
Canton’s Heather Delbone had nine goals in Canton’s season-opening win over Bristol Eastern.
CANTON, April 1, 2024 – Heather Delbone had nine goals and one assist to lead the Canton High girls lacrosse team to a 15-9 win over Bristol Eastern Monday in the season-opening game for both clubs.
The Warriors (1-0) scored six goals in the second period to take a 7-2 lead at halftime. Meg Hayes had three goals and an assist for Canton while Ellie Bahre had a pair of goals. Avery Brown had a goal and five assists.
In her first varsity start, Canton goalie Janelle Gagnon made 11 saves to earn her first win in net.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Canton 15, Bristol Eastern 9
At Canton
Bristol Eastern (0-1) 0 2 3 4 — 9
Canton (1-0) 1 6 3 5 — 15
Goals: Heather Delbone (C) 9, Ellie Bahre (C) 2, Meg Haynes (C) 3, Avery Brown (C), Assists: Delbone , Brown 5, Haynes, Morgan Babbitt (C), Bridgit Sonju (C) 3; Saves: Janelle Gagnon (C) 11
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