The USA Lacrosse Players of the Week recognize the most outstanding individual performances in high school girls’ lacrosse in each of the five regions — Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest and West — outlined in our high school coverage.
The South Region has concluded play, so this week, we honor the top players from the other four regions.
NORTHEAST
Kaleigh Harden, New Canaan (Conn.)
New Canaan waited 27 years between FCIAC trophy lifts, then Kaleigh Harden was a big reason why the Rams had to wait only about 11 months for their next title. The North Carolina-bound senior had her imprint all over a 10-8 win over Darien to make it back-to-back FCIAC championships.
Harden had two goals, six draw controls, two caused turnovers and two ground balls as the Rams avenged a loss to Darien earlier in the season.
“Kaleigh’s leadership, competitive drive and all out hustle sets her apart,” New Canaan coach Kristin Woods said. “She is a dynamic midfielder and makes an impact on both ends of the field.”
Also notable: Lily Berchin, Westhampton Beach (N.Y.); Catherine Berkery, Bronxville (N.Y.); Bella Germani, Northport (N.Y.); Kellie Linehan, Tappan Zee (N.Y.); Alexis Morton, Manhasset (N.Y.); Shannon Nolan, John Jay-Cross River (N.Y.); Madison Taylor, Wantagh (N.Y.); Sydney Widlitz, Guilford (Conn.)
— Dylan Butler
MID-ATLANTIC
Kate Galica, Conestoga (Pa.)
The junior midfielder had 13 goals and nine draw controls in back-to-back wins to pace the Pioneers to the district championship. The Virginia commit scored five goals, added two assists and came up with three draw controls in Conestoga’s 14-3 win over Springfield-Delco (Pa.) for the District 1 AAA team title. Galica had four of her goals in the first half as Conestoga jumped out to an 8-0 lead. Galica had eight goals, six draw controls and a caused turnover in a 12-4 win over defending state champion Radnor (Pa.) in the district semifinals.
Also notable: Sofie Bender, Marriotts Ridge (Md.); Maisy Clevenger, Marriotts Ridge (Md.); Lexi Dupcak, Broadneck (Md.); Lauren Hackett, Century (Md.); Sam Lavorini, Broadneck (Md.); Hayley Lettinga, Marriotts Ridge (Md.); Caroline Little, Century (Md.); Maddie Shoup, Penn Charter (Pa.); Val Thompson, Liberty (Md.)
— Justin Feil