The Bantams jumped out to a 4-0 lead and never trailed to beat the Panthers for the first time since 1989. It was Senior Day in Hartford, with Annie, Carrie, Jenn, Kristin, and Remer being honored for their dedication and commitment to Trinity Lacrosse. Before the game the following was read for the seniors:
# 4 Jenn Calver from Woodstock, VT
A four year starter and voted captain in her senior season, Jenn has been a leader and calming force of the attack since her debut in the blue and gold. Just 6 points shy of a career total 100, Jenn has been an offensive threat while managing to direct and lead her teammates on and off ball in the attacking end. Fearless on the re-defend her hustle and determination provided us with more than just offensive production, between the 30’s Jenn is also a force to be reckoned with. Jenn has lead by example and shown dedication to this team on and off the field. Thank you Jenn, we will miss you!
# 5 Annie Cook from Washington, DC
Annie has been a vital member of the defensive unit throughout her career as a Bantam. Her focus, determination and unwillingness to give up make her a force on groundballs. Her ability to see the whole 8 and communicate with her teammates makes everyone she is playing with better and our team stronger. Annie has helped lead the defense this season with passion and everyday works to make it better than the day before. Annie’s tenacity, hustle and leadership make her not only a fierce competitor but a fiercely loyal teammate whose commitment to this team is without question. Thank you Annie, we will miss you!
#13 Kristin Phelps from Sudbury, MA
In her senior season Kristin has broken out and become an offensive threat that has yet to be stopped. Through hard work, determination and an unwavering devotion to the team she has showed what a positive attitude and a desire to contribute can result in. Kristin’s ability to create plays for teammates and her own confidence with the ball make her a leader and steady force on the attack. It is that same confidence with the ball that make her a threat every time she shoots or looks to feed a teammate. Kristin’s dedication to this team has extended far beyond the boundaries of the field to all her teammates over the past four years. Thank you Kristin, we will miss you!
#14 Carrie Wolcott from Hamilton, MA
Voted captain in her senior season Carrie has set the tone for hard work and dedication this season. Her speed, footwork and great body positioning make her a defender tough for any opponent to match up with. Leading by example Carrie has helped to ensure that every day everyone is working their hardest and putting out their best effort. Both on and off the field she has displayed confidence and commitment to this team that her teammates thrive off of. Carrie’s hustle and hard work are contagious and she displays them both every time she dons the blue and gold and represents this team with honor and fearlessness. Thank you Carrie, we will miss you!
# 19 Sarah Remes from Silver Spring, MD
A four year starter and also voted captain in her senior season Remer has been the backbone of our midfield for four years. Always the unselfish teammate Remer has been running sprints up and down the field giving everything she has on both the offensive and defensive end to help out her teammates. Closing in on the century mark in career points, draw controls and groundballs Remer is one of the most effective and productive midfielders in the conference. Her ability to win the draw is unparalleled and her speed and quickness make her a threat and pest to opposing defenders and attackers alike. Remer’s unselfish play and dedication to this team have made her a leader and teammate everyone can rely on both on and off the field. Thank you Remer, we will miss you!
The seniors played true to these words, dominating from the very first draw to set the tone for the game. Trinity once again opened the game with a balanced attack, getting goals from four different players, Megan, Caite, Rachel, and Alisen, in a number of different ways. Megan and Alisen both scored on free positions, while Caite finished a nice feed from Rachel before Rachel put one in herself on a drive from the crease. Though Middlebury managed to put one in off a drive, the Bantams were quick to respond, with a goal from Jenn, followed by another free-position goal from Alisen. Middlebury capitalized on a drive opportunity, but the Bantams once again responded with a pair of goals to make the score 8-2. Rachel scored her second of the game, while first-year Hadley was fouled in the 8 meter and took advantage of her free position opportunity. After another Middlebury tally, Megan and Caite each scored on free-positions for their second goals of the game. Remer and Rachel finished out the scoring to give the Bantams a comfortable 12-4 lead with 15 minutes left in the second half. The Panthers rallied for four unanswered goals to pull to within four, but the comeback stopped there, as the Bantams were able to stall for the final 5 minutes of play.
The Bantam defense, led by Carrie and Annie, did a stellar job shutting down the strong Middlebury attack. Bruno led the defense with 3 caused turnovers and 4 ground balls, while Gina picked up 3 ground balls and 3 interceptions to go with an impressive 9 saves in net. Middlebury dominated the draw controls, winning 14 of the 19, forcing the defense to come up with turnovers. Emma contributed 3 caused turnovers, Alisen picked up two, and Jenn, Caite, Annie, Carrie, Remer, and Mal caused 1 apiece to total 14 caused turnovers.
It was definitely a great day to be a BANT! The celebration was capped off by a great tailgate put on by the parents. Thanks again to the parents, and a special thanks to the senior parents who have been so supportive the past four years! We will finish out our non-conference play with a game at Eastern CT on Thursday, before playing conference foe Bates on Saturday.
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