Eastern Mass. girls' lacrosse: 10-plus standouts to watch on the field this spring
, Hingham
— A standout senior who will play at Notre Dame, compiled 110 goals, 93 draw controls, and 34 caused turnovers in a Patriot League MVP season last year.
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Karleigh Mutch
, Concord-Carlisle
— The highly versatile player and two-time USA Lacrosse All-American has surpassed 400 career draws and will play at Denver next year.
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Caitlyn Naughton
, Walpole
— A senior who will also play at UMass, Naughton racked up 126 goals and 162 draw controls a season ago, and will try to power the Timberwolves to a Division 2 title alongside running mate Sophia Fruci.
Caroline Nozzolillo
, Westwood
— Alongside the DeMaio twins, Charlotte and Emilie, this Brown-bound senior (83 goals, 40 assists last spring) will look to help the Wolverines take the next step.
Holly Panttila
, Norwell
— Fresh off a trip to the Division 3 championship game on the court, the reigning South Shore-Sullivan MVP will aim to take the Clippers back to the top in a deep Division 4 alongside Charlise Cox.
Libby Quinn
, Reading
— Quinn, who racked up 62 goals, 56 ground balls, and 82 draw controls as a junior, is eager to fuel the Rockets to another stellar season.
Kaitlyn Uller
, Wellesley
—The Davidson-bound senior midfielder/attacker has 170 career goals and 133 draw controls, and will anchor the deep, talented Raiders alongside Olivia Comella, Tara Battaglino, Abby Beggans, and more.
Other names to know
: Reese Bromby (Newburyport), Kassidy Carmichael (Westford), Brigid Carovillano (Manchester Essex), Avery Cobban (Sandwich), Caroline Connolly (Hingham), Mira Flaherty (Weymouth), Brooke Lomasney (Peabody), Teagan Morrissey (Concord-Carlisle), Ella Ryan (Lincoln-Sudbury), Maggie Slimbaugh (Duxbury).
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