Entering overtime against Bullis, Gonzaga’s game plan was simple: Move quickly in transition and let a shot fly.
A little more than two minutes into the extra period, the Eagles ran a quick fast break up the field. Senior midfielder Jack Cadin, moving behind the goal, delivered a pass to a mostly open Jack Leland.
Leland took aim and fired a shot that banged into the back of the cage. Then the senior midfielder took off his helmet and dashed toward his exuberant teammates and an ecstatic student section that made the trip to Potomac on Friday night.
“These kids balled out today,” Leland said after the 12-11 victory. “A team win, truly. It’s amazing.”
The Eagles (5-4, preseason No. 7) used a 7-0 run in the third quarter to take what appeared to be a comfortable lead, especially with their defense limiting the Bulldogs’ shot opportunities. But two quick goals to end the period kept Bullis (7-2, preseason No. 4) in the mix.
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