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CNHS forms a new girls’ lacrosse team By Molly Hotek

When we’re asked about sports, there’s probably several common ones that come up right off the bat- like football, basketball or even baseball or soccer. But there’s a different sport that’s been getting the spotlight more recently across the nation, and this year it’s even taken up residence right here at North. That’s right, we’re talking about lacrosse.

Junior Savannah Rafferty Morris, a defensive and midfield player, breaks down the way the game works.

“The game works by having two teams start with a face off, which is somewhat like a tip off in basketball,” Rafferty Morris said, “The goal is to gain possession of the ball for your team, and once you gain possession you head towards the other team’s goal to try to set up a play to score a goal.”

Sophomore Gabrielle Donica, an attack and defense player, shares her excitement at the formation of a brand new all-female lacrosse team.

“I was thinking of joining the boys’ lacrosse team if we didn’t have a girls one, so I’m glad that we do have a team,” Donica said.

The team’s goalie, sophomore Claire King loves the energy her fellow teammates bring to the game.

“I love getting to play with people that are as competitive as me and feeling the excitement everyone has after a win, especially being a starting team,” King said, “Everyone on the team supports each other rather than getting frustrated when people miss or get penalties and it creates a great relationship with each other and with the game.”

Rafferty Morris hopes her team will set a good example within the athletic and lacrosse communities.

“Lacrosse isn’t a sport a lot of people know about but is extremely fun to play, it may seem confusing to watch at first if you don’t know much about it and seem difficult to learn but it is easy to pick up on and understand,” Rafferty Morris said.

King and Donica encourage other girls to try their hand at making the team.

“I think girls should join the team because it’s a fun experience,” Donica said, “You stay pretty fit and in shape, and it’s fun to play with everyone as a group.”

“Girls should join because there’s great camaraderie, and everyone’s pretty close so it’s like a whole new friend group. The game is also really fun and allows you to be competitive and join a sport where everyone’s new, so no one’s at a disadvantage,” King said.

Lax Lingo

Yellow Card: Very bad penalty that’s called when someone hits another player with their stick, typically in the head. 2 yellow cards and the player is ejected from the game.

“Crash“: Usually called by the goalie when someone has the ball and is running straight to the goal to score. it’s a command for everyone to run in and put their sticks in their way of the player.

“Ball down“/ “Got ball“: Someone has dropped the ball and that it is now own the ground, “got ball” is letting your team know that you have possession of the ball and that it is no longer down.

“Clear“: When the goalie has possession of the ball and is going to pass it down the field so that the rest of your team knows to be looking/paying attention for a pass and trying to get open.

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