Lacrosse Team Hopes for a Stronger Third Season

Last year’s lacrosse team smiles for group photo / via @swwgirlsvarsity on Instagram

Photo via Eve Rebora

For Walls students, the sports that have long been emblematic of the Spring season are those like track & field, softball, or baseball. Three years ago, lacrosse joined that list. As the sport,  with roots in the many indigenous east coast tribes, experienced nationwide gains in participation, Walls joined the trend. After a rough last season, the team is hoping to bounce back this year. 

Walls’ girls lacrosse team (its only one) was created as a way to provide girls a  way to stay active and engaged in an athletic community, regardless of past experience. Girls lacrosse, is in many ways, a markedly different sport from its male counterpart.  Girls lacrosse is typically played with goggles and a mouthguard, and in some cases a pair of gloves, which is significantly less gear than boys have. Girl’s sticks are also shallower, with less of a pocket to catch the ball with, so there’s a more distinct throwing and shooting game.

Since its founding, the team has grown into a strongly bonded community. Kaia Summers (‘25), who joined the team in its first season two years ago, noted that “everyone’s really encouraging of each other and tries to help each other improve.”

The team has developed their community through practices tri weekly practices at Macarthur High School (though, Summers noted that the schedule is often adjusted depending on player availability). 

Last year, the Walls team won just one game in their season, and finished with a 1-6 record. Despite a disappointing last season, the girls are hoping to improve their record with new players and team development this year. Returning players look to continue the team's development while maintaining the tight knit team atmosphere.

If you’re simply looking for a sport to play to pass time, lacrosse is fun and easy to pick up. Along with that, if you’re looking for a way to workout while your sport isn’t in season, lacrosse strengthens hand-eye coordination skills, cardiovascular endurance, teamwork, and full body conditioning; skills needed in most team sports.

Overall, lacrosse is a fun and beneficial way to spend the spring and if you’re looking for a team community with lots of active support and camaraderie. An easy to pick up sport makes it perfect to join with your friends this spring!