Andrew Kasten scores game-winner as McDonogh lacrosse edges Loyola Blakefield, 7-6, in 2 OT in MIAA A quarterfinal

At the start of the lacrosse season, McDonogh coach Andy Hilgartner raved about the special intangibles senior captain Andrew Kasten brought to the team.

On Friday, against determined Loyola Blakefield in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference quarterfinals, the standout midfielder put them on display in the most urgent times, willing the season to continue.

After tying the game with six seconds left in the fourth quarter — the Eagles’ second goal in 17 seconds ...