Rachel Burke sprints past her opponent. Courtney Adams is in the background. (Submitted photo)
JUNIORS – BLACK TEAM
The Westfield Girls Lacrosse Juniors – Black team played against two formidable opponents. With aggressiveness, smart play and winning hard fought ground balls they were able to seal up 2 wins in their first two games of the season.
Overall Record 2-0-0
Head Coach: Bob Stoops
Assistant Coach: Brent Bean
April 22nd – vs. Northampton
10-6 Win
Offense: Rachel Burke, Campbell Nyarady, Hannah Bean, Kyle Buchanan
Defense: MacKenzie Liptak, Meghan Murphey, Megan Danahey
Goalie: Madison Wallis
April 23rd – vs. Agawam
8 -2 Win
Offense: Althea Fiordalice, Racel Burke, Campbell Nyarady, Samantha Gustafson
Defense: Courtney Adams, MacKenzie Liptak, Gabrielle Tyler
Goalie: Sarah Nemec
Campbell Nyarady scoops a ground ball in traffic for Westfield. Meghan Murphey is in the background. (Submitted photo)
JUNIORS – RED TEAM
The Westfield Girls Lacrosse Juniors Red Team (Grades 5-6) wrapped up 6 weeks of pre-season training with two impressive performances:
April 23rd: Longmeadow Black 13, Westfield Red 6.
Designated Team Captains: Lauren Jablonski (a hustler with excellent ground ball skills) and Adrian Arona (a rookie with speed and impressive stick skills).
Notable Offensive Performance: Jordan Kowalski (multiple goals).
Notable Defensive Performance: Maya LaCross (first year player in goal against a very good team).
April 25th: Westfield Red 10, East Longmeadow 8.
Notable Offensive Performances: Jaelyn Tolle and Gabbie Rivera who scored impressive goals.
Notable Defensive Performance: Caroline Barcomb (goalie) and Mckenna Mortimer who also had an assist.
JUNIORS – BLACK TEAM
The Westfield Girls Lacrosse Juniors – Black team are keeping their momentum going as they win their third straight game. Passing and using everyone on the field seemed to be the game changer.
Overall Record 3-0-0
April 30 – vs. Wilbraham – Green
12-5 Win
Offense Player: Meghan Clark
Defense Player: Aynsley Kwarcieny-Davidson
Goals: Rachel Burke (4), Kylie Buchanan (2), Campbell Nyarady (1), Hannah Bean (1), Meghan Murphey (1),
Megan Danahey (1), Gabrielle Tyler (1), Aiden Bourbonnais (1)
Ground Balls: Campbell Nyarady (11), Rachel Burke (7), Hannah Bean (4), MacKenzie Liptak (3), Kylie Buchanan (3), Thea Glenzel (3), Meghan Clark (2), Gabrielle Tyler (1)
Goalie: Sarah Nemec
COURTESY OF WESTFIELD YOUTH LACROSSE
