Girls’ lacrosse gears up to kick of the rest of their season
Samo girls’ lacrosse officially started their 2025 season on Feb. 2 against Hart High School. After a challenging 2024 season, the team finished with a 5-10-1 record in the Ocean League. The team faced key motivating wins, such as their impressive 20-5 victory against Beverly Hills High School, but ultimately tough competition and some close losses kept them from making the CIF playoffs.
The Vikings are off to a powerful start this season. They won their first game with a dominating 22-13 win at Hart High School. They played their first home game on Feb. 19 against Saugus High School, ending in an 8-19 score. The girls’ next home game was against Dos Pueblos, finishing in another close loss of 9-10 on Feb. 27.
On March 1, Samo played in the Rose Bowl Jamboree Tournament, losing against University High School and El Dorado High School with scores of 1-8 and 3-14, respectively, and winning against Chadwick High School with a score of 10-5.
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Tess Sloan (’25) scans the field at Belmar Historic Park at game against Dos Pueblos High School on Feb. 27.
This commanding start sets the tone for the rest of the season ahead. Samo looks to win the Ocean League and make the CIF playoffs. Head Coach Brian Patenaude shares his expectations for the upcoming season.
“I want the team to give their all any time they're on the field and supporting their teammates on and off the field,” said Patenaude. “One of our biggest strengths this year is our athletes' personalities. Each individual personality brings a great dynamic to our team as a whole.”
This season the team gained 15 new freshman players, eager to make their mark on the field. Coming back more determined than ever, ready to guide the team, are captains Tehmina Zarin (’26), Hayden Hansen (’25) and Ila Labb (’25). Hansen offers insight into her process of leading and motivating the team.
“I would definitely say our biggest strength is our team spirit. We’re very supportive of one another and as we work through difficult games and challenging practices we’re always there for one another. As a team we want to work on our offense and defense, and also make sure we are working together and working our hardest in all our games,” Hansen said.
The Vikings’, currently at a record of 2-6, will play their next home game against Culver City High School on March 21.