Baldwin girls’ lacrosse brought the offensive firepower in its conference matchup against Herricks on April 28, as the girls consistently found the net in the 16-10 victory.
This was the most the Bruins scored in a game so far this season. While there was a plethora of impressive performances to highlight, Sophomore Jasmine Tiong Smith’s consistent proficiency on draws caught coach Rebecca LaFlare’s eye.
“Our draw control was amazing and a lot of that was Jasmine Tiong Smith,” Laflare said. “She had a lot of draw controls and won a lot of them and that is what wins games. I also think our transition was really beautiful today.”
Tiong Smith was certainly worthy of the shout out from the coach, as the sophomore’s ability to win face-offs was invaluable in setting the tone and earning the Bruins extra possessions and granting them more time of possession.
On offense, the Bruins were able to score from a variety of sets and looks, demonstrating the versatility and potency of the unit. Seventh-grader Kaitlin Timmes played well above her age level, as she notched 4 goals and 2 assists from sheer footspeed. She now has 24 goals on the season. Senior Kirsten Mahler led the team with five goals while showcasing the ability both the beat defenders in isolation and an innate sense to cut into soft spots of the defense. Sophomores Emma Ryan and Nina Randazzo both had multi-goal efforts, with Ryan scoring 3 times and Randazzo scoring twice. Junior Kathy Romero and eighth-grader CJ Keryc also scored.