For the first time in Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse history, none of the four squads made it through the weekend undefeated.
That means Kayla Wood is no longer undefeated, but her strong start to the inaugural season still has her near the top of the leaderboard. Checking in at No. 2 this week, Wood is within striking distance of Dempsey Arsenault, who leads the pack for the first time this season.
With two weekends left in the action, the competition is heating up. Here’s what happened in an exciting third weekend.
HERO BALL FROM GARRITY PARROS
Emily Garrity Parros clutched out a win for Team Read on Sunday, scoring the game-winner with under 10 seconds to play in a contest that Team Read appeared to be in control of before a late surge by Team Wood.
Early in the fourth quarter, Garrity Parros and Alyssa Parrella scored back-to-back goals to support captain Brittany Read, extending the lead to 10-6.
A quick two-pointer by Alex Aust on an empty-net free position put Team Wood back in the game, and Ally Kennedy eventually tied the score at 10 on a jumper.
JUMPIN' to TIE it up@ally_kennedyx completes a hat trick with a BULLSEYE! #BeUnlimited // : FS2 pic.twitter.com/dgXLCOZSf2
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 8, 2021
But with nine seconds left and three seconds to shoot, Ella Simkins fouled Garrity Parros to send her to the line for a free position. She scored to notch a hat trick and give Team Read the lead with 6.8 seconds remaining.
Garrity Parros was fittingly named the game’s MVP, earning an additional 45 points.
JOHANSEN’S DEBUT
Amanda Johansen, a facilitator during the league’s first two weeks, made her on-field debut this weekend and earned 555 points — good enough for No. 43 on the leaderboard.
Johansen even earned a first-place MVP performance. Her stat line was balanced, too — two goals, two assists, five caused turnovers, nine ground balls and eight draw controls.
Playing for captain Kylie Ohlmiller on Team Purple, Johansen took the field midway through the AU season without missing a beat. The former USC star who was also a WPLL All-Star and a member of the U.S. women’s national training team even ripped a two-point goal on Sunday.
.@amandajohansen7 answers with 2 goals of her own
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 8, 2021
Check out Amanda's first 2⃣ point goal of the season #BeUnlimited // : FS2 pic.twitter.com/oyVccOVyGk
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHT
How did Cortney Fortunato even finish this? This might be the goal of the summer.
NO LOOK BTB HAT TRICK
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 8, 2021
we see you @CortFort15 #BeUnlimited // : FS2 pic.twitter.com/mGRp5owJI5
LEADERBOARD
|
|
NAME |
POS |
PTS |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Dempsey Arsenault |
M |
1,133 |
|
2 |
Kayla Wood |
D |
1,088 |
|
3 |
Taylor Cummings |
M |
1,083 |
|
4 |
Kady Glynn |
G |
1,067 |
|
5 |
Caylee Waters |
G |
1,010 |
|
6 |
Kylie Ohlmiller |
A |
962 |
|
7 |
Britt Read |
G |
914 |
|
8 |
Kayla Treanor |
A |
911 |
|
9 |
Taryn VanThof |
M |
862 |
|
10 |
Sam Apuzzo |
A |
851 |
WEEK 4 CAPTAINS
The Week 4 draft is Monday at 7 p.m. Eastern on Facebook Live. Check it out at Athletes Unlimited or USA Lacrosse Magazine.
DEMPSEY ARSENAULT: Arsenault was all over the field in Week 3, contributing six goals, two assists, six ground balls, eight caused turnovers and 10 draw controls.
KAYLA WOOD: She’s no longer undefeated in Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse, but Wood is still one of the top athletes in the league. She corralled six ground balls and four draw controls this weekend.
TAYLOR CUMMINGS: Cummings jumped five spots on the leaderboard on the strength of five goals, three assists, nine ground balls, six caused turnovers and 16 draw controls in Week 3.
KADY GLYNN: The former Loyola goalie made 23 saves in Week 3, exceeding her save number from the first six games combined.