Juliana Covino
Staff Writer
Even though New Hope
Solebury’s spring sports are two months away, the girl's lacrosse team has
already started to gear up for its upcoming season. Betsy Dougherty, the team’s
varsity coach, constantly reminds her players that it's never too early work on
their fundamental skills in the offseason. The team’s 2018 season included a
lot of first time wins and huge victories, such as beating Jenkintown for the
first time in school history to share the BAL title. In addition, last year saw
one of the biggest freshman classes that showed immense talent. Last year was
only the beginning of a dynasty lacrosse program that Coach Dougherty and the
players hope to build.
Even though the team
lost six seniors and a goalkeeper, Coach Doc is ready to get the players back
on the field and looks forward to a new season. Both the players and coach know
that the hardest part about a spring sport is the changes in the weather and
getting the whole team out on the field practicing. Even if the girls can’t
practice outside, they make the most of the indoor sessions working on the
basics.
Position wise Carolyn
Thistlewaite, a junior who has already committed to James Madison University,
Kate Dougherty, and Maggie DeVito are relentless in the midfield. Varsity
captains Zoe Palau and Amy Hutwelker are leaders on opposite ends on the field.
Zoe holds up the defensive end of the field while Amy leads the
attacking/offensive end. However, one very important position on the field is
left up for grabs. Coach Doc and the players are urging anyone who is interested
to try out for the goalie position. Furthermore, Coach Doc says that if anyone
is interested in the position she will provide goalie training for that
individual. Overall, this young team that shows a lot of talent and promise and
only can grow.
