POULSBO — Freshman Merrit McMahon’s hat trick led Bainbridge to its second boys high school lacrosse win in two games with an 11-9 defeat of North Kitsap March 15 at Strawberry Field.

The attackman’s three goals and an assist along with 13 ground balls helped Bainbridge to its best start since 2011 when the Spartans posted an 11-0 start on the way to finishing as runner-up in the Division I state tournament.

Kellson Arthurs had five goals to lead North Kitsap.

Bainbridge (2-0-0) next faces Lakeside (0-0-0) March 18 in a 7 p.m. start at Bainbridge High School.

North Kitsap hosts Vashon at 6 p.m. March 22 at Strawberry Field.

Game Summary
Bainbridge 11
North Kitsap 9

Scoring
Bainbridge: Merrit McMahon, 3 goals, 1 assist, 13 ground balls; Nicky Burns, 2 goals, 2 ground balls; Cole Emerson, 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 ground balls; Max McLeod, 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 ground balls; Foster Mercurio, 1 goal; Nate Constan, 1 goal, 1 ground ball; Randy Shrout, 1 goal, 4 assists, 4 ground balls; Charlie Shrout, 8 saves.

North Kitsap: Kellson Arthurs, 5 goals, 13 ground balls; Matt Dotterweich, 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 ground balls; Joel Ingram, 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Derek Jacobson, 1 goal, 4 ground balls; Daxton Solis, 1 goal, 12 ground balls; Riley Solis, 1 goal, 1 ground balls; Ian Poffenroth, 6 saves.