Boys Volleyball Match Day: The @jserra.boysvolleyball team heads to the court for nonleague play on Wednesday, as the Lions battle the St. Margaret’s Tartans at St. Margaret’s Episcopal High School.

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KNIGHTS DEFEAT LIONS: The @jserralionslax Boys Lacrosse team suffered its` first defeat of the season on Tuesday, as the Lions were beaten by the Foothill Knights, 11-6, in a nonleague clash at JSerra Catholic High School.

The Lions are now 3-1 overall.

Senior Mason Stephens tallied the Lions` lone goal of the first period, as the Knights took a 3-1 lead.

Foothill extended the lead to 5-1, but JSerra responded with three straight goals in the final 3:16 of the first half.

Stephens scored twice and fellow senior Asher Stevenson also found the back of the net to trim the deficit to 5-4 at halftime.

The Knights scored the first two goals of the third period to recapture a three-goal cushion, but Stevenson’s second score of the game narrowed the Knights lead to 7-5.

But Foothill responded with four straight goals to close the third period and open the fourth quarter to seize control of the game

Stephens capped a big scoring performance with his fourth goal in the final period.

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LIONS SWEEP PAST COUGARS: Both the @jserra.swimmingdiving Boys and Girls teams enjoyed victorious showings in the pool on Tuesday, as both defeated Capistrano Valley in a head-to-head nonleague competition at Capistrano Valley in Mission Viejo.

The Lions claimed a 106-63 team triumph over the Cougars in the boys’ team battle.

Senior Connor Colman turned in victorious swims in the 50 Free (21.96) and the 100 Free (48.16).

Both efforts were CIF consideration times.

Freshman JJ Hendy touched the wall first in the 200 Free with a time of 1:55.56.

JSerra defeated Capistrano Valley 88-82 in the team battle on the girls’ side.

Senior Gabby Elbaz turned in a CIF consideration clocking of 5:29.14 to win the 500 Free, while also winning the 100 Breast in a time of 1:12.64.

Senior Maddie Weston claimed individual victories in both the 50 Free (26.39) and the 100 Free (56.39).

Lions Head Coach Kevin Clements was pleased with the overall efforts produced by both teams, while having an eye toward continued improvement starting with Thursday’s home-opening battle with Crean Lutheran.

“Everyone raced well, especially those that swam in new events, really showing our depth,” Clements said. “We are looking for faster times at home against Crean Lutheran on Thursday.”

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