Lucy Guilbert-Neal '25
The Girls Lacrosse team’s season started about two months ago at the beginning of February, a few weeks before Spring Break. They have had several games since then. There has been growing interest in Girls Lacrosse in the past few years, so much so that this year, the Girl's Lacrosse program has enough players for both a full varsity team and a JV team which consists of a core team and two flex teams. The core team travels and plays in the games with a rotating roster of A and B flex teams, alternating every game.
Addie Bracher, a two-year member of the girl's junior varsity lacrosse team, describes the environment of the team as “...lighthearted and supportive. Everyone is just having fun and trying to get better at lacrosse. There’s lots of laughing and lots of encouragement. For me, practice is a safe space where I can unwind from the stressful school day. I think that this is remarkable because sometimes sports are just added stress and pressure.”
The Varsity team has 11 returning players and seven new members of the team, five of which are freshmen. One of the new freshmen on the team this year, Lorelei Roof ‘26, describes her favorite part of being on the team, noting, “I love the competitiveness that varsity has to offer. We all keep pushing and challenging each other to become better. We also celebrate the small victories through the shoutouts that take place after every practice and game. This demonstrates the support that we have within the team which I also love.”
On Saturday, April 1, the Varsity team was set to play Oak Park, a game the team had been anticipating as one of the most challenging games of the season. The team had worked on doubling the driver with the ball, singling the cutter, and were prepared with an adjacent double and even a backer if necessary. The teams had warmed up and were ready to play, they just needed one more thing…refs. The irony that the referees were a no-show on April 1st is pretty hilarious, but it was definitely disappointing for the team. They ended up scrimmaging for about 10 minutes until Oak Park’s coach called the game, not wanting to risk any danger playing a game with no referees.
Players are excited to develop their skills and continue building relationships amongst players on the team both on and off the field. Both teams have many upcoming home games, so be sure to stop by to show your support! It is clear that the loving and supportive environment of girl's lacrosse is one that all are welcome and encouraged to join. So, if you are still in search of a new team sport next spring, Girl’s Lacrosse is always an option, and the team is excited to welcome you.
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