HINGHAM — No. 8 Longmeadow played one of its best quarters of the season during the second quarter against No. 1 Notre Dame Academy on Friday in the Division II state quarterfinals.

The Lancers worked into the middle of the Cougars’ defense, cut off the ball and broke through Notre Dame Academy’s ride. Longmeadow outscored the Cougars four to five in the frame.

But to start the third quarter, the three-time reigning state champions came alive.

The Cougars scored seven of the game’s next eight goals, going on a run and defeating Longmeadow, 16-6. Sadie Lopez scored a game-high five goals for Notre Dame Academy. Taylor Watts chipped in three.

Molly Henshon scored a team-high two goals for the Lancers.

Notre Dame Academy led by two at halftime. A change in mindset pushed its lead to eigh

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