“My Deerfield team won the New England prep tournament my sophomore year,” Vitt says. “And although that title doesn’t compare to the national title, I feel that I still know what it takes to win and am confident we will do so.”

Back on the Blue Line

Coming in to help fill the defensive void left by the graduation of Jamie Hagerman ’03 and Pamela Van Reesema ’03, Lindsay Weaver joins the Crimson blue lines and brings with her speed and promising skill.

Weaver understands the pressures on her as the only freshmen defensive recruit.

“The defense that graduated last year left pretty big shoes to fill,” Weaver says. “It was a little intimidating at first. With each week of practice I am gaining confidence and I feel as though I will fit in pretty well.”

Back at home, she used to play with her public school team and she more than held her own with the boys she played with and against, much like a number of the Crimson’s players.

“Being the only girl, I felt like there was a part of the team that I didn’t belong to,” Weaver says. “Locker-room talk and activity is what brings a team closer together. It is a special type of bonding that I didn’t experience as part of my high school team.”

If there is one place where her skills are not quite up to par with the rest of her talent, it’s the speed of her handling of the puck.

“I can see us playing together possibly,” Ruggiero says. “She’s got quick feet, but her hands have to catch up to her feet. Weaver has a strong desire to improve.

“My goal for this season is to not only improve my shooting and passing, but also to learn as much as possible from my more experienced teammates and coaches by following their advice,” Weaver says.

“In my opinion, Weaver isn’t only going to get it done, she’s going to get it done well,” says junior Ashley Banfield.

Ca-Pow

Forward Caitlin Cahow’s fearless style of play should add another punch to the Crimson offensive arsenal.

“Caitlin Cahow has a great deal of speed and a good sense of the game,” says sophomore Julie Chu. “She’s not afraid to get into the corners and battle it out with the opponent, which is great to see.”

Cahow’s grit and her all-around skill indicate that she could be a threat to opposing defenses in several ways.