Noto: “I thought the level of play was pretty high. Knowing that there would be an all-star team was definitely in the back of my head, and in the beginning of the day I made it an asset to make that team.” Noto: “I didn’t know exactly what the competition would be like going into the event, but one of my goals was just to play hard, hustle, and drive to the goal because I knew if I did those things than my game would unfold. Gabriella Noto, 2017 Attack, Darien, CT, CT Chargers My teammates only made me a better player, and I am so thankful that I got to share my skills with them.” Throughout the day we dominated on the field and it was overall a great experience. Everyone on my team had great skill and it was an honor to play with them. We all got along and respected each other, which resulted in us playing well together. Mastroianni: “In the morning and afternoon, I believe that my team meshed great. How do you feel the players meshed together on your team in the morning and afternoon?
Moving on in my lacrosse career I know I have to continue to work on my shot, draw, and many other aspects of the game.” However, there is always room for improvement. Keep it simple, play smart, and give it all you got, and I promise that you will be seen. I also learned that you do not always have to do the fanciest moves in order to get noticed. Mastroianni: “From this experience, I learned that I can compete with these high-level girls as long as I am always playing my heart out. What did you learn about your game and what do you need to work on moving forward? I had to remember the fundamentals and give 110% every time I entered that circle.” I had to face girls that had a lot of experience and skill. Participating in the draw was one of my biggest challenges. Everyone had a strong work ethic and as players, we challenged each other all day. Mastroianni: “The competition at the event was strong. How would you describe the level of competition in the event and how did you adapt? I felt as though I met my goals throughout the games.” Sara Hughes of Methacton (PA) is defended by Rina Rosnow of Overlake School (WA) in the Fab 40 Game Ultimately, I wanted to be the best lacrosse player I could be. Mastroianni:“During this event, my goals throughout the day were to be highly competitive, to see if I could play at an elite level with the upperclassman girls, and to be noticed by the college coaches who were there. What goals had you set for the event and do you feel you met them? The Philly Showcase really shuffled everyone, which helped you bond with new people.Īllison Mastroianni 2017 Midfielder, Bridgewater-Raritan, N.J., Steps NJ
“Sometimes there are a lot of players that know each other on the same team. Hacke enjoyed the challenge of facing elite players.
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Click here for a story on the Fab 40 game and click here for the full list of Fab 40 players. Below are interviews with Mastroianni, McDuffee and Darien (CT) 2017 attack Gabriella Noto, who scored two goals in the Fab 40 Game. Anthony’s (N.Y.) 2016 midfielder Kara McDuffee was a close runner-up for MVP honors and Conestoga 2017 midfielder Scottie Rose Growney was the second runner-up. In the morning round robin games (players were split into eight teams), Later, Hacke and Mastroianni were named to the Fab 40 All-Star Game. Hacke, a midfielder, and Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.) 2017 midfielder Allison Mastroianni shared MVP voting in the morning games Saturday. “I felt that everyone worked together and was there on that freezing morning because they love lacrosse.” Anthony’s Kara McDuffee (left) defends 2017 attack Victoria Barretta of Downingtown East (PA) in Saturday’s Fab 40 Game at the Philly Showcase (Photos for I knew that there would be a lot of strong players. “I learned to rely on new players and to trust my own strengths,” said Hacke. – Conestoga sophomore Eliza Hacke said she enjoyed learning to play with new teammates after being placed on a team of strangers in Saturday’s Philly Girls Showcase at Westtown School.