SLP’s Lily Fisher looks to take a shot during a game against Salmon River at North Country Community College in Saranac Lake on May 2. (News photo — Parker O’Brien)

SARANAC LAKE — After recording a win a couple of days ago, the Saranac Lake Placid varsity lacrosse team struggled to get things going in their home opener on May 2. The team fell 23-8 to the Salmon River Shamrocks.

The Shamrocks, who currently sit at the top of the Section X standings, netted 11 straight goals to open the match and never looked back. The loss moved SLP’s record to 1-3 on the season.

Senior Alex LaDue had a solid performance for SLP on Monday, scoring four goals. SLP’s Lily Fisher, a sophomore, found the back of the net twice, while fellow sophomores Sabine Deckenberger and Kaitlyn Yando each scored one goal and Phoebe Peer picked up an assist.

While trailing big in the first half, Yando gave life to SLP when she picked up a loose ball in front of the net and rifled it past the Salmon River netminder to open the scoring for her team.

The Shamrocks answered back, stretching the lead back to 11, but Fisher fought through two Salmon River defenders to make the score 12-2.

After SLP gave up back-to-back goals, SLP’s LaDue buried her team’s third goal of the game right before intermission. The team then netted three straight goals to open up the second half. Deckenberger, LaDue and Fisher each scored to bring SLP within eight goals of Salmon River.

The Shamrocks quickly regained momentum and scored nine goals to close out the game. SLP wasn’t held scoreless, however, as LaDue scored twice during that stretch.

Salmon River was led by Wynter Jock and Ariyah LaFrance. Jock scored seven goals and LaFrance had five goals and three assists. Joryan Adams picked up two goals and seven assists as the Shamrocks moved to 6-0 on the season.

SLP was scheduled to take on Heuvelton Central on the road Tuesday before playing at home on Thursday against Massena Central starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Heuvelton 10, SLP 8

The Saranac Lake Placid lacrosse team suffered a tough 10-8 loss to Heuvelton on May 3.

Having just played on May 3, the girls came into the game tired and struggled to stay together.

LaDue led SLP with a hat trick. Deckenberger, Peer, Addison Dann, Sydney Dann and Sydney Lawrence scored a goal each. Addison Dann also had two assists in the game.

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SLP 14, Plattsburgh 5

After a rough start to the season, the Saranac Lake Placid girls lacrosse team came ready to play against the Plattsburgh Hornets on the road April 30. The team defeated the Hornets 14-5 to record their first win of the year.

SLP was led by their seniors LaDue and Sydney Dann. LaDue scored six goals and had one assist, while Dann had four goals and three assists. Peer scored three goals for SLP, while Addison Dann chipped in one goal. Yando had a stand-out game, recording an assist.

SLP played well defensively, and on the offensive side, the team was able to make good plays once they were able to settle down.

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Canton 16, SLP 2

The Saranac Lake Placid varsity girls lacrosse team suffered a tough 16-2 loss to the Canton Golden Bears on April 28.

The Golden Bears were strong on defense making it hard for SLP to penetrate. At times, SLP struggled to pick the ball up off the ground and with passing which helped Canton score on multiple occasions.

SLP picked up their efforts on defense in the second half. LaDue and Peer scored SLP’s only two goals.