The Stick Drop USA Lacrosse Magazine

Abby Bosco has had a whirlwind last two seasons of college lacrosse. A star defender at Penn, she had to sit out a second straight year in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This fall, she decided to transfer to Maryland, where she joined a group of talented newcomers looking to continue a winning tradition … Continue reading Abby Bosco | S2 E11 →

Jill Girardi thought 2021 would be her final year, but COVID-19 allowed her the chance to return to Northwestern this season. She knew she’d never play for another school, and the Wildcats are happy she’s back. Girardi, the draw specialist who can find the cage, is fueling Northwestern toward the final four. Without Izzy Scane, … Continue reading Jill Girardi | S2 E10 →

Ellie Masera has burst onto the scene as potentially the next great goal scorer for Stony Brook women’s lacrosse. She’s a lightning bolt on the lacrosse field and is learning from greats like Ally Kennedy. Masera has been through plenty in 2022, including a house fire that destroyed her family’s home, but she’s looking forward … Continue reading Ellie Masera | S2 E9 →

Molly Dougherty is in the final weeks of her college lacrosse career — one that started in 2017, included a national championship and will end with plenty of lessons learned. Dougherty, the James Madison goalie, has had plenty of time to develop her craft in Harrisonburg. She’s become one of the nation’s top goalies, and … Continue reading Molly Dougherty | S2 E8 →

Janine Tucker coached her final game at Homewood Field last weekend, capping one of the most historic careers in the history of the sport. Over the course of 29 years, Tucker built the Johns Hopkins women’s lacrosse program and developed plenty of relationships along the way. Now that her career is coming to an end, … Continue reading Janine Tucker | S2 E7 →

What can’t Kyyyla Sears do? The Princeton women’s lacrosses star can score with the best in college lacrosse, put her teammates in positions to succeed and create turnovers on the ride. Oh, and she can sign the national anthem before games. The multi-talented leader of Chris Sailer’s program is working her way up the history … Continue reading Kyla Sears | S2 E6 →