The Garden City girls lacrosse team suffered its first loss since 2009, falling to Maryland powerhouse McDonogh, 20-9.

Credit: Patrick Smith

Samantha Burgess #9 of McDonogh eludes Linda Attanasio #8 of Garden City and Elizabeth Stutzmann #10 of Garden City as time ticks off the clock at the end of the first half. (April 21, 2012)

Credit: Patrick Smith

Catherine McTiernan #20 of Garden City runs past Anne Smith #7 of McDonogh in the second half in the MD-NY Challenge. (April 21, 2012)

Credit: Patrick Smith

Catherine Dickinson #13 of Garden City tries to put a shot on goal as Hannah Rees #16 of McDonogh tries to make the check in the first half. (April 21, 2012)

Credit: Patrick Smith

Alexandra Bruno #1 of Garden City is tripped up by McDonogh defenders in the first half. (April 21, 2012)

Credit: Patrick Smith

Catherine McTiernan #20 of Garden City reacts after missing a shot against McDonogh in the second half. (April 21, 2012)

Credit: Patrick Smith

Krista Dampman #28 of Garden City and Lily Schmitt #25 of Garden City try to hold back their emotions after losing to McDonogh in the MD-NY Challenge at St. Paul's School for Girls in Lutherville-Timonium, Md. (April 21, 2012)

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