Breakthrough bronze for Philippines lacrosse
MANILA, Philippines — When lacrosse was introduced to the country 12 years ago, hopes were high the country would do well internationally in the future.
That future has arrived as the national women’s team snared a historic bronze medal in the Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championship in Queensland, Australia Saturday.
The podium finish was sealed by an 18-6 demolition of Taiwan at the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Steph Lazo spearheaded the Filipinas’ charge with five goals while Risa Lagdameo, Kalena Johnson, Nia Carrera and Sarah Nelson chipped in two apiece.
The bronze was just an icing on the cake for the country as it had achieved a bigger feat earlier in the tournament after punching a ticket to the World Championship in Tokyo, Japan next year.
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