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Gabby Southworth MCLEAN, VA. Although it was sad, I really enjoyed reading the article about
Nick Colleluori and his family (“Relentless,” January 2012). It’s inspiring hearing their story. I think it’s important to honor fallen lacrosse players such as Nick Colleluori, George Boiardi, Will Barrow and Yeardley Love. They are what keep me going. When the going gets tough, I think of them and how they would give anything to play one more game. I play my hardest for them.
PEACHY KEEN Being from Georgia doesn’t
usually bring much attention from the lacrosse world. In the past two years, four high school female lacrosse players from Georgia have committed to elite Division I teams—all in the American Lacrosse Conference (ALC). Three of them are from the same high school. Jenna Kasmarik (Lambert) currently plays lacrosse at Johns Hopkins. Amanda Lockwood (Milton) will play at Vanderbilt next year. Heather Harmon (Milton High) will play at Penn State next year. Lydia Cassada (Milton) will play
at Northwestern in 2012- 13. All of them have played on the X-Team under the direction of Crista Samaras and her group of incredibly talented coaches. We read a lot about the girls from Maryland, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. But our Georgia girls have accomplished the same accolades, but in less time (because lacrosse is new down here) and in most cases, with less coaching. It takes seeking out people like Crista Samaras to achieve your full potential and realize your dreams.
Dani Kasmarik Suwanee, Ga.
LIKE FATHER, SON While I have never met
Connor Buczek, I am not surprised to read about him (“The X Factor,” January 2012), as I played high school lacrosse and football with his father Gary in the 1980s. Gary was a man possessed on the field and in the weight room. It looks like he passed along all the physical aspects to Connor but more importantly he instilled the love of the game. Well done. (One correction — Gary played football at Rutgers.)
Bruce Gray Basking Ridge, N.J.
A LACROSSE POEM A flying ball free Rising clear you see Its yellow smirking Wakes all the lurking It falls into a net
Shining it gets tossed out To the middle, I vet The yellow is to pout They toss the beacon light Lacrosse players in flight Charming every young child Even though it is not mild Then everyone leaves The ball looks around He’s left on the ground Dimly it sadly grieves
Nicholas Micheletti Pennington, N.J.
KEEP LACROSSE SAFE FOR ALL
Katie Stahl LANCASTER, PA.
I’ve been playing girls’ lacrosse as a defender for seven years. Recently the violence and aggression in the sport has increased. Because of this I have received three concussions in the past year due to checking, slashing and a dangerous shot. As a result, I am no longer able to play lacrosse. I’m happy to see stricter rules put in place on these issues (“Great Sport,” October 2011), and I can only hope that referees abide by these new rules and help make this game safer. I also hope that coaches help their players follow these rules.
>> PICTURE THIS Mine!
I loved the spectacular “Picture This” photo in the
January 2012 issue. Mine is not nearly so spectacular, but I managed to capture a moment that I think defines my daughter Christine Carugati’s love of lacrosse and determination during a game for her TriState 2016 PA Elite team in the All Star Express Tournament in Kirkwood, Del., July 15, 2011. Keep up the good work.
Mary Carugati Langhorne, Pa.
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