For girls lacrosse on the South Shore, this season was full of record-breakers, personal bests, and scoring. Lots of scoring.
Weymouth’s Megan Doyle not only broke her own season goal record, but also smashed the school’s all-time points mark, reaching 500 career points. Cardinal Spellman Junior Elle Murphy became the first in school history with 200 career goals, and South Shore Tech saw its first ever 100-career-goal-scorer in Peyton Mathisen
We had goalie Maggie Keller of Silver Lake make a school record 20 saves in one game, and reach the 500 career-save mark. Notre Dame Academy won the Division 2 state championship for the third straight year and Cohasset brought home the Div. 4 crown.
A litany of other athletes had personal bests in goals, assists, and points. Here are this spring’s top performers.
FIRST TEAM
SKYE CEROW
Duxbury
Junior defender earned Patriot League All-Star honors. ... Had 15 draw controls, 20 ground balls and 8 caused turnovers. ... Committed to play at Dickinson College. ... “She is as solid as they come on defense and an absolute force to be reckoned with,” said Duxbury coach Colby Bartro.
SIOBHAN COLIN
Notre Dame Academy
Senior led the 2024 Div. 2 state champions in scoring (70 goals). ... Had 12 assists, 24 ground balls with five caused turnovers and five draw controls. ... Made EMGLCA second team, along with USA Lacrosse All-American and All-Academic honors. ... Will attend Middlebury in the fall. ... “Leading our team in goal scoring this year, Siobhan's shifty footwork and excellent stickwork make her incredibly difficult to defend,” said Notre Dame coach Meredith Frank McGinnis.
EMMA CONNERTY
Notre Dame Academy
Sophomore midfielder recorded 66 goals and six assists for Div. 2 state champs. ... Had 50 groundballs and 113 draw controls to go with 11 caused turnovers. ... First team EMGLCA All-Star selection and USA Lacrosse All American. ... She has verbally committed to play lacrosse at North Carolina. ... “Emma is an exceptional athlete and talented lacrosse player,” said Notre Dame coach Meredith Frank McGinnis.
CAROLINE CONNOLY
Hingham
Junior finished with the second-most points on team (81), with 82 draw controls and 34 groundballs. ... Patriot League All-Star and EMGLCA second team. ... Verbally committed to play lacrosse at UMASS Amherst. ... “Caroline has no quit and has made plays all over the field for us at crucial moments all season long,” said Hingham coach Carla Farkes.
DANIELLE COX
Norwell
Senior captain led team in assists (29) and scored 34 goals (second on team in points). ... South Shore League All Star and 2024 EMGLCA second team All-Star selection. ... She attend the University of Tampa in the fall. ... “Danielle is a natural leader who assisted with developing a young team,” said Norwell coach Kara Connerty.
CAROLINE CURTIS
Milton Academy
Senior midfielder reached the 100-goal milestone this season against Thayer (120 career goals), to go with 50 points and 47 draw controls. ... “She is a one-of-a-kind type player that leads by example and has an amazing work ethic,” said Milton Academy coach Trish Thompson.
MEGAN DOYLE
Weymouth
Senior captain broke her own records in goals (117), points (150), draw controls (259), ground balls (99) and caused turnovers (63). ... Broke the school’s all-time points record (367) and finished her career with 500. ... 2024 US Lacrosse All American and Academic All American and Bay State Conference MVP. ... “She is the ultimate competitor, and elevates each team she is on with her level of play,” said Weymouth coach Kathryn Riley.
BELLA DUFFY
Braintree
Junior attacker finished season with 103 points (87 goals, 16 assists) and hit 200 career points (245). ... 2024 Bay Conference All-Star. ... “She is a great leader and helps mentor her teammates to become stronger/better attackers,” said Braintree coach Jillian Coene.
MIRA FLAHERTY
Weymouth
Junior captain tallied 69 goals, 12 assists, with 50 draw controls, 36 groundballs, and 16 caused turnovers. ... Voted a unanimous Bay State Conference All-Star. ... Honorable mention EMGLCA All-Star. ...” Mira is a dominant attacker with an extremely high lacrosse IQ, who makes impacts all over the field with her ability to win the draw, control ground balls, and cause turnovers,” said Weymouth coach Kathryn Riley.
MORGAN GROPPI
Stoughton
Senior totaled 114 goals (145 career) and 23 assists. ... Will be attending Franklin Pierce in the fall. ... “Morgan has been an incredible leader her three years in this lacrosse program! She has worked tirelessly to make this program what it is,” said Stoughton coach Alicen Flewelling.
REESE HANSEN
Cohasset
Junior midfielder completed season with 40 goals, 108 ground balls and 115 draw controls. ... also recorded 48 caused turnovers and 12 assists. ... Now has 131 goals, 45 assists, and a total of 176 points in career. ... “Reese is the most versatile player on our team, impacting every game on the draw, defense and offense,” said Cohasset coach Joe Fitzgerald.
COCO HAUCK
Thayer
Senior captain made All-NESPAC and All ISL teams this season. ... Most memorable season moment was rallying from a 8-2 deficit to win on Senior Day. ... HCL mentor to middle schoolers and member of the Make-A-Wish Club. ... Will continue her lacrosse career at the University of Southern California.
JANE HILSABECK
Notre Dame Academy
Senior captain reached the 60-goal mark, with 14 assists for the Div. 2 state champs. ... Had 38 groundballs, 10 caused turnovers, and 38 draw controls. ... First team EMGLCA All Star and USA Lacrosse All American. ... Will play lacrosse at Clemson. ... “Jane has been a leader and catalyst for our program's sustained success over the past three years,” said Notre Dame coach Meredith Frank McGinnis.
EMILY KEEFE
Bridgewater-Raynham
Junior totaled 111 points (75 goals, 36 assists). ... Scored six goals in a game twice and seven goals once. ... Most memorable season moment was scoring her 200th career point. ... “Emily is the catalyst of the BR Girls Lacrosse team and a major reason why the Trojans qualified for the D1 playoffs and won a game,” said Bridgewater-Raynham coach Bill O’Connell.
EVA KELLIHER
Hanover
Senior captain finished with 62 goals and led team in four major categories (points 90, assists 28, groundballs 38, caused turnovers (27). ... Earned 150th career point and 100th career goal this season. ... “Eva is the most valuable player on the field. She completely controls our game,” said Hanover coach Marissa Nimeskern
LANEY LARSEN
Cohasset
Senior finished the season with 58 goals and is the third-leading scorer in program history with 356 career points. ... Had 20 assists, 47 groundballs, 32 draw controls, and 28 caused turnovers in addition to a seven-goal game. ... “Laney has been an impact player since the day she stepped on the field as a freshman,” said Cohasset coach Joe Fitzgerald.
GRACE MARONEY
Hingham
Junior won Patriot League MVP after missing the 2023 season due to injury. ... Scored 110 points and had five goals against Longmeadow to help the team reach state semifinals. ... USA Lacrosse All-American and EMGLCA First Team. ... Verbally committed to play lacrosse at Notre Dame. ... “Grace is a dynamic athlete and an excellent finisher,” said Hingham coach Carla Farkes.
PEYTON MATHISEN
South Shore Tech
Senior became first player in program history to record 100 career goals (114). ... Co-Mayflower League Player of the Year. ... Took on a big leadership/on-field coaching role that propelled the team to a 16-2 record and a share of the team's first league title in its history. ... “Peyton was the catalyst for the success we had this past season,” said South Shore Tech coach Mike Hernon.
AYLA MCDERMOD
Hanover
Earned 150th career point and 100th career goal this season. ... Had 21 playoff goals, and a season total of 66 goals and 23 assists to combine for 89 points. ... Had 86 draw controls, 29 groundballs, and 18 caused turnovers. ... Scored career-high eight goals in a game. ... “Ayla is our key player in the midfield. She can catch any ball thrown her way and will be the first to win a 50/50 lose ball,” said Hanover coach Marissa Nimeskern.
ELLE MURPHY
Cardinal Spellman
Junior captain became first player in program history to score 200 career goals (105 this season). ... Catholic Central League All-Star for third year in a row. ... Led team with 130 draw controls and had 110 groundballs and 24 caused turnovers. ... “Elle is a dynamic two-way player who plays with a passion and love for the game,” said Cardinal Spellman coach Meredith Garcia.
AUTUMN O’CAMPOS
North Quincy
Senior captain tallied 90 goals (179 career) and 31 assists, averaging six points per game. ... Named Patriot League All-Star and was a Patriot League All-Scholastic in 2023. ... “Autumn is an offensive force, her quick speed and hard shot made her very difficult to guard,” said North Quincy coach Marissa McGue.
HOLLY PANTTILA
Norwell
Junior was the 2024 South Shore League Sullivan Division Player of the Year. ... Scored 45 goals (tied for most on team) and led team in ground balls (43) and forced turnovers (28). EMGLCA All-Star and 2024 USA All-Academic honors. ... “She is a leader on and off the field,” said Norwell coach Kara Connerty.
MAGGIE SLIMBAUGH
Duxbury
Junior totaled 52 points (34 goals, 18 assists). ... Was named a Patriot League All-Star and EMGLCA Honorable Mention. ... Earned team MVP this season. ... Has career marks of 64 goals, 34 assists, and 98 points. ... “Maggie is an incredibly tenacious midfielder,” said Duxbury coach Colby Bartro.
KATIE TARSALA
Scituate
Junior reached the 200-career goal milestone this season, scoring 83. ... Compiled 30 assists with 75 draw controls. ... Patriot League All-Star for third consecutive year. ... “Katie had an outstanding season and was the catalyst for our attack both with her knack for finding the back of the net,” said Scituate coach Ross Maki.
SECOND TEAM
CELIA BENSON
Thayer Academy
Senior captain received Thayer Academy’s Nancy DiNatalie Award, given to the school’s top female athlete. ... Made ISL All-League two years in a row and was All-NEPSAC this season. ... Will play field hockey at Sacred Heart.
CALLIE BURCHILL
Braintree
Senior captain reached 200 career points with 47 goals and 47 assists this season. ... Named Bay Conference All-Star. ... Will play lacrosse at Bentley next spring.
CHARLISE COX
Norwell
Junior was leading point scorer (45 goals and 21 assists) for team this season. ... South Shore League All-Star and Honorable Mention EMGLCA All-Star. ... Committed to play at High Point.
NORA GIANNACOPOULOS
Canton
Sophomore recorded 86 points (66 goals and 20 assists). ... Has reached 125 career points in just two seasons.
LIV GODWIN
Whitman-Hanson
Senior goalie had a save percentage of 54%. ... Voted team MVP in back-to-back seasons. ... Will attend Franklin Pierce.
SHANNON BALF
Whitman-Hanson
Sophomore lead team in goals (53), points (61), and draw control wins (68). ... Second on team in assists (8), ground balls (25), and caused turnovers (15).
RAE HANLON
Milton Academy
Junior finished season with 41 goals, bringing career total to 98. ... Added three assists for a career total of 16.
CAROLINE HAGGERTY
Notre Dame Academy
Junior defender-turned-midfielder recorded 25 goals, 15 caused turnovers, and 69 draw controls for Div. 2 State Champions. ... Verbally committed to play lacrosse at Dartmouth College.
MAGGIE KELLER
Silver Lake
Senior made 500th career save against Duxbury this season. ... Made a school-record 20 saves against Quincy. ... Will play at Wesleyan University in fall.
AVA MACDONALD
Braintree
Senior captain hit the 100-point mark this season (46 goals, 41 assists). ... Bay State Conference Honorable Mention. ... Will play at Assumption in the fall.
TAYLOR MCANDREW
Oliver Ames
Senior tallied 57 goals, 13 assists, and 62 draw controls this season.
CLARE O’KEEFE
Archbishop Williams
Junior reached her 200th career goals and 300th career point this spring. ... Had 59 goals and 53 assists, totaling 112 points.
CHARLOTTE PITHIE
Norwell
Junior goalkeeper made 131 saves this (398 career) with a save percentage of 54%. ... EMGLCA second team All-Star and South Shore League All-Star. ... Committed to play lacrosse at Bryant.
EMILY QUINN
Scituate
Senior defender had 60 draw controls and 83 caused turnovers this season. ... Has 286 career caused turnovers. ... Three-year Patriot League All-Star.
AVERY REGAN
Cohasset
Sophomore became only one of eight in program history to record 100 points in a season. ... Finished with 76 goals and 26 assists to go with 75 ground balls and 78 draw controls.
KENDALL ROGERS
Weymouth
Junior reached 100 career points with 39 goals and 34 assists this season. ... Led team in assists. ... Bay State Conference Honorable Mention All-Star.
LILY SAMOSKA
Hingham
Senior captain goalie made 132 saves (480 career saves) with a 6.4 goals against average. ... EMGLCA second team and USA Lacrosse All-Academic.
LIBBY SCHIFFMANN
Cohasset
Junior scored 29 goals and 11 assists to reach 100 career points. ... Recorded 14 draw controls, 42 caused turnovers.
MOLLY TUFTS
Weymouth
Sophomore defender compiled 37 draw controls, 27 ground balls, 11 caused turnovers, and 2 goals. ... Bay State Conference All Star.
AVERY VALICENTI
Archbishop Williams
Sophomore scored 80 goals (35 assists) en route to a 115-point season. ... Has 325 career points (245 goals, 80 assists) in just two seasons.
NATALIE VAN LULING
Abington
Senior and four-year varsity member netted her 100th career goal this season. ... “Natalie exemplifies the qualities of a team leader through her unwavering work ethic, sportsmanship, and ability to uplift her teammates,” said Abington coach Gabby Majenski.
ERIN WALSH
Hull
Sophomore had 97 points (64 goals and 33 assists) and reached 150 career points. ... Two-time EMGLCA top ten player in SSL.
HONORABLE MENTION
Molly Campbell, Cohasset
Lilia Fagundes, East Bridgewater
Gabby Fisher, Duxbury
Iris Gjoka, North Quincy
Leena Haikola, B-R
Kaylin Hicks, South Shore Tech
Kayla Isleib, Oliver Ames
Lucie Lloyd-Farber, Milton
Addie Pyy, Plymouth North
Sophie Schiller, Hanover
Kate Stone, Scituate
Lexi White, B-R
Maeve White, Hull
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