The girls’ lacrosse team is in the process of setting goals and planning how to become as successful this season as they were last year. Despite skilled seniors graduating last year, Casey McGinnis, senior midfielder, feels as though the team still has an edge on their competitors.
“We have a strong attack and a lot of players who can put the ball in the back of the net, as well as a strong defense that will be difficult for other teams to get through,” McGinnis said. “I can’t wait to start winning games. We are going to be pretty good this year, so hopefully we’ll be able to knock off some good teams.”
While the team has a lot of strong points, they are going to put in a lot of hard work at practice in order to reach those goals, McGinnis said.
The team usually stays as focused as possible as they work towards their objectives, according to Abigail Coolidge, sophomore midfielder, but certain things can get on the teams’ nerves.
“It’s annoying if someone forgets basic equipment like their goggles, or when people know you’re doing something wrong and don’t make an effort to help,” Coolidge said. “It’s also bad when someone brings outside drama to the field, or if someone is ineligible because of grades and doesn’t try and fix it.”
In comparison to last year, Coolidge feels the team will be able to step up their game and continue to play at a high level, as well as become closer friends.
“When you spend that much time with a team, you all become a big family and really work together to win and help each other,” Coolidge said. “Last season, we had great captains who helped us a lot, and this year we have great leading seniors who will do the same.”