Photo courtesy of Maryellen Johnson Perfection has been exuded by the Mercer Island Islanders varsity boys lacrosse team in early season action. The Islanders have earned victories against the Eastside Catholic Crusaders, Bothell Cougars and Mount Si Wildcats in its first three contests. Mercer Island has outscored its opponents 51-19 in the process. Ben Dunbar and Glen Mahony each scored three goals apiece against Mount Si on March 17. The Mercer Island Islanders boys lacrosse varsity, jayvee and freshman/sophomore teams are pictured in the above photo.

Mercer Island boys lacrosse team is undefeated in early season action

Islanders are dominating its opponents

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9:06pm
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Perfection has been exuded by the Mercer Island Islanders varsity boys lacrosse team in early season action.

The Islanders have earned victories against the Eastside Catholic Crusaders, Bothell Cougars and Mount Si Wildcats in its first three contests. Mercer Island has outscored its opponents 51-19 in the process. Ben Dunbar and Glen Mahony each scored three goals apiece against Mount Si on March 17. The Mercer Island Islanders boys lacrosse varsity, jayvee and freshman/sophomore teams are pictured in the above photo.

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