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Accolades pouring in

Tuesday, May, 13 By Matt Jenkins
Staff writer

The accolades continue to pour in for the Pingree girls. Sam Taylor, a First Team All-American for U.S. Lacrosse last year, achieved the next level of recognition by being named an Under Armour All-American this season. She got the call late last week, notifying her that she was selected as an All-American and will be playing in the North-South game in July.

The selection only solidifies Taylor's standing as one of the top senior lacrosse players in the country.

Pingree (9-5) is getting contributions from players other than Taylor, however. Michaela Colbert and Haley Thompson have each been playing very well; both tried out for the Lower New England teams. They were selected to play with the Lower New England 2 team and will compete in nationals over Memorial Day weekend.

"Michaela has been very hot. She's on a streak right now and she's doing it defensively, too," Pingree coach Sarah Powers said. "She turned it on about three weeks into the season. Her and Haley making the Lower New Englands is a big deal and has been a boost to their confidence."

Taylor, meanwhile, may appear to be having some slow games from time to time, but you can't truly judge her contributions to the Highlanders looking at stats alone.

"Philosophically, what we try to do is capitalize on her strengths. She is an excellent feeder. She's doing her job and making everyone else look really good," Powers said. "She's a playmaker and with Brit Mscisz, Michaela, and Haley finishing plays, she's had a great year, especially since she's coming off a broken leg."