With the exception of two games, a running clock was the order of the day Thursday as Glenelg, Atholton, Reservoir and Howard all beat their opponents by at least 10 goals.
In closer games, Centennial defeated River Hill, 13-7, and Glenelg Country lost to Gerstell, 13-11, in overtime, in a non-conference game.
Reservoir 18, Long Reach 3
Sophomore Alex Sadzewicz had five goals and an assist, and senior teammate Anna Janush had a goal and five assists as Reservoir soundly defeated Long Reach.
With a 10-goal advantage, the Gators forced a running clock in the first half. By game's end, nine different players scored.
"We were working together and moving the ball around," Sadzewicz said. "We were trying to get people who don't normally score to score, and we were trying to perfect our offense."
"We definitely wanted to get everyone involved," said Janush.
All of Long Reach's scoring came from Lillie Miller.
Ironically, both teams had "new" goalkeepers.
A spring break band trip cost Reservoir the services of its regular keeper and a starting midfielder.
Defender Emily Rowell, who played a little goal during the indoor season, volunteered to take over in goal for this weekend's Karl Wolf tournament. What the Gators didn't realize until just before Thursday's game was that Rowell would be needed then as well.
"It was awesome of her to step up and play goal for us," Janush said.
Rowell had six saves.
Long Reach's Megan Haley had never played goalie before this season.
In spite of Haley's seven saves, it was a frustrating day for Long Reach.
"We weren't ready to match up. … We are capable of playing a lot better than we showed today," said Lightning coach Colleen Delaney.
Reservoir coach Katie Lee had the exact opposite feeling about her team.
"I was very proud of my girls with their hustle, playing together as a team and working together to set each other up," she said.
Goals: Re — Alex Sadzewicz 5, Michelle Armstrong 3, Haley Tiller 2, Juliet King 2, Anna Janush 2, Cecelia Bartley, Megan Lieb, Alexis Bartley, Rebecca Harding. LR — Lillie Miller 3.
Assists: Re — Anna Janush 5, Cecelia Bartley, Michelle Armstrong, Alex Sadzewicz. LR — none.
Saves: Re — Emily Rowell 6. LR — Megan Haley 7.
Halftime: Reservoir, 12-2.
Howard 18, Oakland Mills 0
Goals: Ho — Jess Vetter 3, Zoe Summa 2, Nicole Keller 2, Jenny Kinsey 2, Kelsey Savje 3, Madison Savje, Kendall Wells, Katie Martin, Maura Mead, Allyson Sloan, Riley Sipes, Rosey O'Connor. OM — none.
Assists: Ho — Rosey O'Connor 4, Kelsey Savje 2, Madison Savje 2, Riley Sipes 2, Katie Martin, Emileigh Scott.
Saves: Ho — Sam Sagi 2. OM — Candace Hammond 7.
Centennial 13, River Hill 7
Goals: C — Martha Hutzell 4, Devin McIntyre 4, Samantha Courtemanche 2, Kirsten Wikner 2, Laurie Bracey. RH — not available.
Assists: C — Samantha Courtemanche 2, Martha Hutzell, Kirsten Wikner, Devin McIntyre. RH — not available.
Saves: C — Anna Cosentino 4. RH — not available.
Glenelg 20, Hammond 1
Goals: G — Courtney Renehan 3, Julia Salandra 3, Anna Callahan 3, Maisy Haney 2, Alayna Pagnotta 2, Allie Noyes 2, Georgia Esmond 2, Hannah Doughty, Peighton Stone, Caroline Kwon. Ha — Brigid Mangan.
Assists: G — Allie Noyes 3, Lindsay LeTellier 2, Alayna Pagnotta, Hannah Doughty
Saves: G —Katelin Johnson 0. Ha — Madison Eaton 3.
Halftime: Glenelg, 13-1.
Atholton 18, Wilde Lake 4
Goals: A — Meaghan Quinn 4, Rachel Foster 4, KK Shepherd 2, Emma Johnson 2, Alanna Quinn 2, Ashley Martin, Kelley Flynn, Faryn Katz, Megan Hart. WL — Kate Glaros 2, Julia Bohse, Tess Kostelec.
Assists: A — Meaghan Quinn 3, Ashley Martin 3, Rachel Foster 2, Emma Johnson, Alanna Quinn, Megan Hart, Erin Dabney.
Saves: A — Yasi Brewer 2. WL — Jenna Oler 2.
Halftime: Atholton, 13-1.
Gerstell 13, Glenelg Country School 11 (OT)
Glenelg Country School came back from a 4-1 deficit to tie the game and send it into overtime, but Gerstell scored twice in the extra period to win.
"We played so much better in the second half, we matched their intensity," said Glenelg Country School co-coach Paige Walton. "We are also learning from each game. It was a good match-up for us."
Goals: G — Wilson 3, Ellne 3, Mosmiller 2, M. Blake 2, Seely, G. Blake, Ballard. GCS — Alyssa Arnold 5, Julia Sheehan 3, Hannah Glaros 2, Megan Hooper.
Assists: G — Bauhof, Wilson. GCS — Julia Shehan 3, Alyssa Arnold 3, Jennifer Rushe, Lizzy Rice.
Saves: G — not available. GCS — Kelly Layton 8.
Halftime: Gerstell, 7-4.
League standings (as of March 26)
Atholton, 3-0
Centennial, 2-0
Howard, 2-0
Reservoir, 2-0
Marriotts Ridge, 1-0
Mt. Hebron, 1-0
Glenelg, 1-1
Hammond, 1-1
Wilde Lake, 0-2
Long Reach, 0-3
Oakland Mills, 0-3
River Hill, 0-3
Glenelg Country, 1-0 (IAAM B), 1-1 overall
Chapelgate, 1-1 (IAAM C)