PHOTOS: Rosary takes control in second half and defeats Segerstrom in CIF playoff opener

Segerstrom’s Deni Rodriguez heads toward the goal but is stopped by Rosary’s Mary Larson. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). 

Rosary Academy’s lacrosse team opened the CIF Division 3 girls playoffs Tuesday with a 13-6 victory over Segerstrom to advance into the second round on Thursday.

Segerstrom, the Empire League champion, kept close in the first half in the match at Segerstrom but Rosary, an at-large team from the Trinity League, took control in the second to half to capture the victory in its first playoff match in school history. Rosary held a 6-4 lead at halftime.

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Rosary's Kimiko Watanabe tries to make a pass as Segerstrom's Eloisa Vargas defends.

Rosary's Mary Larson and Litzy Lopez of Segerstrom face off.

Rosary's Sophia Hagerman goes for a loose ball.

Segerstrom's Eloisa Vargas defends against Amanda Angle of Rosary.

Ava Gonzalez scores a goal for Rosary.

Segerstrom's Hannah Barreto (left)and Kaitlyn Meneses of Rosary battle after a faceoff.

Segerstrom goalie Alexandra Aguirre guards the net.

Rosary's Mary Larson heads downfield Tuesday.

Rosary's Amanda Angle (No. 5) and teammates triple team Segerstrom's Alexandra Aguirre.

Rosary's Mary Larson celebrates the win with one of her teammates.

Rosary players and coaches after Tuesday's playoff win.