Lowell Girls Lacrosse Grade 1/2 and 3/4 Red Teams
by Eric Mojica
The Lowell Girls Lacrosse program was on the road for their week 2 games on Sunday (4/6). The teams played Woburn and Reading Classic teams, resulting in 2 wins, 2 losses, and a tie!
Grade 1/2:
Lowell 1/2 came ready to play in the rain on Sunday!
The girls put on an outstanding performance, battling through the wet weather to take down a tough Woburn team with a 7–3 win. The team showed great offensive improvement from their first game, with goals scored by Eva Mojica (4), Avery Gudewich (2), and Michaela Marshall (1).
But what really stood out was the total team effort. Every player showed grit by fighting for ground balls, moving to get open, and making smart plays all over the field.
We had some especially selfless play from Kinsley Witts and Etta Brunini, each with 2 assists, while Sophia Bedard, Evelyn McManus, Vivian Gilmore, and Riley Brady had strong two-way games, stepping up both offensively and defensively with smart passing and tough defense. Lyla Curran-Benson held things down in net, coming up with some clutch saves under pressure.
Lowell Girls Lacrosse Grade 3/4 White Team
We’re looking forward to another great week of practice as we gear up for next weekend’s game against Burlington!
Next Game: Sunday (4/13) at Burlington (9:00AM)
Grade 3/4 White:
The 3/4 White team won 20-2 against Reading. The name of our game on Sunday was team defense, with everyone playing intense, cohesive and committed lockdown defense and that lead to our offensive opportunities. Goalie Lily Brady stood tall in net with six incredible saves.
Midfielders Addison Feeney (4 goals/ 5 assists), Maggie Branco (2 goals), Breton Tanguay (2 goals), Brooklyn Esteves (3 goals), and Vivian Brown (2 goals/ 1 assist) played focused, aggressively and pushed the pace of the game.
Lowell Girls Lacrosse Grade 3/4 White Team pushing the ball
On attack Bella Cardaci (3 goals/ 1 assist), Kendra Dexter (1 goal/ 1 assist), Grace Ninteau and Delaney Donavan did an excellent job finding open space, making the right play, and protecting the ball.
Defensively Madi O’Hearn (1 goal), Maya Underwood (1 goal/ 1 assist), and Bridget Quirbach played really smart and controlled defense, crashing the net and hustling to every ground ball.
Next Game: Sunday (4/13) at North Middlesex (9:15AM)
Grade 3/4 Red:
In a hard-fought match against Woburn, the 3/4 Red Team delivered great performances, showcasing their skills and determination.
Keira Pollard makes the save for the 3/4 Red Team
Vivian Shanley was a standout player, leading the team with 3 goals. Her versatility shone through playing a crucial role in defense, dominating face-offs, and ensuring her team-maintained possession and control throughout the game.
Ellie Jaracz was a defensive powerhouse, stopping numerous goal attempts and demonstrating her resilience. In addition to her defensive feats, Ellie also contributed offensively by scoring 3 goals, proving her ability to impact the game on both ends of the field.
Avery Hungler and Ellie Branco were relentless in their attacking efforts, each scoring 2 goals adding points to the scoreboard.
Addy Dolan also made her mark by scoring 1 goal, showcasing her skill in finding the back of the net and contributing to the team’s performance.
Kenzie Keo provided solid defense and remained competitive while Keira Pollard, as the goalkeeper, stopped many goal attempts.
Despite their efforts, the team faced a tough opponent in Woburn and ultimately lost, 13-11. These athletes will demonstrate their teamwork against Burlington on Sunday.
Next Game: Sunday (4/13) at Burlington (10:15AM)
Lowell Girls Lacrosse Grade 5/6 Team gathers in a circle
Grade 5/6:
The 5/6 team had an action-packed game that ended in an 8/8 tie vs a strong Woburn team.
Our goalie opened up with a strong season start and…double digit saves!
Scorers for Lowell were Nylah Nwaise, Cate Richardson, Maeve McKiernan each with 2 goals and with a strong performance all over the field, Maggie Wilson scored as a strong middie and also stepped up on defense. Rounding out our scorers was Maggie Richardson who continues to make huge improvements every week.
Other key contributors were Erin McGovern and Nora Graham. This duo caused turnovers, used open space, and ran the ball up the field. Nora Kelly got open for multiple mid field passes, and Niamh Murphy shined with 2 key interceptions.
The girls are excited to head to Burlington next Sunday!
Next Game: Sunday (4/13) at Burlington (12:45PM)
Action featuring Brooklyn Esteves and Vivian Brown from the 3/4 White Team
Grade 7/8:
Lowell 7/8 played a great game against Woburn on Sunday afternoon. They kept great attitudes in the rainy weather and worked hard to run a fast-paced game.
Isabella Sorbi did an incredible job running the ball up the field on multiple fast turnovers. Lily Wilkey and Alexa Wisdom were standouts on attack, winning ground balls and assisting on shots. Lilly Bordeleau, Skylar Nwaise, and Reese McKiernan were great in the midfield. Vicky Espinosa was in net with fantastic blocks.
Next Game: Sunday (4/13) at Burlington (2:00PM)
