WEST REGION Nike/US Lacrosse High School Preview FIT FOR A TITLE PRESEASON TOP 10 1. AMADOR VALLEY (CALIF.)
The North Coast Section Division I title barely eluded Amador Valley. Midfielder Jackie Gilbert could carry it over the hump.
2. CARONDELET (CALIF.) The Cougars beat Amador Valley for that North Coast title, but lost some key players to graduation. Do they have enough depth?
>> 3. CHERRY CREEK (COLO.)
The Bruins have advanced to all 16 state finals and won 10 titles, including last year. They’re led by Boston College-bound Colby Goettelman, Matt’s twin (opposite page).
4. TORREY PINES (CALIF.) The Falcons have a dynamic duo in Montserrat Quintana and Alexandra Rasmussen.
5. LA COSTA CANYON (CALIF.) The Mavericks got hot late with 12 straight wins en route to the San Diego Section Open title. Midfielder Genesis Lucero (Stanford) leads another formidable squad.
6. CENTAURUS (COLO.) The Warriors will look to build off of one of the most successful seasons in team history.
7. SACRED HEART PREP (CALIF.) Sacred Heart Prep broke through in 2013
as co-champ of the West Bay Athletic League Foothill Division. Midfielder Brigid White is legit.
8. AIR ACADEMY (COLO.) Madeline Jahelka (Cal) hopes to propel the Kadets further than their 2013 semifinal finish.
9. LOS ALAMITOS (CALIF.) The Griffins went
unbeaten in California and won the Southern Section. They could repeat.
10. CORONADO (CALIF.) Midfielder Hannah Downey is one of the top players in the region.
Coronado’s Sarah Andersen amped up her team’s offseason regimen in pursuit of SoCal supremacy By Todd Karpovich
E
ven though Sarah Andersen plays low defense for Coronado (Calif.), it’s not uncommon for her to scoop a ground ball and run the length of the field to start the attack.
Falcons coach Jessica Battle describes Andersen as the type of player who does all of the little things right on the lacrosse field. Even though many of her contributions don’t show up in the box score, her teammates appreciate her nuances. A four-year varsity starter, Andersen will play at Boston University starting next fall. “I’d like to improve my stick skills and get prepared mentally and physically for college lacrosse,” Andersen said. “As a team, I hope to lead Coronado back to the top and secure the championship this year in CIF Open Division.”
Andersen was a first-team All-City League, second-team San Diego All-CIF and US Lacrosse All-Academic honoree in 2013. This year, Andersen will mentor younger players, leading largely by example. During the offseason, she focused on endurance and joined the cross-country team. She then instituted cross-fit preseason conditioning four days a week during the winter.
Sarah Andersen will take her innate defensive talents to Boston University, where she plans to study hospitality administration.
The Falcons finished 20-5 in 2013, with Andersen marking opponents’ top attackers every game. “She’s an excellent defender, and they don’t always get the props they deserve,” Battle said. “She has excellent field sense. When you’re a defender, especially low ‘D,’ it’s just something you innately have. The kids that are going to be your top defenders step onto the field and know where to be.”
Andersen felt enough confidence in her game to take it 3,000 miles across the country.
M Hannah Downey Coronado (Calif.)
M Jackie Gilbert Amador Valley (Calif.)
D Hannah Hyatt Park City (Utah)
M Gabbi Klein Monte Vista (Calif.)
M Kendra Lanuza Chatfield (Colo.)
M Genesis Lucero La Costa Canyon (Calif.)
M Shelby Parks Denver East (Colo.)
M Montserrat Quintana Torrey Pines (Calif.)
M Alexandra Rasmussen Torrey Pines (Calif.)
A Caroline Ricci La Costa Canyon (Calif.)
A Publication of US Lacrosse
“I knew BU was the perfect choice when I went on my unofficial visit. I loved the urban campus and the presence of college students throughout the city of Boston,” she said. “There is a lot of academic support for athletes which was really important for me. Most importantly, the girls on the lacrosse team are like a family. I also really liked all of the coaches and the field and lax facilities and saw the campus as a place I would be happy to call home.” Andersen enrolled in Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences, but plans to transfer into the School of Hospitality after completing her general education requirements. “Ideally, I plan to complete a degree in hospitality administration, and then follow immediately with a master’s degree in gastronomy (study of food and culture] at BU,” she said. “My ultimate professional goal is to own my own restaurant.” LM
March 2014 >> LACROSSE MAGAZINE 51
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©CORONADO (SA); ©ANDY LEWIS (CG); ©DIRK DEWACHTER (MQ)
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