The Girls’ Lacrosse team began their season with an away game against Chadwick on Feb. 25. This initial contest ended with a 10-10 tie. 

The Lightning held a 3-3-1 season record as of The Bolt’s print deadline.

 With the team still trying to find its rhythm as the season begins, their main goals are learning how to play together and building strong connections on and off the field.

The game against Chadwick was a marker for the girls’ progress and determination, especially with the younger players stepping up. “The freshmen scored lots of goals,” Co-Captain Haley Li said. The team’s growth was put on display, and they performed brilliantly despite the pre-game nerves. 

“Everyone worked so hard and pushed through until the very end,” Girls’ Lacrosse Head Coach Kelsey Turchi said.

Ava Herin, a Sage Hill alumna and former Lightning lacrosse player, has witnessed firsthand how much the team has progressed, especially its increasing confidence and sense of spirit. 

“It is awesome to see new underclassmen joining the team, as well as the upperclassmen who I used to play with,” she said. 

She also highlighted the team’s welcoming atmosphere.

“It is wonderful to see how Sage Hill players are so eager to encourage their new teammates and grow together as a team, rather than individuals,” she said.

A major focus of the season is making smart decisions on the field and embracing teamwork. The team is a blend of experienced and new players, and the coaches have stressed the importance of learning from each other to improve. 

“We have a wonderful mix of girls on the team, all with different levels of lacrosse experience, so it is important for everyone to have opportunities to learn more about the sport from each other on and off the field,” Turchi said. 

Team bonding has also played a significant role in shaping the team. The captain emphasizes the importance of building relationships outside of practices and games. “One goal for the team is to bond with each other more,” Haley said.