There's never a dull moment in Central Mass. girls' lacrosse, and last week was no exception. After sifting through a sea of standout performances, Jim Wilson has narrowed down the top contenders for the Hometeam Girls' Lacrosse Player of the Week, presented by the YMCA of Central Mass. It's your turn to decide who takes the crown!
First, a big congratulations to Notre Dame's Kat Nicopolous, who dominated last week's poll with an impressive 4,345 votes (51 percent), edging out Wachusett's Evelyn White (2,646 votes). Talk about a fan favorite!
Now, let's dive into this week's nominees—each one brought their A-game and left it all on the field. Coaches and administrators, keep those scores and highlights coming by calling the T&G sports desk at 508-793-9350 or emailing sports@telegram.com. Your reports make these honors possible!
Albertson (Colonials): Tallied three goals and one assist in a hard-fought 13-10 loss to Algonquin. A gritty performance that showed real poise under pressure.
Alexander (Warriors): Delivered hat tricks in two dominant wins—first a 17-9 victory over AMSA, then an 11-5 triumph against Auburn. Consistency at its finest.
Allsopp (Tigers): Lit up the scoreboard with five goals and two assists, powering her team to a 10-8 win over Groton-Dunstable. A true playmaker.
Boucher: Found the net five times in a 10-7 victory over Bay Path. Precision and power on full display.
Chace (Crusaders): Scored five goals to lead her squad to a commanding 9-2 win over Marlborough. A defensive nightmare for opponents.
Craver (Patriots): Netted four goals in an overtime heartbreaker, falling 9-8 to Tyngsborough. Even in defeat, her effort was undeniable.
Senior Captain (Tigers): Showed clutch gene by scoring three goals, including the overtime winner, to edge North Middlesex 9-8. Leadership and skill in one package.
Hauck (Titans): Piled up five goals and an assist as her team topped Shrewsbury, 13-10. A performance that turned heads.
Kittredge (Rangers): Notched four goals and recorded her 300th career draw control in an 11-10 loss to Nashoba. She also added two goals and an assist in an 18-5 rout of Groton-Dunstable. Milestone moment!
Lilburn (Warriors): Exploded for 10 goals in a 22-6 win over Northbridge, then followed up with six goals and an assist in a 16-0 shutout of Notre Dame. Absolutely unstoppable.
McGrath (Gators): Had a game for the ages against Shrewsbury, scoring 10 goals—including the last one with just 40 seconds left—to seal a 15-4 victory. She also added six goals and three assists in a 14-7 win over Ashland. Pure dominance.
Moody: Stay tuned—this player's impact is still making waves on the field.
So, who gets your vote? Cast your ballot now and help us celebrate the best of Central Mass. girls' lacrosse. Every goal, every assist, every moment counts—and so does your voice!