The Burnaby Lakers advanced to the semifinals in the West Coast Junior Lacrosse playoffs for the first time in the team's seven-year history.
The junior B Lakers swept its first-round series with the Port Coquitlam Saints following a 14-6 win in PoCo last week. Burnaby opened the best-of-three series at home with a 13-5 victory over the Saints.
Kevan Galte led the way with a six-point night, including a pair of goals.
Newcomer Matt Shields tallied three times in a fivepoint outing, and Colin Galte also registered a hat trick.
Aaron Roberts chipped in with two goals and three assists, while Franco Coporale added a pair of markers and as many helpers. Scott Petursson also had five points, including a goal.
Langley newcomer Linden Beskau collected his first goal as a Laker. Ryan Lasaleta scored the final goal of the game with 26 seconds left.
The Lakers open their semifinal series against the Delta Islander at Burnaby Lake Arena tonight (Wednesday).
Game 2 is scheduled for the Ladner Lesiure Centre on Friday.
Game time for both games is 8 p.m.
tberridge@burnabynow.
