Frannie Krupp (36) and Mullen upset No. 1 Colorado Academy. (Deb Ryan)
DENVER — Trailing midway through the first half, Mullen girls lacrosse used a 5-0 run to grab a 7-4 halftime lead. It was the spark that ignited the upset, as the No. 6 Mustangs went on to hold off No. 1 Colorado Academy 9-8 on Thursday.
Ali Vanek had four goals, and Kami Cisneros had a monster game in goal with nine saves.
Cali Edgar added two goals, two assists and two ground balls, while Sarah Merrifield had two goals and four ground balls. Zoe Ryan the Mustangs’ other goal.
Mullen is now 4-2, though both losses came in California two weeks ago. It is 4-0 against in-state competition.
The schedule doesn’t get much easier — Mullen plays at No. 4 Centaurus next Monday. The Warriors are 4-2, but 4-1 against in-state foes with the lone loss coming 10-9 to then-No. 3 Cherry Creek on March 18.
Colorado Academy, meanwhile, is now 5-3 this season. The Mustangs, though, are 5-1 in the state, meaning the loss on Thursday was their first.
CA owns two wins over teams that are currently ranked in CHSAANow.com’s girls lacrosse poll. It plays at No. 3 Denver East next Friday.
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- Ali Vanek (15) of Mullen. (Deb Ryan)
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- Cali Edgar (7) of Mullen. (Deb Ryan)
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- Frannie Krupp (36) of Mullen. (Deb Ryan)
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- Kami Cisneros of Mullen. (Deb Ryan)
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- Susanna Konkel (20) of Mullen. (Deb Ryan)
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- Zoe Ryan (30) of Mullen. (Deb Ryan)