The women’s lacrosse team grabbed its first win of the season in a 20-3 trouncing of St. Josephs last Wednesday night. The win brought the Huskies to a 1-5 overall record going into the weekend.
Sophomore Jessica Knight (Alfred) and Freshman Kristy Kendrick (Waterboro) combined for 11 goals.
Knight seemed particularly energized to be playing alongside Kendrick, her former Massabessic teammate, sprinting all over the field on her way to 6 goals.
“It felt good to get our duo back together,” said Kendrick. “Jess is one of those players that pushes you to get better and I’m glad she’s my teammate for another 3 years.”
The chilly weather at Portland’s Fitzpatrick Stadium-where the game was relocated because snow still covers the field in Gorham-didn’t seem to bother the Huskies as they dominated the first half, heading into half-time with a 13-1 lead over the Monks.
Southern Maine came out again in the second half and continued their dominance, playing like a team that was coming from behind the whole game.
Each goal looked easier than the last.
Sophomore Erica Robertson (St. Albans, VT) added another 3 goals while teammate Amy McNally (Waterboro), racked up two of her own.
Senior Goalie Katie Quartuccio (Poughkeepsie, NY) seemed pleased with her teammates, as she only had to make 7 saves for the win.
“Any success I have in goal is because of my defense,” she said.
Although their first win came against a relatively inexperienced St. Josephs team playing in their first varsity season, the Huskies seemed content to take it.
“I don’t feel it was bittersweet at all,” said Knight. “A win is a win.”
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