Lacrosse players Marin Lally, junior, and Madelyn Haas, senior, have recently achieved two notable milestones of scoring 100 career points and 100 goals in their careers.
In the history of the team, only six players have reached 100 points and four have reached 100 goals. Players earn points from goals and assists, while goals are only goals.
Renee Abrolat, head coach, expressed her excitement for Haas and Lally for achieving this feat.
“There have only been two other athletes in our program’s history to reach 100 career goals and for them to become the third and fourth players to achieve that has been truly amazing to watch.” Abrolat said. “Madelyn and Marin put so much time and effort into the sport and our team, I am incredibly proud of them. We are lucky to have them as a part of our program.”
Abrolat said Haas and Lally have made an impact on the team since their very first year.
“They have really grown into their own as players and teammates and have found a groove that works for the team. Madelyn and Marin are able to play and adapt quickly which makes them so valuable on the field,” Abrolat said. “Madelyn and Marin are always striving to get better in season and during the off season and have put a ton of work in to get to where they are today.”
Lally has been playing lacrosse since fifth grade, starting with the Lou Fusz club team before joining MHS’ team as a freshman.
“Since being a freshman, I’ve been working hard on and off the field to improve and try to produce in the games as much as I can,” Lally said. “I’m really excited and proud to have reached this goal.”
Lally shared that one of her memorable goals was in a recent game against MICDS and explained that her success would not
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have been possible without the support of her team.
“I was able to get us three goals when we were only two behind them. That made a big difference,” Lally said. “They [teammates] set me up for a lot of goals with their assists and support throughout the season.”
Lally’s message to aspiring players is to “try your hardest on and off the field” and to “always stay positive and strive for your goals.”
Haas began playing lacrosse in fifth grade for MHS’ feeder team before joining the Samurai Club team in eighth grade.
“I feel very humbled and thankful to have reached this milestone in my career,” Haas said.
Hass said her most memorable goal was against Westminster her junior year.
“The Westminster goalie got called for shooting space, and I took an 8-meter shot on an empty net,” she said.
Haas credited her team for her accomplishment.
“When you’re doing the same thing day after day, it’s hard to find joy, but the people you’re playing with will always make everything worth it,” she said.
Haas emphasizes the broader significance of lacrosse beyond statistics.
“Lacrosse, or any sport for that matter, isn’t all about stats. Of course, it feels nice to reach 100 points, but there are aspects of the game that are equally as important as points that aren’t accounted for in stats,” Haas said. “Hard work, dedication and a strong mental game are all you need to be a strong player no matter what the stats have to say.”
