ROCHESTER — The Albert Lea girls’ hockey team fell 5-2 at Rochester John Marshall.

The Tigers took an early 1-0 lead near the end of the first period, but John Marshall came back to take a 2-1 lead in the second, Albert Lea girls’ hockey coach Paul Willett said.

Albert Lea struck late again in the second period with a power play goal by Anna Anderson.

The Tigers trailed by only one goal at the start of the third period.

However, the Rockets outscored Albert Lea 2-0 in the final period to earn the win.

Sydney Overgaard stepped up for the Tigers by assisting on both scoring plays.

“Sydney played a great game,” Willett said. “She was just fantastic out there, battling through injuries.”

The Tigers fell to 9-10 on the season, while the Rockets won its sixth straight match and improved to 15-5.

“The kids played well,” Willett said. “It was a great effort against a very good hockey team.”