Central Valley. M-W Varsity Girls Lacrosse team defeats Cornwall 13-7 in season opener

| 26 Mar 2025 | 12:03

On a cool Tuesday afternoon, March 25, the Crusaders started their 2025 lacrosse season at home when they hosted the Dragons of Cornwall.

Head Coach Elise Fugowski and Assistant Coach Jaidin Kilner have their young team ready to go this year with only four seniors on the roster.

The Crusaders took an early lead on a goal by Katerine Zrelak and took a 4-2 first quarter lead.

The Crusaders pushed their lead to 8-5 by the half with Kyra Gilligan scoring two of her five goals in the second quarter.

In the third quarter the Crusaders pulled away with Jocelyn Rostawanik scoring her second goal and the team taking a 11-5 lead.

The Crusaders defense, lead by Goalie Lilly Crowley, held off the Dragons in the fourth quarter.

The Crusaders’ opening day 13-7 victory brings their record to 1-0; their next game will be on Friday when they host Wallkill.

- William Dimmit