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Coach Williams credits Jane with being a role model for her hard work and willingness to do anything that is asked of her – attributes that have allowed Jane to grow more confident and aggressive on the field. As a gift to the team, Jane would leave behind lockers for all the players. Her advice for younger Hawks to take time to enjoy the little things and celebrate them because time goes by fast. Jane’s favorite lacrosse moment so far was the team’s victory over Charlotte Catholic this season, and she would like to thank her parents for their encouragement and for pushing her to be her best.

Crawford’s favorite lacrosse moment was the state championship win her sophomore year when all the student supporters rushed the field after the game. She would like to thank the coaches for helping her grow as a player the past four years, and she advises young Hawks to have a lot of school spirit, because it makes going to sporting events a lot more fun. Crawford is a versatile player whose willingness and ability to fill positions as needed has made her a big asset. She is tenacious on the draw circle and is one of the team’s top scorers over the past two years. Crawford would like to leave the gift of another pet lobster to the team before she heads to Dickinson College to continue her education and play lacrosse.

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Regan is a leader on and off the field. A strong communicator, she helps direct the defense during games and is sought after by both teammates and coaches throughout the season as a sounding board. Regan’s gift to the team would be the world’s best air freshener. Her advice to younger lacrosse Hawks is to make the most of Coach Hunter’s circuits and running by smiling through it and working hard to get them done. Regan’s favorite lacrosse moment was the victory over Charlotte Catholic because it brought the team closer together and motivated them for games to come. She thanks her family, friends, and Coach Williams for setting high expectations, supporting her through rough days, and always cheering her on.

Described by Coach Williams as a “lockdown defender,” McClain has shown incredible improvement over the last two years, developing into a force to be reckoned with. In spite of her toughness, McClain is always smiling and upbeat – bringing a positive energy to the team. Her advice to younger Hawks is to cherish every moment with friends and family, and be willing to take risks. McClain cites the win over Charlotte Catholic as her favorite Latin lacrosse moment, and she would like to leave the team the gift of comfortable chairs to replace the benches in the locker room. McClain thanks her friends, family, and teammates for being her biggest supporters on and off the field.

Belle has been in the lacrosse program since seventh grade, and although her schedule presented some conflicts this year, she wanted to remain involved. The coaches have enjoyed having her on the sidelines helping with stats and game day logistics, and she has become the team’s biggest cheerleader. Belle would like to thank her mom for pushing her to follow her passions and to do every activity to the best of her ability. She advises younger Hawks to keep a positive mindset, and she would like to leave the team a full turf field for practices.

A three-sport athlete for the Hawks, Eleanor has become an off-ball force in lacrosse who has honed her ability to feed the offense. Coach Williams says Eleanor has played a big role in helping teammates understand and implement new strategies, all while bringing humor and positivity to every practice and game. Eleanor’s favorite memory is the program’s first win over Charlotte Catholic and she advises young Hawks to get involved with Latin sports for the amazing friends and memories you will make. She would like to leave behind air freshener for the team locker room, and she thanks her parents, coaches, and teammates for always supporting her and making her love lacrosse.

Although she has a quiet demeanor, Lea is described as the team’s main voice on offense by her coaches, who also call her their best player on the ride. Lea fights for every ground ball and possession on the field, but she is also a calming force who is kind and empathetic. Like her fellow seniors, Lea really enjoyed defeating Catholic, but she also says the team dinner followed by locker room decorating at the beginning of the season will stick with her as a favorite memory. She would tell younger Hawks to cherish the small moments with your teammates, because the seasons and years fly by. Lea thanks her parents and her older siblings for their support.

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