No recruited college freshman arrives on campus without the belief that she can make an impact with her new team. But some arrive with a little more sizzle than others. Some of the best players from the region’s Class of ‘23 have joined national powers outside the area, most notably Chloe Humphrey … [Read more...]
Recruiting: How Jordan DiPietro of Falmouth (Mass.) got Mercer
The path from New England to Division 1 lacrosse at Mercer University is not a well-worn one. For a player starting on Cape Cod, it's even less common. But Jordan DiPietro is not a common player. The 5-foot-10 junior became the latest Cape standout to make her college commitment. After two more … [Read more...]
Recruiting: How Sydney Trout of Pentucket (Mass.) landed Duke
The first time Amelia McHugh saw Sydney Trout on a lacrosse field, three years ago, one thing stood out. Her speed. It’s not the only asset Trout can boast in the sport, but it’s an important one. It caught the eyes of coaches at Duke, where the Pentucket Regional (Mass.) High School junior recently … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Why torn ACL can’t keep Teagan Morrissey down
It was the second practice of the spring at Concord-Carlisle (Mass.) High School. The Patriots were coming off a season that had taken them all the way to the MIAA Division 1 quarterfinals. Of the many reasons for optimism, one was sophomore attack Teagan Morrissey, who was primed for a big role. It … [Read more...]
Recruiting: What pointed Reiley Pascale, Thais Jackson to Army
Why injury couldn’t keep Grace Maroney of Hingham (Mass.) down
Sometimes, bad things come in threes. Grace Maroney of Hingham (Mass.) High School was coming off a breakout game against Quincy last April, where she’d scored seven goals. The third game of the season was against Norwell. On the third draw of that game, Maroney leapt and landed awkwardly, the … [Read more...]