The Vernon Source for Sports Tigers downed the Armstrong Shamrocks 7-4 in Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League action Wednesday night at Kal Tire Place.
Cole MacFarlane probably slept in an ice bath following the battle with the Tigers. The Rocks’ net detective turned away 60 shots.
“It was the best game Cam has played all year,” said Shamrocks’ assistant coach Jeff Hanley.
Said Tigers’ coach Keith Hanna: “We threw everything we could at him. They finally started to fall in the third. We probably hit 10 or 11 posts.”
MacFarlane played minor lacrosse with the North Okanagan Legends and is a former teammate of several Tigers.
The Shamrocks fell to 0-4 against the Tigers this season and have been outscored 39-15.
“We are always in the mix when we play Vernon and Kamloops. We’re getting better each time as we try and mould a plan for playoffs,” said Hanley.
The Tigers (8-2) won their fourth straight and trail the division-leading Kamloops Venom (10-0) by four points.
The Shamrocks (3-7) saw the return of Colby Erickson from a three-game suspension.
“Colby is a good player for us. He is new to the game but he is picking it up well. He is a big strong guy that moves around pretty good,” said Hanley.
Jordan Orr pulled the hat trick for the Cats and sits fifth in league scoring with 13 goals and 33 points.
“Jordan is playing with a lot more confidence. His shot selection is a lot better this year,” said Hanna.
Connor Buick sniped a pair and Ryan Sarazin and Darrel Landels each recorded 1+2 as the Tigers scored three goals on the powerplay and three shorthanded.
Aaron Jensen made 27 saves in his return after missing the previous game against the South Okanagan Flames to rest an injury.
Drew Hassard buried a pair and leads the Rocks with 10 snipes. The Rocks got singles from Joel Castle and Sam Hanley.
The Tigers host the Kelowna Raiders (1-9) Saturday night at Kal Tire Place and the Shamrocks entertain the South Okanagan Flames (2-6) tonight in Armstrong.
Legends take home silver
The Everton Ridge Homes Bantam A2 Legends lost 8-2 to the Rocky View Rage of Calgary in the Sunday finals of the lacrosse tournament in Armstrong.
The Legends received scoring from Kayden Beauregard and Kaden Doughty, while Caden Colmorgen was named game MVP.
“Great effort and determination from all the kids that pulled together and made all of us proud. Each player gave it everything they had all weekend,” said Legends’ coach Casey Sherriff.
The Legends edged the Rage 7-6 in their third tourney game. Beauregard was MVP as he sniped four goals and Tanner Franje-Gilbert, Kael Black and Doughty added singles.
The Legends trailed 6-2 heading into the third when they scored five unanswered goals to win the game with two minutes remaining.
The Legends clipped Kelowna Kodiaks 7-3 in the opener. The Legends got goals from Cody Webb, Colmorgen, Beauregard, Miles Wohlford, Franje-Gilbert and James Francis who was game MVP.
The Legends Rock the House Pee Wee tournament goes this weekend in Vernon.
