Game Recaps

The Hartland High School men's and women's lacrosse teams played against each other in this Guys vs Girls charity event to raise money for the Challenge Day program at Ore Creek. Thanks to the many supporters and volunteers, the event raised $769! The girls nearly squeaked out a win, but the guys prevailed with a score of 7-5.

Hartland's season came to end Saturday afternoon in dramatic fashion — losing to league rival Brighton in double overtime, 14-13.

The game was close for the entire 50 minutes. Hartland jumped out to a 3-0 lead and went into halftime up 7-6. Brighton came out in the second half with a couple of goals to take the lead, then Hartland fought back hard to even it up — sending the game into overtime. Both teams traded goals in the first overtime, then it went to a second overtime where sudden death rules apply. Brighton won the draw and scored on their first possession. Game over.

Rachel Sharpe and Ryan Skomial scored four goals each for Hartland. Haley Crouse added two and Courtney Lee, Taylor Pryde and Annie Quinn had one each.

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Senior Kelsey LaValley stopped 24 Brighton shots! Way to go Kelsey! Great season and good luck next year at Grand Valley!

As a proud parent and spectator of Hartland women's lacrosse, I think I can speak for the rest of us when I say GREAT SEASON LADIES! We're all so very proud of you and how hard you worked this year. Today you had a taste of championship-level lacrosse. Next year we go all the way! CONGRATS!

The banquet is Monday night. Check your email for details.

Hartland earned a spot in the regional finals this Saturday by defeating Grand Blanc in round two of the playoffs Tuesday night at Lake Orion High School. Final score: 15-7.

Leading 7-5 at the half, Hartland outscored Grand Blanc 8-2 in the second half of the match-up. This is the third time this season that Hartland beat Grand Blanc.

Ryan Skomial led Hartland with five goals — including a nifty behind-the-back shot late in the game. Scoring two goals each were Haley Crouse, Courtney Lee, Taylor Pryde and Rachel Sharpe. Annie Quinn and Natalie Sochacki added one goal each.

Senior captain and goalkeeper, Kelsey Lavalley, was absolutely amazing in goal for Hartland. Kelsey stopped 26 Grand Blanc shots!

Hartland will face league foe Brighton on Saturday for the Regional Finals as Brighton beat Clarkston earlier today, 17-10. The game starts at noon Saturday back at Lake Orion High School.

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GO EAGLES!

Hartland advanced to round two in the district playoffs by defeating Huron Valley Friday night, 13-9. The game was played at Lake Orion High School.

Leading the scoring for Hartland was Ryan Skomial with five goals! Courtney Lee added four goals and both Haley Crouse and Rachel Sharpe added two each.

Hartland plays next on Tuesday, May 31 again at Lake Orion High School at 7:00pm. Hartland faces the winner of the Midland/Grand Blanc game.

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Go Eagles!

Hartland traveled to East Lansing on Thursday to play their last regular season game. They finished strong — defeating East Lansing 9-6.

The victory boosted Hartland to an 11-3 record in the regular season.

Natalie Sochacki had four goals, Ryan Skomial and Rachel Sharpe two goals each and Courtney Lee had one goal.

Senior goalie Kelsey LaValley recorded 16 saves.

Hartland starts post-season play on Friday, May 27 where they face Huron Valley in the first round of district playoffs. The game will be held at Lake Orion High School.

Go Eagles!

Hartland defeated Waterford Kettering Monday night, 13-4. The win puts Hartland at 10-3 going into Wednesday's rematch vs Northville.

Hartland was up 6-4 at the half and went on to outscore Waterford 7-0 in the second half thanks in part to Kelsey LaValley's amazing second half performance.

Natalie Sochacki lit-up the scoreboard with five goals! Haley Crouse was right behind her with four. Taylor Pryde added two and Rachel Sharpe and Amber Crouse added one each.

JV also beat Waterford 5-3 moving them to 12-1 on the season.

Hartland (9-3) fought back from an 8-6 halftime deficit to remain undefeated versus Grand Blanc this season. Hartland won the matchup 14-11 thanks to an amazing display of offense in the second half.

Leading the Hartland scoring attack was Rachel Sharpe with four goals. Haley Crouse, Courtney Lee and Annie Quinn added two goals each. Sara Barnett, Taylor Pryde, Natalie Sochacki and Jessica Gust rounded out the scoring with one goal each.

The JV was called due to lightning, but Hartland was up 3-2 and earned the win. They sit at 11-1 on the season.

Way to go Lady Eagles!

On Thursday night Hartland took advantage of an inexperienced Canton team for the second time this season — this time outscoring them 15-1. It was a fitting home victory on Senior Night where seniors Kelsey LaValley and Erin Harris were recognized with their parents before the game.

Ten different players scored for Hartland (8-3): Annie Quinn led the team with three goals. Haley Crouse, Rachel Sharpe and Taylor Pryde scored two each. And with one goal each were Sara Barnett, Emily Bontekoe, Amber Crouse, Rachel Gibbs, Kayla Hinkle and Courtney Lee.

With Hartland leading 11-1 at the half, Coach Katie switched goalies — allowing senior goalie Kelsey LaValley to play a little field lacrosse and opening the door for Rachel Sharpe to see some time in the net. Rachel stopped all shots on goal!

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The JV team beat Canton 8-2 moving to 10-1 on the season.

Hartland moved to 7-3 on the season in a close one. Coach Katie said, "It was great to see the girls work through the pressure and play some great lacrosse."

Haley Crouse led with four goals and one assist, Courtney Lee had three goals and one assist, two each were scored by Natalie Sochaki and Annie Quinn with one added by Jessica Gust.

According to Coach Katie, the winning goal was a fantastic display of teamwork with the girls moving the ball quickly through the midfield to beat the Northville defense. Haley Crouse passed up to Rachel Sharpe who crossed it quickly to Courtney Lee in front of the net. Courtney took a hard high shot that proved to be the game winner.

Kelsey LaValley had 12 saves in net.

The JV also beat Northville, 9-3.

Hartland host Canton Thursday for Senior Night. GO EAGLES!

The Eagles were without two offensive starters due to injuries — captains Courtney Lee and Ryan Skomial — and Brighton took full advantage of the opportunity.

Scoring for Hartland with two goals each were Rachel Sharpe and Natalie Sochacki. Taylor Pryde added one goal for Hartland. Goalkeeper Kelsey Lavalley faced 26 shots on goal.

The JV team lost their first game of the year, 6-5. They now sit at 8-1 on the season.

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Hartland travels to Ann Arbor Pioneer on Friday. Friday's game vs Ann Arbor Pioneer has been canceled.

According to the Tuesday's Press & Argus, "The Eagles (7-4) jumped to a 4-0 lead, then locked down on defense to stop Ann Arbor Huron (5-2) as goalkeeper Kelsey LaValley made 14 saves. Ryan Skomial had three goals and two assists for the Eagles, while Haley Crouse added three goals, Natalie Sochaki two goals and Amber Crouse one goal."

JV moved to 8-0 on the season after beating AA Huron 14-3.

Hartland moved to 5-2 on the season with a 17-9 win over Huron Valley at Lakeland High School Wednesday night. The game was moved to 6:00pm (from 7:30pm) due to the threat of bad weather.

Coming off a knee injury that kept her out of the last three games, junior Courtney Lee scored six goals in the 17-9 victory. Right behind Courtney was sophomore Ryan Skomial with five. Rounding out the scoring were Haley Crouse and Rachel Sharpe with two goals each, and Taylor Pryde and Natalie Sochacki with one goal each.

Goalkeeper Kelsey Lavalley faced 23 shots on goal — stopping 14.

The JV team moved to 7-0 on the season after defeating Huron Valley 8-3 in the late game.

Hartland's varsity team travels to Rockford on Saturday while the JV team heads to Ladywood for a play day. For details, click the event links on the right.

Go Eagles!

Hartland traveled to Canton Monday night and brought with them a barrage of scorers — 13 in all. Hartland defeated Canton 20-1 in a game that had an amazing 13 different scorers for Hartland.

The following players had two goals each in the win: Ryan Skomial, Haley Crouse, Natalie Sochacki, Taylor Pryde, Annie Quinn, Jessica Gust and freshmen Ashley Collins.

Adding one goal each were Rachel Sharpe, Sara Barnett, Kayla Hinkle, Caci Pippin, Rachel Gibbs and freshmen Amber Crouse.

I didn't get stats for senior goalkeeper Kelsey LaValley, but I assume by the score that she played "lights out" lacrosse. Great job, Kelsey!

Before the varsity game, the JV continued its undefeated season with a 10-3 win over Canton.

Hartland travels to Milford Lakeland High School on Wednesday to face Huron Valley.

Go Eagles!

Hartland (3-2) rebounded from Monday's loss to South Lyon with a huge win over Huron Valley Thursday night in Hartland. The Eagles out-scored Huron Valley 13-2 to take the win.

Nine of Hartland's 13 scores were courtesy of one player — sophomore sensation Ryan Skomial. Also scoring for Hartland with one goal each were Haley Crouse, Annie Quinn, Rachel Sharpe and Natalie Sochacki.

Hartland's defense played outstanding in the match-up, which helped keep the shots on goal to 15. Senior goalkeeper Kelsey Lavalley stopped an amazing 13 shots as well as intercepting several Huron Valley pass attempts.

The JV team continued their dominance with a 10-3 victory over Huron Valley. The win moves them to 5-0 on the season.

Hartland travels to Canton on Monday.

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Hartland traveled to South Lyon Monday night (4/18) and came up short in a 14-10 loss. Down 8-2 at the half, Hartland played a hard and determined second half — outscoring South Lyon 8-6 — but South Lyon was able to survive the late scare to preserve the win.

Scoring for Hartland were Ryan Skomial with three goals; Haley Crouse, Taylor Pryde, and Natalie Sochacki with two goals each; and Rachel Sharpe adding one. Goalkeeper Kelsey LaValley faced 25 South Lyon shots.

The JV team remained undefeated by beating South Lyon 5-3 early in the day.

Hartland hosts Huron Valley this Thursday.