Westlake village, CA — JSerra further solidified their reputation as the kings of the 1 goal victory itching their 4th 1 goal win of the year; beating Loyola 11-10. This was a hard fought battle between two equally matches teams, but the Lions pulled it out in the 4th to reach the semis of the Elite 12 tournament. This game was tight from wire to wire. JS trailed 3-4 at the end of the 1st with goals by Johan, Waylon and Mason. Things remained close in the 2nd with the game tied up 6-6 at the half. Will got 2 and Alex M got on the board in the quarter. The third quarter wasn’t kind to the Lions as Loyola broke the deadlock to jump out to a 10-8 lead going into the final frame. Will and Johan were the lone goal scorers in the 3rd. Our boys showed their mettle in the 4th quarter holding the Cubs scoreless and while finding the back of the net 3 times to do just enough to punch their ticket to the Final Four. Alex M scored the critical first goal of the quarter with an insane backhand from set. Waylon got one through to tie it at 19 and Will got the game winner. The Lions defense stepped up big time all game long, especially in the 4th. Amazing job shutting them out in the final period. Onto the semis vs. Sacred Heart!!