With the surging Salmonbellies nipping at their heels, the Victoria Shamrocks made it official Friday at The Q Centre, routing Burnaby Lakers 14-4 to clinch top spot and home floor advantage for the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs.
The win pushed the ShamrocksB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™ record to 13-4, enough to prevent New West (11-6), who beat Victoria 9-7 at Queen's Park Arena last Thursday, from overtaking them with one game remaining for both teams.
Rhys Duch led the ShamrocksB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™ charge with four goals and four assists Friday, while Corey Small had a seven-point game.
Victoria plays its final regular season game this Friday (July 31, 7:45 p.m.) at home against Langley. The playoffs are slated to start next week.
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