FRANKLIN — Over every week in the past, the Franklin women lacrosse crew suffered a lopsided defeat to Notre Dame Academy of Hingham, and Panthers coach Kristin Igoe Guarino needed to make some changes.
Going off Saturday morning’s 12-4 nonleague win over Wellesley, Igoe Guarino’s modifications have all been for the higher.
With a suffocating protection, balanced offense and constant efficiency on the attracts, Franklin led all through.
Franklin is now 15-3, whereas Wellesley drops to 13-5. Both groups will likely be among the many favorites within the Div. 1 state event.
Although the sport was performed in an growing downpour, Franklin appeared prefer it was taking part in in good climate, whereas Wellesley by no means discovered traction.
“I think we took the last two days of practice to work on some things, and the girls did a great job implementing that,” Igoe Guarino stated. “Winning the draws, to playing good 1v1 and team ‘D.’ I think we were just solid all-around.”
“The draws were really a big factor in the Notre Dame Academy game,” senior Kaitlyn Carney stated. “(Notre Dame is) a very talented team, and they picked us apart on the draw circle. That’s one thing we’ve been focused on in the last couple days. Just our first steps is what we’ve been working on, and it showed today.”
Franklin dominated on the attracts, particularly because the Panthers pulled away within the second half.
The offense took a bit bit to get going, then discovered its means within the second half. Carney scored three objectives, as did Jamie Tanner, and Katie Peterson. Lindsay Atkinson scored twice, and Gabi Consigli additionally had a purpose.
“We try to have all seven girls on offense be a threat,” Igoe Guarino stated. “That was really evident today. Wellesley has a zone, and you have to move the ball to everyone. Gabi Consigli got involved, Kaitlyn (Carney), everyone was willing to pass and shoot. They did a great job.”
The sport began slowly, and neither crew discovered a lot of an offensive rhythm early. But Franklin jumped out to a 4-0 lead, as an Atkinson purpose with 3:19 left within the half gave the Panthers that benefit.
Wellesley lower it to 4-1 at halftime off a purpose from Abby Beggans (2 objectives), however Franklin pulled away within the second half.
The Panthers scored three straight to begin the second half on objectives from Carney, Tanner, and Consigli as they prolonged their result in 7-1.
Beggans scored once more, however Franklin answered with 4 straight to increase their result in 11-2. Franklin goalie Maise Streesman and Wellesley goalie Bryce Lane every had six saves.
The Panthers are dedicating their season to Nick Gaspar, a Franklin High sophomore who died of most cancers this week. The gamers wrote “Nick Strong” on their legs.
“We really were playing for him,” Carney stated.
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