TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 5/4/14
Staff Report

Allison McDonough made 15 saves to lead a stanch defense as Vero Beach claimed its ninth straight girls’ Florida state championship today by defeating pesky Ponte Vedra, 13-6, at IMG Academy in Bradenton.

The win for the Fighting Indians (21-3) was their 128th consecutive against in-state competition.

It is the ninth consecutive title for Vero Beach, which finished the year 21-3 and has now won 128 consecutive games against Florida opponents.

Katy Pridemore led a balanced attack with three goals and two assists while Olivia Blakeman, Abby Shields and Hannah Pridemore each had two goals and an assist.

Ponte Vedra (19-4) presented the biggest challenge for Vero Beach this year among Florida teams. The Shawks took leads of 1-0 and 2-1 as Emma Dotsikas led with three goals.

But Hannah Palau scored two goals to key a 5-1 surge to end the first half and give the Indians a 6-3 lead. Ponte Vedra got as close as 9-5 in the second half but Katy Pridemore made it 10-5.

Vero Beach 6-7- 13
Ponte Vedra 3-3- 6

Vero Beach
Katy Pridemore 3g, 2a
Olivia Blakeman 2g, 1a
Hannah Pridemore 2g, 1a
Abby Shields 2g, 1a
Hannah Palau 2g
Alexandra Biedenharn 1g, 2a
Megan Gorman 1g
Allison McDonough 15 saves

Ponte Vedra
Emma Dotsikas 3g
Abby walker 1g, 1a
Katie Mauro 1g, 1a
Ellie lecker 1g
Taylor Kimes 18 saves