Mahony Leads Mercer Island Lacrosse in 'Island War' Blitzkrieg over Bainbridge 18 – 3

Dough Mahony delivered 6 goals as outscored Bainbridge 10–0 in the first quarter and never looked back, as they powered to an 18–3 boys high school lacrosse win over Bainbridge, Saturday at 's .

The Islanders established themselves early winning face-offs and closing down the Spartans attack with its pestering defense. After taking a 14–3 lead into the half, the Islanders netted 2 goals in each of the third and fourth quarters to shut out the Spartans in the second half and cruise to the win.

Matt Shields netted 4 goals and 4 assits and Brian Bernstein had 8 saves for the Islanders. For Bainbridge, Cameron Parker, Kegan Ingrasci and Jacob Knostman all scored.

Mercer Island (16-2-0) next faces Lake Washington (8-6-0), Tuesday, May 10 in an 8 p.m. start at Mercer Island High School. Bainbridge (12-2-0) next faces Tacoma (11-2-0), Monday, May 9 in a 7:30 p.m. start at Bainbridge High School.

SCORING HIGHLIGHTS:  Mercer Island 18, Bainbridge 3 (Doug Mahony, MI, 6 goals, 1 assists, 1 ground ball; Matt Shields, MI, 4 goals, 4 assists, 3 ground balls; Brian Bernstein, MI, 8 saves;  Cameron Parker, B, 1 goal; Kegan Ingrasci, B, 1 goal; Jacob Knostman, B, 1 goal, 1 ground ball; Julian Skotheim-Hillis, B, 7 saves)