The girls’ lacrosse team, having lost 11 seniors since last year, went into this season trying to defend its BCSL division champion title. Having big roles to fill and high standards to compete at, the Lady Pirates showed resilience and finished with a record of 11-6 going into the first round of the sectional playoffs, having claimed the top spot of the BSCL division. 

“This season is different from last year because we lost 11 seniors, who were a big part of our starting lineup, so new players had to fill the spots quickly. The same standards and level of excellence are in place, set by years of great leaders who demanded 100% from all players at all times,” head coach Laura Curran said. 

The girls’ lacrosse program sets their standards high and works hard all season to accomplish their goals. As three-time divisional champions, there were high expectations and competitive pressure to finish at the top of the division – again.

“I absolutely see this team winning the division for the fourth time in a row. The excitement that our team gets playing division games and the hard work that goes into them proves that there’s no doubt that we won’t,” senior captain Dylan Horner said. “We stay together and positive to ensure the most important victories.” 

Other than the coaches, the team captains play an important leading role as they have the characteristics necessary and experience required to help everyone on the team work together and be successful. They don’t just work for themselves, but the team as a whole, so they can get better as a team, not just individually. 

This year’s captains included Madison Donelson, Grace Sherlock, Dylan Horner, and Olivia Lorimer. They were chosen for their leadership on and off the field as well as for their contributions to the team’s success.

“They are outstanding role models who lead by example, earning the respect of their teammates through their work ethic, accountability, and commitment to the team’s success,” Curran said. “Each of them is approachable and personable, creating an environment where every player feels valued and supported. They are always so positive when speaking to the entire team or an individual, and I know underclassmen feel welcomed and are having a great team experience under their leadership.”

Not only do the younger players look up to their leadership, but the captains also value this position on the team. They understand their role in building camaraderie and working toward the team’s goals. 

“My role as a captain is to keep everyone positive and just making sure the team is constantly working our hardest,” junior captain Olivia Lorimer said. “Also, when we face harder teams, it’s important for the captains to try and keep everyone positive and focused, and when something doesn’t go our way, we don’t look down on it too much; we think about the next play.”

With many seniors graduating last year, the team was able to fill many of their spots by relying on the incoming freshman class. Key freshmen who contributed to the team’s wins include Stevie Ormsby, Bella Da Silva, Maddie Pace, Paige Hall, and Rachael Hutchcraft.

“I see them having confidence to play with the older players, and I know they will continue to improve and set the bar for the next incoming freshmen in 2027,” Curran said. 

Stevie Ormsby is one of the freshmen who consistently showed up and made an impact on the team’s success.

“[She] is a freshman midfielder who has come up big for us on defense, securing ground balls and sprinting through an entire team down the field, can also get a quick goal off a dodge or feed in the attacking end,” Curran said. 

On the other hand, senior Sophia Flicker joined the team this year as one of its starting goalies having had experience goaltending in field hockey. 

“Sophia Flicker is a new player to the sport, and unfortunately for us, a senior,” Curran said. “…though she is still learning the rules of the game, [she] is doing a phenomenal job protecting the net. She is fearless, comes out to intercept and gain possession of ground balls and has learned stick skills very quickly.”

This team is more than just a group of girls; for seniors, it feels like a family they are leaving behind when the season comes to an end, having made the connections and friendships they will have for a lifetime.