Lacrosse Season 2: Movers of Week 3
Here are the biggest movers of Week 3.
GOALKEEPER ON THE RISE
Caylee Waters led all players in points during Week 3. She picked up 575 points, including 205 stat points. The goalkeeper for Team Johansen helped the team go undefeated, earning MVP 2 twice and MVP 3 once.
She posted two of her best performances of the season on Friday, posting 11 saves, and moved 18 spots into the No. 5 position.
Caylee coming in clutch 😤@seawaters7 denies the 2-pointer to keep the game tied at 2‼️#AULax | 📺 : ESPNU pic.twitter.com/XW1u9JHca9
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 6, 2022
LOCKING DOWN THE DEFENSE
Courtney Taylor was named MVP 1 twice during Week 3 and for good reason. The rookie defender caused nine turnovers for Team Johansen, and picked up a season-high 186 points in Saturday’s matchup.
She rose 11 spots on the leaderboard into the No. 8 spot with 1,033 points.
COURTNEY TAYLOR ON LOCKDOWN🔐
Taylor takes this one away to secure Team Johansen's win💜#AULax | 📺 : ESPNU pic.twitter.com/bQai2hSqAu
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 6, 2022
MOVIN’ ON UP
Cortney Fortunato jumped 19 spots on the leaderboard during Week 3, making her the biggest mover of the week. She posted two goals and two assists on Sunday afternoon for Team Johansen.
Fortunato collected 359 points overall and has 644 points this season.
Team Johansen beat the unbeatable Team Apuzzo early Saturday morning 👀
Hear from attacker Cortney Fortunato on how it felt to secure such a big victory ⬇️#AULax x @officiallaxgirl pic.twitter.com/z8NuSgrG9O
— Athletes Unlimited (@AUProSports) August 7, 2022
RACE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
We’re keeping our eyes locked on Taylor Moreno and Sam Apuzzo during Week 4. They’re separated by just six points entering Week 4. They’ll face off in the final game of the season on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Until then, don’t miss Week 4 action, which starts Thursday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU.