Langley falls short in Maple Ridge

Despite a strong first period, the Langley Junior Tier 1 Thunder lacrosse team could not string together a second consecutive victory.

The team was playing at the Cam Neely Arena in Maple Ridge against the host Ridge Meadows Burrards in BC Junior Tier 1 Lacrosse League play on Wednesday (July 14) night.

The Tier 1 squad was looking for a second straight victory and sees their record fall to 1-3.

Langley team had a great first period as they jumped out to a 4-2 lead in Maple Ridge but the Burrards knotted the score at six with a period to play and then scored twice to the Thunder’s one goal in the final frame.

Andrew Joseph scored twice for the Thunder with Braiden Struss, Curtis Goode, Kai Maenpaa, Tristan Kirkham and Bailey Vanichuk each scoring once. Josh Bramley finished with four assists.

Langley is back in action on July 16 as they visit the Burnaby Lakers at Bill Copeland Arena. Game time is 7:30 p.m

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