Thursday, July 21, 2022

HockomockSports.Com: 2022 - Girls Lacrosse Awards recognize Cross, Carney, O'Rourke, Peterson, Grasso, Regan

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM

Riley Cross – Franklin – Defense
Franklin junior defender Riley Cross was an important piece of the top defensive unit in the league, helping the Panthers secure another unbeaten league campaign and 12th straight Hock title. Cross finished with eight caused turnovers and six ground balls before a late-season injury. The Radford University commit played a big role in Franklin allowing less than 100 total goals this season and only four goals per game. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Riley was a core piece of our defense and was extremely missed after getting injured late in the season. I am excited for her return next season, and expect her to be our defensive leader.”

Kaitlyn Carney – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin junior Kaitlyn Carney followed up a breakout sophomore season by becoming one of the top attacking threats in the league this spring. The James Madison commit helped Franklin win a 12th straight league title and go unbeaten in the league for the ninth straight year while reaching the Div. 1 quarterfinal. She finished with 60 goals, 19 assists, 46 draw controls, and 30 caused turnovers and was named a league and Eastern Mass. all-star. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Kaitlyn was a fierce competitor who always played with grit. She led our team in goals and CT, which shows her versatility on the field. I am looking forward to her senior season!”

Kate O’Rourke – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin senior Kate O’Rourke was selected as the Hockomock League MVP after leading the Panthers to a 12th straight league title, another unbeaten league campaign, and a spot in the Div. 1 quarterfinal. The UNH-commit put in another stellar all-around season, scoring 46 goals and dishing out 15 assists. O’Rourke also grabbed a team-high 66 draw controls. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Kate was voted the Hock MVP by the coaches, and I think this was well deserved. Her work ethic day in and day out, and from season to season, is a big reason why Franklin lacrosse is so successful. She plays with so much heart and hustle, and always has a smile on her face. I know she will do great things at UNH!”

Katie Peterson – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin junior Katie Peterson was critical for the Panthers on both ends of the field, as they went unbeaten to win a 12th straight league title, extending their Hock win streak to more than 90 games, and reaching the Div. 1 quarterfinal. The UMass-commit dominated the draw controls, finishing with 64 on the season while scoring 43 goals and recording 30 assists. She was named a league and an Eastern Mass. all-star. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Katie was a do-it-all midfielder for us this season! She did a great job on the draw circle, on defense, and was second on the team in points on the offensive end. She is a threat both as a feeder and catching/scoring off a cut. I am looking forward to seeing what she can do next season.”

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS SECOND TEAM

Anna Grasso – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior defender Anna Grasso was a leader for the top defensive unit in the league this season. The Panthers allowed fewer than 100 goals overall, a little more than four per game, and 50 fewer than any other Hock team. Grasso’s 30 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers helped Franklin secure its 12th straight league title, another unbeaten league campaign, and reach the Div. 1 quarterfinal. She was selected as an all-star by the league coaches. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Anna was an excellent captain and communicator on the field and will be hard to replace next season!”

Stella Regan – Franklin – Midfield
Franklin senior Stella Regan closed out her career with another outstanding all-around season, helping Franklin win its 12th straight league title, reach the Div. 1 quarterfinal, and extend its remarkable league win streak to more than 90 games. The Colby College commit scored 35 goals and dished out 34 assists while collecting 42 draw controls for the Panthers this spring. Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said, “Stella was a strong leader for us this season, and did well all over the field. Her ability to place the ball on the draw helped us gain possession. She played selflessly on attack and led the team in assists. We will miss her next year, but know she will do great things at Colby!”

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