Against all reasonable odds, Chariho (R.I.) High School submitted a season for the books, culminating with a 15-9 win over previously undefeated North Kingstown to win the Rhode Island Division 2 title. “The beginning of this season was very shaky,” Chariho coach Brittney Godbout said. “We initially … [Read more...]
MAINE: Falmouth ends Cape’s reign, Yarmouth wins in OT
In the Maine Class A state championship game, Falmouth came out scoring at a furious pace and maintained control of the contest to the end to earn a convincing 18-5 victory over three-time defending champion Cape Elizabeth last month. Similar to its season. “We were certainly building some momentum … [Read more...]
Stag party: Elizabeth Talluto and Fairfield are ‘in the conversation’
Laura Field, the head coach at Fairfield, wants her program “in the conversation” when it comes to being recognized as an elite team at the national level. After five straight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference titles, the next step is to advance deeper into the NCAA tournament. Last season, … [Read more...]
AMERICA EAST: In fluid league, which teams are contenders?
With new seasons upon us, we are previewing every Division 1 men’s and women’s team in New England, by conference. This post focuses on the region’s women’s teams in America East, where UAlbany became the third different tournament champion in the last three years last spring. Vermont has been the … [Read more...]
Battering Rams: How Kennebunk girls became the toast of Maine
The last time the girls lacrosse team from Kennebunk High School lost a game was in 2019, in Maine’s Class A championship game. After that came a season lost to COVID, then 49 straight wins and three consecutive Class A championships. Does that place an undue pressure on the players and coaching … [Read more...]
This Shue fits: What’s made the current Middlebury star thrive?
Three years ago, Hope Shue’s lacrosse future was in turmoil. Her story since then has been nothing short of stunning. Starting in the spring of 2021 – across three seasons spanning her senior year in high school and her first two years at Middlebury College – Shue and her teams have lost exactly two … [Read more...]
