Emma Kelleher scored seven goals, Makenzie Switzer was involved in 10 goals and Cassidy Orzel reached a career milestone in the middle of a well-rounded game Thursday when Wyoming Area handled visiting Pittston Area, 20-6, in a District 2 Class 2A girls lacrosse quarterfinal.

Wyoming Area, the tournament’s top seed, improved to 12-2. The Lady Warriors will host Tuesday’s semifinal against either Scranton Prep (11-3) or Abington Heights (8-6) and will also host Thursday’s final if they advance.

Kelleher’s big game included an assist and seven groundballs.

Switzer scored three goals and assisted on seven others.

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Orzel, who finished with three goals and four assists, reached the 100-goal mark for her career. The junior midfielder also won 10 of 12 draws and controlled a team-high eight groundballs.

Sydney Maguire had two goals and two assists while Catie McDonough and Carly Yuhas also scored twice. Megan Beppler had the other goal.

Wyoming Area led 18-1 at halftime.

Lily Savoy and Emily Rinaldi scored twice each for Pittston Area. Julia Emmett and Emily O’Brien each had one goal.

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Wyoming Area was scheduled to open the playoffs Saturday at Dallas where it was trying to earn a shot at top-seed and defending champion Crestwood in Tuesday’s District 2 Class 2A semifinals.

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Pittston Area went 15-5 and grabbed the top seed in the District 2 Class 5A playoffs.

Pending official announcement by the district, the Patriots appear to have earned a bye into Thursday’s semifinal against the Wallenpaupack-Wyoming Valley West winner.

Wyoming Area finished 11-8 overall and projects to the third seed in District 2 Class 4A for a home quarterfinal Tuesday against Scranton Prep (8-9).

The Class 4A tournament continues with semifinals Thursday.

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Pittston Area finished the regular season 16-3 and, although final district ratings and playoff pairings were not released as of presstime, the Lady Patriots appeared to have secured the second seed and a quarterfinal bye in the District 2 Class 5A playoffs.

Defending champion Pittston Area is likely to host the North Pocono-Coughlin winner in Friday’s semifinals to try to land a spot in the May 29 final.

Wyoming Area finished 10-9, making it the likely fifth seed in District 2 Class 4A, which would mean a game at Honesdale in Monday’s quarterfinals. The semifinals are scheduled for Thursday with the final set May 28.

Wyoming Area;s Makenzie Switzer, left, moves the ball past Pittston Area’s Jianna Eike in WVC girls lacrosse action Thursday Hughestown.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web1_Lacrosse2.CMYK_-1.jpg.optimal.jpgWyoming Area;s Makenzie Switzer, left, moves the ball past Pittston Area’s Jianna Eike in WVC girls lacrosse action Thursday Hughestown. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

By Tom Robinson

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