4A boys lacrosse quarterfinal roundup: Defending champ Ponderosa falls
(2) Valor Christian 16, (7) Ponderosa 6
A new 4A boys lacrosse champion will be crowned this year. The Valor Christian Eagles took down defending champion Ponderosa 16-6 Friday to advance to the semifinals where they will face Cheyenne Mountain.
The Eagles and the Indians played in a hotly contested double overtime game last week where Valor emerged victorious 9-8.
(3) Cheyenne Mountain 11, (6) Air Academy 9
The Indians held a 10-4 lead at one point, but four straight goals by Jake Thornally in a 1:37 span brought the Kadets to within two.
But it wouldn’t be enough as the Indians were able to hang on for the win, setting up a rematch with No. 2 Valor Christian.
(1) Aspen 20, (8) Windsor 7
At Aspen: The Skiers had no trouble dispatching the Wizards to reach the semifinals for the second consecutive year.
(5) Dawson School 12, (4) Battle Mountain 10
The lone upset of the night goes to the No. 5 Mustangs as they won a tight battle against the fourth-seeded Huskies.
Semifinal matchups
Games are May 13 at home sites. Times TBD. (Bracket)
- Cheyenne Mountain at Valor Christian
- Dawson School at Aspen
