On to the semis for high-scoring Stevenson
Stevenson's high-scoring water polo duo of Allison Travetto and Melissa Gartenberg were at it again Friday.
Travetto scored 5 goals, and Gartenberg added four, as the Patriots pounded New Trier 13-2 in a state quarterfinal at Stevenson on Friday.
Stevenson (30-4) advanced to today's 11:30 a.m. semifinal against St. Ignatius, which was a 15-4 winner over Lincoln-Way East. The winner plays either Fenwick or Naperville North for the state championship at 8 p.m. today.
For the season, Travetto has 143 goals, while Gartenberg has 109.
Annika Hotchkiss, Ashley Oliver, Alexa Kotlyar and Sara Ploch also scored for the Patriots, who led only 2-1 after one quarter but went into halftime up 8-1.
Stevenson goalie Becky Callen was credited with 7 saves.
Stevenson coaches and players celebrate a goal against New Trier during Friday's state water polo quarterfinal match in Lincolnshire.
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Stevenson goalie Becky Callen makes a save against New Trier during Friday's state water polo quarterfinal match in Lincolnshire.
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