5/9 – Andover: 18, Loomis: 3
Girls Lacrosse (15–0) capped off a dominant regular season on Saturday, defeating Loomis Chaffee (Loomis) by 15 goals to close out its undefeated campaign. Andover kept Loomis scoreless through the first half and surrendered just three goals throughout the game, all while playing through a relentless downpour that had begun before the match’s commencement. Notably, Emma Morrison ’28 scored her hundredth career goal. Entering the Prep Cup this Saturday, the team hopes to recreate its championship win last season.
On Saturday, despite a Senior night home-crowd-backing Loomis, Loomis was never able to find its footing. Andover dominated the draw circle, winning 80 to 90 percent of controls. Andover’s defensive unit had 30 combined draw controls and forced turnovers over the course of the game. Charlotte Dorman PG’26 described the team’s strategy of using the elements to their advantage, focusing on what it could control.
“It was pouring rain during warm-ups and throughout the entire game, so our main focus was to play through the unpredictables and harness our controllables. We didn’t let the rain affect us, and we actually let it fuel us, we were excited to play in the downpour,” said Dorman.
Dorman continued, “We made sure to match their energy. In a previous rainy game, we didn’t do a good job of taking care of each possession, with a lot of missed shots, dropped passes, and bobbling. So in practice, we focused on doing the little things right, taking care of the ball, and making the most of each possession.”
The offensive production was spread across the roster, with newcomers and veterans contributing to the scoreboard. Aubrey Orraca-Cecil ’29 and Meghan McKiernan ’28 scored two goals each. Dorman, returning from injury, dominated the net in her first game back, a moment that energized the bench. Vanessa Hall ’28 highlighted the balanced scoring throughout the team.
“Charlotte [Dorman] scored, which was really awesome because it was one of her first games back since her injury. She has been out for most of the season, and she was able to come in and score, which was great to see. Scarlet [Glass PG’26] had some goals, Megan had some, and it was an all around team effort. The bench was really energized for everyone who scored. The energy stayed high throughout the game,” said Hall.
The most celebrated moment of the afternoon belonged to Morrison, who reached 100 career goals on Saturday. Morrison hit the milestone in just her second year on Varsity, emphasizing the team that made the milestone possible.
“I was going into it with a strong mindset that we had to work really hard for it and that it was not going to come easily. My teammates are so good about sharing the ball and wanting to win. The energy they bring into the game and the way they cheer for each other when people score makes it so much fun. Every day, no matter how the game is going or the weather, everyone supports each other so well. That is why we do so well,” said Morrison.
With the regular season now behind it, Girls Lacrosse now turns its attention to the New England Prep Cup, where it will enter as the defending champion and one of the top seeds in the field. This week, preparation is centered around sharpening the details. Specifically, Hall immediately pointed to communication and defense.
“My mind instantly goes to defense. I anticipate that we’ll be facing some really strong offenses with really skilled players. So I think that if we just have really good communication and slides, they won’t be able to get good quality shots or anything. And for our team as a whole, when we have good defensive stops, it just really generates our offense and builds the energy for the team. So our defense is essentially just fueling a good offense for us,” said Hall.
Girls Lacrosse will play its first Prep Cup game away on Saturday.
