Region Championship games will be played Friday. The girls team will host Langley at 7 p.m. on Madison’s turf at 7:00pm.

Langley (13-4) advanced to the championship game after defeating Westfield (17-2) in overtime in the other semi-final  regional game. The contest will feature a rematch of this year’s Liberty District Championship game which Madison won, 17-9.

The Madison boys will face Chantilly, away, also at 7 p.m. 

Both Madison teams have clinched a berth in the State Championship Tournament which begins next week.

Madison girls lacrosse reported for this story.