As lacrosse season draws near, the captains of the WHHS girls lacrosse varsity team are looking to get the team ready. The teams first game is on Mar. 19, but practice and training are already underway.

The three captains are SENIORS Sophia Bahri and Ella Mangan along with Gabrielle Nelson, ‘23, who were all elected by their teammates to lead the team.

“I was happy [with being elected captain] because my teammates are my friends but they also see me as a leader and someone who can take charge,” Nelson said.

The team has many goals for the season, with a current focus on team bonding in order to make a strong connection.

“We’ve made an effort to really work on team chemistry and how we play as a team and how we get along,” Mangan said.

“My goal for the team is to trust each other on the field because that will help us win,” Nelson said.

The team frequently has team dinners or outings, such as going to the park to hang out, so that they can build a stronger connection.

Lacrosse requires teamwork and communication to move the ball up and down the field with accuracy and ease.

However, even with the connection on the field, lacrosse still requires lots of practice to master the difficult skills. The ball is very small and it is difficult to consistently catch and throw it.

“It feels rewarding when catching passes and doing well because a lot of people aren’t able to catch the ball at a good rate and accuracy,” Nelson said.

All three captains began their lacrosse journey when they came to WHHS. They got involved for different reasons, but have had the same outcome. Bahri, Mangan, and Nelson have all fallen in love with the game of lacrosse.

Besides having strong team chemistry, another goal for the team is to rack up as many wins as possible, including over their rival, St. Ursula Academy in their game on April 9. They beat them last season in overtime and hope to come out on top again.

“Personally, since it is my SENIOR year, I just want to leave on a good note,” Mangan said.