A Message from Lowell Girls Lacrosse Program President, Kaitie Shanley
Lowell Girls Lacrosse (LGL) is a non-profit organization founded in 2002 with a mission to grow the sport of lacrosse in the Lowell community.
Serving approximately 100 student-athletes, LGL competes in the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) league, joining over 150 other towns and cities. The program fields six teams from Kindergarten through 8th grade, offering young athletes a chance to develop their skills in a positive and supportive environment. Players in grades 1-8 participate in an eight-game regular season, which concludes with the MYL end-of-season Jamboree at Fort Devens, featuring three additional games.
As one of the largest all-girls youth programs in the city, LGL is proud of its continued growth and the progress of our athletes both on and off the field. It is inspiring to see our players develop confidence, skills, and teamwork throughout the season.
This year, we are excited to host our Sunday home games at Carvalho Field and introduce our newest initiative, LGL Littles—a Kindergarten program designed to introduce our youngest players to the fundamentals of lacrosse in a fun and engaging way.
We are deeply grateful to our dedicated board members, coaches, and volunteers whose hard work and passion drive the success of our program. A special thank you to our parents and local businesses for their ongoing support, contributions, and encouragement—it truly makes a difference.
As the season unfolds, we look forward to celebrating our athletes’ achievements and the continued growth of Lowell Girls Lacrosse!
2025 Lowell Girls Lacrosse Littles
LGL Littles
New Players: Emme Breen, Julia Brown, Emily Cespedes, Kelsea Duchesne, Jaylin Falcon, Raquel Fernandes, Catherine Giliberti, Riley Gudewich, Leah Hunt, Rowan Keefe, Madelyn Kilbride, Rylee Lenzi, Casey McCabe, Payton O’Hearn, Sydney Smith, Emma Tessier, Abigail Whittemore.
Coaches Mike Gudewich (2nd season), Patrick McCabe (1st), Susan Hunt (1st): Our Kindergarten program, LGL Littles, is an in-house clinic that does not involve official games against other teams but will look to scrimmage against other towns later in the season. Launched for the first time in 2025, the goal of this program is to introduce basic lacrosse skills while fostering a love for the sport.
2025 Lowell Girls Lacrosse Grades 1/2
Grade 1/2
Returning Players: Etta Brunini, Lyla Curran-Benson, Vivian Gilmore, Avery Gudewich, Reese Hegarty, Michaela Marshall, Eva Mojica, Charlotte Patterson, Harper Ronan, Kerryn Welch, Kinsley Witts
New Players: Sophia Bedard, Riley Brady, Hazel Falcon, Evelyn McManus, Ruari Pollard, Maggie Regan, Audrey Whittemore
Coaches Mike Gudewich (2nd season), Eric Mojica (2nd), Heather Brunini (2nd), Chris Benson (2nd), Tim Patterson (1st): The grade 1/2 team is excited for another season of learning and fun! Our focus is on teaching fundamental skills like throwing, catching, ground balls, cradling, and shooting in a safe, supportive environment. Our goal is to help players build confidence, develop teamwork, and foster a love for the game. Through engaging drills and friendly competition, we aim to create a positive experience where every player improves, makes new friends, and enjoys being part of a team. We can’t wait to see our young athletes grow this season and look forward to an exciting year ahead!
2025 Lowell Girls Lacrosse Grades 3/4
Grade 3/4 Red
Returning Players: Ellie Branco, Addison Dolan, Avery Hungler, Audrey Hunt, Eleanor Jaracz, Keira Pollard, Vivian Rosenberry, Vivian Shanley, Gisele Smith, Brooke Sorbi
New Players: Emmagrace Glavine, Kenzie Keo, Emily Kilbride, Alice Regan
Coaches Kaitie Shanley (4th season), Meghan Dolan (4th): 3/4 Red is looking forward to a great season! We are focused on continuing to build skills in lacrosse fundamentals with drills focused on quick and connecting passes, consistent cradling, and fast ground ball retrieval. Teamwork and support of new players are key goals, so that all athletes cultivate their love for the game. We look forward to a competitive season filled with fun and growth!
Grade 3/4 White
Returning Players: Lily Brady, Maggie Branco, Vivian Brown, Isabella Cardaci, Kendra Dexter, Addison Feeney, Madison O’Hearn, Emma Smulligan, Breton Tanguay
New Players: Delaney Donovan, Brooklyn Esteves, Penelope Hubert, Grace Ninteau, Bridget Quirbach, Maya Underwood
Coaches Jill Feeney (1st season), Jimmy Cardaci (2nd): We are very excited about this lacrosse season! Our team has a wide range of athletes, from enthusiast first-timers to more experienced off-season players. We are looking forward to cultivating their growth into becoming not only skilled lacrosse players but also amazing teammates. Every player on this team brings something unique to our team and when we put it all together it will lead to one special unit.
2025 Lowell Girls Lacrosse Grades 5/6
Grade 5/6
Returning Players: Isabella Bedard, Talia Cardia, Nora Finn, Rosalinda Goguen, Nora Graham, Lilah Hall, Samantha Heslin, Nora Kelly, Maeve Marshall, Erin McGovern, Maeve McKiernan, Mairin Monaghan, Niamh Murphy, Nylah Nwaise, Keira Peters, Cate Richardson, Maggie Richardson, Abby Smulligan, Spencer Sullivan, Renee Wagner, Margaret Wilson
Coaches Bethany Sykes Peters (6th season), Steve McGovern (7th), Christin Monaghan (5th), Jerry Murphy (5th): The U12 team and coaches are excited for another season! This season we will continue to work on our fundamental skills, and practice passing sequences where clear communication is essential to effectively move the ball down the field. The team is already showing great teamwork and unity, and we hope to continue to build cohesiveness through fun practices! We are excited for our season opener this weekend!
Grade 7/8
Returning Players: Peyton Kum, Reese McKiernan, Skylar Nwaise, Amalie Oworu, Angelina Poirier, Sadie Ronan, Lily Wilkey, Alexa Wisdom
New Players: Lilly Bordeleau, Victoria Espinosa, Jolene Heslin, Sophia Pinheiro, Isabella Sorbi
Coaches Sophia Marsden (1st season), Bella Marsden (1st), Jackie Peirce (1st), Sarah Abraham (1st): Our 7/8 team is excited for an awesome season. Our main goal this season is to prepare our players for high school lacrosse by focusing on speed, shooting, and movement down the field while controlling the game. Our girls are quick learners and have amazing skills, and we are super excited for a fun season!
