In a tightly contested match, the Southern Lehigh girls lacrosse team edged out Emmaus with an 8-7 victory. Coach Eric Tesche emphasized the importance of grit over skill, praising his team's effort throughout the game. Senior goalie Corinne Houck was instrumental, making critical saves, including one against Emmaus senior Taylor Younker that helped maintain the Spartans' lead. Lauren Miller stood out offensively, scoring four goals, including a crucial one early in the fourth quarter. Despite Emmaus's strong performance, particularly in the first half where they took a brief lead, the Spartans' defense held firm. Southern Lehigh, now 9-3, will face top-ranked Pleasant Valley in their next match. Emmaus, who entered the game on a five-game win streak, aims to regroup as they prepare for upcoming matches against Saucon Valley and Parkland.