First Draw Lacrosse Challenge

Our annual First Draw Lacrosse Challenge scrimmage day was one for the books! After a week of 20 degree practices we were thrilled to have the sun shining and warm temperatures for our last preseason competition. We hosted six schoools on a day that saw action starting as early as 9:30 am and continuing non-stop until 6pm. Babson, Nazareth, Skidmore, Wesleyan, Williams and Wellesley were all in attendance. While it was clear teams were still working out a few kinks, the day was full of some great lacrosse.

The Freshmen Show:

Our returners have welcomed our new additions to the Trinity family with open arms. The eight first-years on the team bring enthusiasm and personality and did I mention, TALENT? While they have been using the preseason to adjust to college lacrosse, it was clear on Sunday that they could handle this new challenge and level of play. Comments from returners on the sideline ranged from, "these freshmen are showing us up" to "this is the freshmen show!" Christy , Caite and Ali O all showcased their moves on attack, sniping at least a goal apiece. Cam, Alisen and Rachel all worked hard in the midfield scoring on the offensive end and playing stellar D on the defensive side of field. Emma and Kayla came up big defensively, grabbing ground balls and limiting the looks of our opponents!

Reliable Returners:

While the Freshmen have certainly added some flair to our team, the returners have all come back focused and ready to improve on last years performance.

Caroline, Ellen and Mish are leading the defense this year. All three have been vocal in the early days of practicing, helping first years adjust to our different defenses. Sconch has stepped up her role on the defensive end of the field, taking on a more central role while helping returners adapt to new positions. Annie and Pecks are as fast and fiesty as ever in the midfield, ready to pester any opponent that comes their way. Carrie W. is taking on a more defensive mindset this year and is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the midfield!!

Remer and Disa picked up right where they left off last year. They are working hard in transtion, providing us with lots of beautiful midfield connections and fueling our fast break. Kristin has come on strong this season and is contributing to our midfield attack with some steady play off the draw and in settled attack.

Our veteran attackers have all stepped it up this year. CJ is not only helping to lead this newly forming squad but she is doing all of her usual moves with all of the usual sounds (grunts and all)! Jenn and Hannigan have honed their skills over the preseason and are as deadly as ever!! Spanz has come on very strong in the preseason, showing her skills in the 8M with lots of highlight reel worthy quick sticks!

We have one more week of practice until we take on Colby in our season opener!