By Izzy Shoemaker \u201826<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, the Lady Knights have had a more prosperous season than ever. As of May 1st the Girls were sitting with a 10-1 record, only falling to Abington Heights. After losing several key players in the class of 2023, the new talent on the team has not only filled positions, but completely changed the course of the team\u2019s path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The young team welcomed highly talented freshmen, like Ellie Kersey \u201827. Kersey, a midfielder specializing in draw control, already has several lacrosse accolades this year. Kersey has an average of 6.33 points per game, making her the Wyoming Valley Conference\u2019s fourth highest scorer. On the attack line, captain Sienna Popple \u201824 has also made a significant impact, on the most recent count averaging 4.67 points per game. Defensively, goalie Eva Blaum \u201825 has a total save rate of 0.524%, the fourth highest in the conference. Goalie Celeste Perry \u201824 has a save average of 0.500%, the sixth highest save rate in the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The girls took home a win at their senior night on April 26 against Belefonte Area, winning 21-5. Kersey also achieved her 100th draw control. Despite Belefonte Area getting the first point on the board, the Knights rallied forthwith, obtaining a several point lead by the nd of the first quarter. Captain Abby Williams \u201824 and Laine Cabell \u201824 put up several points in the first quarter. Williams ended with 6 goals total and Cabell ended with 2 goals. This win serves as a great confidence boost for the team as they looked forward to playing Scranton Prep and Crestwood. Crestwood holds the highly contended number one ranking, with Prep at number four, right behind the SEM girls in the three spot. Ryleigh McDonell \u201826 was very excited for the Crestwood game. She said, \u201cCrestwood\u2019s always a great team, but this year I think we are more evenly matched and I think we have a great shot at winning.\u201d Emma Butcher \u201826 expressed a similar sentiment, saying \u201cI think we are having a great season, and beating Crestwood isn\u2019t out of reach.\u201d The girls continued to be incredibly confident, as their skills speak for themselves. The Knights are motivated to keep leading the conference and to continue elevating their program as a whole. As fans, the SEM community is incredibly excited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"