The Hills Lacrosse Club 6th
grade girls team has once again proven they are the premier team of
the Hills program as they finished off their 3rd
consecutive undefeated season. The team competed in the top girls
division in Nassau County (as they have for the previous 2 years)
and compiled an 8-0 league record and overall 11-0. The combined
record for the past three years is an impressive 27-0. Offensively
the team is lead by an athletic group of midfielders: Sarah Matzelle,
Nichole Doran, Julia DiMaria, Anna Inserra, Giuliana Rizzotti, Cara
Pascarella, and Sarina Manetta. The attack was unstoppable with
Alley Makover, Nicole Kleet, Emily Kelliher, Dani Marx, Rachel
Smith, Gabi DiFatta, Hailey Ozsvath, and newcomer Raquel Devito. The
defense was flawless all year long lead by Alexis Maffucci, Gina
Dolisi, Amanda Acampora, Maria Dischley, Paige Kroez, Jillian
Cornetta, and Shannen Gorman. Goaltending duties were shared by
Jillian “the rock” Rocco and Sydney Marshall, both of them combining
in keeping the opponent to an average of 5 goals per game.
Beginning early December,
the girls have been practicing twice a week under the watchful eyes
of Rich Makover and Peter Doran, assisted by Scott Smith and Frank
Manetta. Many of the girls were selected to participate on the
“Hills Select Team” which is currently participating in 4
tournaments during the summer. Coach Lori Graham (the current
Varsity Coach at Hills) is running the Summer Team assisted by 2
members from the C.W. Post National Championship women’s lacrosse
team, Kristen and Melisa.
Girls lacrosse is one of
the fastest growing sports in the U.S. and has tripled in size with
the Hills Club in the past 2 years. The Hills Club currently has 4
participating age groups in girls league play, a 3rd/4th
grade team, 5th grade, 6th grade, and a K-2
instructional clinic. Congratulations to all the participating girls
teams, especially the undefeated 6th grade, “Lady Pride
U-know”.
