How long have you been playing lacrosse?

Molly- I have been playing lacrosse for six years!

Gabbie- I have been playing lacrosse since 8^th grade!

What made you want to play?

Molly- I wanted to play because all of my friends were doing it, and it seemed like a lot of fun. I’m very glad I decided to play though, because it has been a big part of my life since then. Many of the friends that inspired me to play still play with me here at Nazareth.

Gabbie- I used to be a competitive gymnast, and I stopped in 7^th grade, so I had a lot more time. A lot of my friends did lacrosse, and it was something I always wanted to try. I’m so glad I started playing because I love the sport so much!

What motivates you to do your best each game?

Molly- The pregame playlist is what motivates me to do my best every game. I love hearing all of my favorite songs on the way to games; it gets me really excited to play.

Gabbie- My teammates are who motivate me the most. We always cheer each other on, and it helps to keep me motivated!

What is your favorite thing about lacrosse?

Molly- My favorite thing about lacrosse is getting to play with my friends. I have been playing with many of the same teammates since 5^th grade, so we have a long history of playing together. It’s fun to play on a team with so much chemistry. I also love the energy on gamedays and the gameday braids!

Gabbie- My favorite thing about lacrosse is the team! I love playing with my best friends. We always have fun and push each other to work hard.

This article originally appeared in the May 2021 edition of The Nazareth, Volume XCIV, No. 4.