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GIRLS LACROSSE RECAP
VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE
18-4 was not only the winning score of the state championship game but also our season record. This year’s team had the goal
of defending their state championship from the previous two years. This group of seniors has won the state championship every year in high school. The only year they missed was the 2020 Covid year. This team faced the hardest strength of schedule that we have ever had with losses to only one North Carolina team and three out of state teams. We also had a signature win against the NCHSAA Champion - Cardinal Gibbons. When they talk about a team being ALL IN, Coach Williams would say that this defined this group of athletes. They were together from the beginning and that closeness culminated in that State Championship game. The Varsity Hawks had 13 players who scored more than 10 goals this season with 7 players scoring more than 20. We had a 77% shot percentage with 340 goals this season. We could not only score, we could also defend. We had the highest caused-turnover stat that we have ever had. Our draw team was highly successful with a 68% draw control percentage. Our goalies had a 62% save percentage. These numbers are spectacular but what made this season special was how these players treated each other. There was love, respect, laughter, and kindness on the field. They worked hard for each other. It was always about the team. We will miss our seniors, but they have laid a foundation of success that will continue throughout this program for years to come.
JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS LACROSSE
The JV girls’ lacrosse team had an exciting and competitive season. The girls battled hard throughout their 14 games and left it all out on the field with a final record of 8-6. The team was determined and committed throughout the season to work on their skills, learn from their mistakes, and dominate on the field. We were challenged in our conference but came out with a 3-2 record. On our last home game, we were able to honor our 11th graders with a “Junior Night” and beat the Bucs 10-5! It was a great way to wrap up the season and we look forward to improving our skills on the field next season!
8TH GRADE GIRLS LACROSSE
This middle school 8th grade team is a special group. With many returning players and a handful of new, they were able to come together and pull out some memorable wins like beating our rival, Country Day! This group of girls really worked hard on and off the field and always brought positive attitudes to practice. Many girls really fell in love with the sport and had a great time. They all showed up every day wanting to learn and be better. Overall, the coaches were very proud to see this group grow and evolve into experienced lacrosse players!
7TH GRADE GIRLS LACROSSE
This 7th grade girls’ lacrosse team, comprised mostly of players new to lacrosse, came to the season with a contagious energy and a desire to win. They worked very hard to improve their skills and learn the game. The successes that came with teamwork and collaboration provided motivation to practice and play with focus and intensity and finish their season 2-4-2.
30 CHARLOTTE LATIN BOOSTER CLUB SPORTS MAGAZINE | SPRING 2022