Woman's Lacrossehits the stix for springseason

whom they are facing. With a defense lead by Alex Muller, Mike Demarest, Tom Grosse and Brandon Lawler the Cavs look to apply constant pressure· to the other team. Senior goalie Matt Clements will clean up the trash between the pipes. In a recent scrimmage against Hartford, four to six players of the opposing squad were carried off the field because of the ambush that Cavs had released. Colfer said, "When you play the Cavs, bumps and bruises are a given."

On the offense side of the ball, returning leading scorer Tommy Lemieux along with seniors Brendan Muller, Ryan Greer and senior Josh Hagelin will develop a plan to keep pace with the other team while la yin' the smackdown at the same time.

Obviously the Cavs are a favorite in the PAC and that is exactly the Cavs goal for this season. Win the PAC and then go on to win the ECAC.

Colfer team is young and exciting. They should be an eye-popping team to watch and will develop a strong nucleus as the year goes on. The seniors have grown in the last four years and its now or never for them.

The first home game for the Cavs will be on March 15 at 4pm on the Upper Athletic Field against Eastern. If you got nothing to do come out and see some high octane hitting as well as some Cabrini best athletes take the field.

by Jennifer Coots staff writer

It's that time again. It's time for a preseason preview of one of Cabrini's most enthusiastic and dedicated sports teams, the women's lacrosse team.

"I have a really good feeling about this team," coach Jackie Neary said

There is reason for Neary's feelings, considering the team is packed with a mixture of 22 experienced and talented players with one thing is common, the passion to continue the glorious streak of conquering the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, which they have proudly owned for the past three consecutive years.

Despite the loss of numerous senior key players, Neary, who bas been coaching lacrosse since the sport first took hold at Cabrini six years ago, feels confident in her current crew.

'We have a lot of great players and a tremendous amount of talent," Neary said. "We have a group of strong freshman who have great backgrounds leaving high school."

New freshman players include Maureen McQuade, Kelli Romano, Melissa Modesti and Colleen Connor.

"I am really excited about this season," McQuade said. "I never had a chance to win a championship."

Strong leadership and encouragement come from senior captains, which include Angela Grassa, Christy Malone and Monica Paolucci.

'We are definitely going to work hard to keep the women's lacrosse tradition of winning the PAC championship going," Grassa said.

With the upcoming trip to St. Petersburg, Fla. over spring break for preseason lacrosse camp, the team is enthused to engage themselves in a weeklong intense training and workout program, focusing not only on improving their field techniques, but also to strengthen the already tight bond that the players possess.

"It's like my second family,"McQuade said.

The trip to Florida will also prove stimulating since the players will be able to scrimmage and practice on an actual outdoor field, as opposed to the Dixon Center gym, where the ladies practice everyday.

Much of the team's motivation and encouragement derives from Neary.

"Coach Neary is a phenomenal coach," Grassa said. "Her energy and enthusiasm for lacrosse is absorbed by us everyday. She motivates us and makes us want to win."

The first home game against Catholic University,will be held on March 16 in the lower athletic field.