The George Mason High School girls varsity lacrosse team experienced a tough week, losing two very close and physical games, first to Loudoun County, 14-13, on April 30, and then 8-6 against Briar Woods last Monday.

The George Mason High School girls varsity lacrosse team experienced a tough week, losing two very close and physical games, first to Loudoun County, 14-13, on April 30, and then 8-6 against Briar Woods last Monday.

Mason sophomore midfielder Abby Johansen, number 13, drives into shooting space against Loudoun County’s sophomore center Caila Cummings, number 26 in white. (Photo: Courtesy Jane Johansen)

The Lady Mustangs lost to Loudoun after leading for much of the game. With six minutes of play remaining, and the Mustangs in the lead by two, Loudoun rallied to tie and then took the lead in the final 30 seconds of the game.

At the Mustangs’ Senior Night home game against Briar Woods, the Mustangs struggled to tally beyond six goals, due to numerous shots being stopped by the formidable Briar Woods goalie.

The Mason Defense prepares to block a penalty shot by Briar Woods senior Attack Amina Aziz, number 6 in blue. (Photo: Courtesy Jane Johansen)

Looking ahead to the AA Dulles District Tournament quarterfinals, Mason will play Potomac Falls this Monday, May 11, in a home game at 6 p.m.

In the Dulles District, Broad Road is comfortably in first place, Loudoun in second, Briar Woods third and Mason is in fourth with a district record of five wins and three losses. Mason’s overall season record stands at nine wins and four losses.