Despite falling, Catherine Dickinson still manages to keep control of the ball. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Coming off 2008's 21-0 record and the Class B state title the Garden City Trojans girl's lacrosse team started the 2009 season with three straight wins, including a 19-6 victory over Calhoun on March 27th. Senior Caroline McTiernan scored four goals and had four assists against Calhoun. Lauren Terracciano also had four goals and one assist. Other scoring for Garden City included: Shannon Mangini (2), Emily Norell (2), Caroline Tarzian (2), Katie D'Antonio (1), Alex Bruno (1), and Katie Harrington (1). Other assists for GC: Emily Norell (2), Catherine Dickinson (1), Mikaela Rix (1), and Shannon Mangini(1). Erin Mullins made three saves in goal for the Trojans. Teammate Kelly Weis made one save. The three-time defending state champions are, once again, coached by Diane Chapman with assistants, Gina Sambus and Dane Solomon. This year's roster includes: Lauren Terracciano, Caroline McTiernan, Kaila McDonnell, MaryJo Kramer, Megan Walters, Emily Norell, Katie D'Antonio, Catherine Dickinson, Katie Harrington, Barbara Sullivan, Mariah Pewarski, Shannon Defliese, Kelly Weis, Erin Mullins, Alex Bruno, Kate Butcher, Caroline Confort, Gabby Garcia, Shannon Mangini, Katherine Sullivan, Mikaela Rix, Arin Stasco, Rachel Dooley, Gabby Nesi, Jessica Greene, and Caroline Tarzian.

After making a save, Kelly Weis prepares to put the ball back in play. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com You can see more photos from the game against Calhoun at www.newsphoto.com

Mariah Pewarski looks to pass against Calhoun. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com The team prepares to take the field against Calhoun. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Caroline McTiernan in action against Calhoun. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Kaila McDonnell defends against Calhoun. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com Shannon Mangini takes possession after a faceoff. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com