It's been an action-packed week on the lacrosse fields of Central Mass., and we've gathered the top standout performances for your vote in the Hometeam Girls' Lacrosse Player of the Week, presented by the YMCA of Central Mass.
Last week's winner? A big congratulations to Bromfield School's Darragh O'Connor, who dominated the polls with 816 votes. Darragh edged out a competitive field that included Auburn's Anna O'Connor (695 votes), Bromfield's Kate Wicks (195 votes), and Grafton's Addie McGrath (139 votes). It's clear the community is passionate about supporting their local lacrosse stars!
These nominations come straight from the sidelines, reported by area coaches to the Hometeam Scoreboard. Coaches and administrators are encouraged to keep the highlights coming—report scores and standout performances each night to the T&G sports desk.
Now, let's break down the incredible talent that lit up the field this week:
Berthiaume was a force for the Bulldogs, netting five goals in a thrilling 13-10 win over Williams and adding a hat trick in a 17-10 loss to Wheeler. Consistency under pressure!
Boucher powered the Wildcats with an eight-goal explosion in a 14-2 rout of Monty Tech, then followed up with a hat trick in a 13-5 win over Auburn. Talk about a hot streak.
Caiozzo showcased playmaking skills with four goals and three assists, leading the Trojans to a decisive 14-4 victory over North Middlesex.
Collura was the engine for the Warriors, tallying three goals and four assists in a dominant 17-2 win over Tantasqua.
Craver stepped up for the Patriots with four goals in a 16-6 win over Oakmont, then added a goal in a tough 14-4 loss to Bromfield.
Dunbar kept fighting with three goals for the Patriots in that same 14-4 loss to Bromfield.
Fluharty was unstoppable for the Bernardians, racking up six goals and three assists to fuel an 18-8 win over Nashoba Tech.
Flynn delivered in the clutch with four goals and an assist as the Warriors edged Dover-Sherborn in a nail-biter, 12-11.
Gage was a scoring machine for the Rangers, notching seven goals and an assist in a 16-4 win over Oakmont, then adding four goals in a 15-6 victory over Tyngsborough.
An eighth-grade sensation made her mark with five goals in a 15-6 loss to Westborough, then followed up with another five-goal performance in a 14-2 win over Lowell Catholic. Keep an eye on this rising star!
Horn celebrated a milestone with five goals and one assist, leading the Panthers to their first win of the season, a 13-2 victory over Assabet.
Kittredge lit up the scoreboard with five goals in a 15-6 win over Tyngsborough.
Ludy put on a show with seven goals in a standout performance that had fans buzzing.
Who will take the crown this week? Cast your vote now and help us celebrate the best of Central Mass. girls' lacrosse!