Thursday's high school sports action delivered unforgettable moments, with the St. Thomas Aquinas girls lacrosse team stealing the spotlight in a thrilling Division III matchup at Kearsage.
The Saints dominated with a 21-4 victory, but the real story was the double celebration of career milestones. Senior Talula Gregg netted seven goals, pushing her past the 200 career points mark—a testament to her consistency and leadership on the field. Not to be outdone, junior Julia Bryan contributed six goals of her own, reaching the 100 career points milestone in style.
St. Thomas extended their winning streak to seven games, improving to an impressive 10-2 on the season. The offensive firepower didn't stop there: Riley Thomas, Kate Kreycik, and Lizzy Holden each added two goals, while Charlotte De Tolla and Annita Parmelee chipped in with one apiece. In goal, Reese Foss made three crucial saves, anchored by a defensive unit led by Vanessa Williams and Jules Stowell.
Across the border in Maine, York's girls lacrosse team showcased depth in a Class B win, with Lucy Taylor, Emery Dodge, Elouise McAllister, and Ella Neiverth each scoring twice. Camdyn Lambert, Evie Martin, Chloe Ridley, Charley Burlingame, Taylor McIntire, Karina Gordon, and Libby Estes all found the net once, while Taylor added two assists.
Switching to boys lacrosse, Winnacunnet continued their dominant run, improving to 10-1 with a Division II win. Beckett Rath led the charge with six goals and an assist, while Burke Spalding added three goals. Anthony Magri, Spencer Zigler, and Alec Mitchell each scored twice, with Sully Duffy, Brock Emery, Junior Paschal, Carter Sullivan, and Colby Swasey rounding out the scoring.
St. Thomas boys lacrosse also made waves, with Luke Daly, Cooper Copeland, Cam Aceto, and Colby Tasker each scoring two goals in a Division II win. Grady Estes contributed a goal and three assists, while Ryan Resch dished out three assists of his own. Ryan Clark forced four turnovers, and Rhys Sullivan dominated the faceoff circle, winning 14 of 16 draws.
On the volleyball court, Winnacunnet's Robert Caulmare put up a fight with five kills and five digs, though the team fell in Division I action.
From milestone moments to team triumphs, Thursday was a day to remember on the Seacoast sports scene—proof that hard work and dedication always pay off, whether you're chasing 200 career points or your next win.