Last Saturday, April 9, the girls’ varsity lacrosse team took on Pomfret School in its first home game of the season. As the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard read 13-10 in favor of the Wild Boars. However, the pattern of the game was surprisingly different from what the final score indicated.
The Choate girls’ superior skill seemed undeniable as their lead steadily increased during the first half. With the help of Emily Clorite ’18, Drew Reno ’17, and co-captain Claire Marshall ’17, Choate drilled in shots left and right.
The Wild Boars completely dominated their opponents until the whistle blew for halftime. Amanda Reisman ’16 commented, “In the first half, we were able to run plays, score goals, and shut down Pomfret’s offense.” The Wild Boars and their fans expected smooth sailing for the rest of the game.
At the break, the Griffins devised a plan to strike back. Pomfret proved itself to be tough competition for the Boars by significantly stepping up their game in the second half. Choate’s lead shrunk to just a couple of goals due to the Griffins’ sudden demonstration of agility and quick thinking. Still, the Choate girls were determined not to let Pomfret steal the lead on Wallingford turf. Choate put up a resilient front in the defensive zone until the final whistle. By the end of the game, Choate boasted a 13-10 win.
One MVP of the game was Clorite. She played a critical role on both offense and defense, netting crucial shots in the first half and playing tight defense when it mattered most. Also, goalie Cameron Leonard ’17 made many key saves throughout the game and built the momentum that the team would ride to victory.
Choate players were slightly disappointed that they couldn’t make the second half as successful as the first. Still, the girls were relieved that they could still pull out the victory. Co-captain Issy Hnat ’16 said, “By the end of the second half, we pulled it together; however, I wish we had played with more composure throughout the whole game.”
Alex Jarvis ’17 added, “It was a great win from my perspective. In the first half, Pomfret didn’t know what hit them. They came back stronger in the second half, but we held our own.” Reisman agreed. “This win was really important for our team because it was our first home game,” she said.
The Wild Boars’ record now stands at 2-1. Make sure to show your support for girls’ varsity lacrosse this Saturday, April 16, at 12:30, in what is sure to be a thrilling home game against Deerfield.
