- April 18, 2024
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You took Potomac to double-overtime before eventually falling, 16-15. Despite the loss , do you feel proud of yourself and the girls for the way you played in that contest?
I was happy with the fact that we were able to come up with that much competition against a team from (Virginia). It was pretty exciting — I was proud of our team for going to double-overtime. I mean, we were up by quite a few points at one point, but they came back, so I’m glad that we stayed in it as well as we did.
As a teenager in Florida, how did lacrosse pop up on your radar as a sport to pursue?
Actually, Katie Karp — I was friends with her in middle school — and a lot of my friends played lacrosse, and they all convinced me to join in because they thought I’d be good at it. So, it’s really more so your friends draw you into it than anyone pushes you to do it.
Since picking the game up, what is it about lacrosse that you enjoy the most?
I really like that it’s a team sport and you kind of rely on (everyone) instead of just one person. And you have a lot of room for self-improvement — you can always get better at it. I like that about it.
Because of the situation with the synthetic turf field being deemed unplayable, your scheduled home game for Senior Night against Wekiva has become an away game. What’s the mood on the team regarding that development?
We’re pretty devastated about it. I mean, we only have two seniors this year, and they really mean a lot to us, so we were really excited to make it special for them. Now that we can’t have it here, we’re kind of at a loss with what to do with it.
What would you say to the community regarding why residents should support the fundraiser to replace the field?
It’s really our livelihood in this community — everyone comes here to watch the games. We need it for football, for lacrosse, for soccer. All the restaurants around here really thrive off the students who come and watch the games and then go out to eat afterward. So we really need their help.
What is it like playing for head coach Mary Hopkins — someone who has been around the game for so long and with her ties to US Lacrosse, to have her as your varsity coach?
It’s really great because she has actually gotten me a lot of great opportunities within the sport, such as the US Lacrosse team, and I’m actually going on a trip to Scotland this summer with her for lacrosse. Playing for someone who knows so much, and can always tell you more, is a really great feeling.
What are you looking forward to the most about the trip to Scotland?
I’m actually really excited to see Europe, in general; I’ve never been.
As a native Floridian, do you feel you’re ready for the cold temperatures that will accompany life in Michigan?
Yeah, I’m actually a big fan of the cold; I really don’t like the heat. My family is (originally) from Ohio.
As you’ve progressed through your career, how important has support from your family been?
It’s very important. My mom has been there since Day One driving me places; she traveled with me all summer. My dad has been a great supporter. My brothers have been at games (and) my grandparents — it’s really great to have a family that is that involved.
What’s your favorite thing about going to school at West Orange High School?
I really like the atmosphere — it’s very diverse. Everyone kind of knows what they’re doing there. Everyone has a future planned; no one’s really just there for the ride.
What’s a hobby or interest of yours that many people may not know?
I am very into ceramics and pottery. I’m actually in Ceramics II (this semester). I really like that I can kind of make whatever I want. It’s a very creative, kind of stress-reliever for me. Probably the coolest thing I’ve made is a lacrosse stick — I actually made a lacrosse stick.
