INTER-AC GIRLS’ LAX –
League play has officially kicked off for all 7 Inter-Ac teams. For some, this first week brought joy and triumph – for others it was a tough reveille on the upcoming season. Win or lose, the hard-fought battles taught every team that this season will certainly not be easy and that the league crown is for the taking.
Agnes Irwin kicked off league play battling against the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur on March 22. The Irwins defeated the Irish 11-2 with Sydney Wolfington leading the attack with four goals. AIS goalie Hailey Andress recorded a career high of 20 saves during the match-up.
The Irish bounced back this past week securing two league wins against Germantown Academy and William Penn Charter. Notre Dame notched 22 goals to GA’s 11 with sophomore, Claire Gola tallying 5 goals for the Irish. During the contest, senior Mackenzie Irvine scored her 100th career goal. Irvine set the tone for another teammate to achieve a career milestone. Three days later, Claire Nappi scored her 100th goal in Notre Dame’s 6-5 victory over Penn Charter. Nappi and teammate Kelly Coyle each scored 2 goals to lead the Irish past the Quakers.
Mackenzie Irvine celebrates with her teammates after scoring her 100th goal - Photo courtesy of Academy of Notre Dame LAX
Claire Nappi celebrates with her teammates after scoring her 100th goal - Photo courtesy of Academy of Notre Dame LAX
The Baldwin School hosted GA on Friday, April 7. The Bears held their own in their first league game of the season, but ultimately fell short to the Patriots 12-11. Olivia Doody led GA with three goals followed by Belle McMahon, Maddi Ota and Ali Crump who each scored two goals apiece. Marissa McGarrey scored 6 goals for Baldwin and also had 10 draw controls and 6 ground balls.
Penn Charter began league play on Tuesday, April 4 hosting Springside Chestnut Hill. The Quakers and Blue Devils kept things interesting for fans in attendance, scoring 24 combined goals. Penn Charter senior, Macaul Mellor led the Quakers offensive attack scoring 4 goals.
Episcopal Academy defeated rival Agnes Irwin 13-12 after three grueling overtimes. Devon Whitaker, Sarah Keffer, Taylor Lucey, Ally Marino and Olivia Tuma each contributed 2 goals for the Churchwomen. Emily Wills led the Irwins in scoring with three goals. Click here to see full game recap.
Upcoming Games:
Monday, April 10 – Academy of Notre Dame hosts Episcopal Academy at 3:30pm.
Wednesday, April 12 – Springside Chestnut Hill will host EA at 3:30pm.
Wednesday, April 12 – Germantown Academy hosts Penn Charter at 3:30pm.
Wednesday, April 12 – Baldwin School hosts Notre Dame at 4:00pm.
*Agnes Irwin’s next league game is scheduled for Friday, April 21 at 3:30 as host Baldwin.
