When you have a historically prolific scorer and a once-in-a-generational talent, how exactly do you go about building a winning team around her? That is the dilemma for Michelle Roach, coach of the Peabody Veterans (Mass.) High School girls lacrosse program. Last spring, in her junior season, … [Read more...]
In the Cards? Kiara Tangney is hoping to spark Wesleyan glory
When you look at the numbers that Kiara Tangney puts up, it’s clear that she is a multifaceted contributor to the Wesleyan lacrosse team. Last spring, the star midfielder tallied 30 points on 21 goals and nine assists. She also added 30 caused turnovers, 38 groundballs and 48 draw controls. And, … [Read more...]
RHODE ISLAND: How Chariho closed out an improbable title
Against all reasonable odds, Chariho (R.I.) High School submitted a season for the books, culminating with a 15-9 win over previously undefeated North Kingstown to win the Rhode Island Division 2 title. “The beginning of this season was very shaky,” Chariho coach Brittney Godbout said. “We initially … [Read more...]
MAINE: Falmouth ends Cape’s reign, Yarmouth wins in OT
In the Maine Class A state championship game, Falmouth came out scoring at a furious pace and maintained control of the contest to the end to earn a convincing 18-5 victory over three-time defending champion Cape Elizabeth last month. Similar to its season. “We were certainly building some momentum … [Read more...]
Stag party: Elizabeth Talluto and Fairfield are ‘in the conversation’
Laura Field, the head coach at Fairfield, wants her program “in the conversation” when it comes to being recognized as an elite team at the national level. After five straight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference titles, the next step is to advance deeper into the NCAA tournament. Last season, … [Read more...]
AMERICA EAST: In fluid league, which teams are contenders?
With new seasons upon us, we are previewing every Division 1 men’s and women’s team in New England, by conference. This post focuses on the region’s women’s teams in America East, where UAlbany became the third different tournament champion in the last three years last spring. Vermont has been the … [Read more...]
