1st Ever Legacy

Growing up listening to my mother’s stories of her years at Randolph Macon Woman’s College, I always pictured myself attending Randolph, but I never dreamed I could play lacrosse here. Back when my mother attended, sports were not that big of a deal at RMWC – I do not think there was even a lacrosse team! Thankfully, sports have now become a major part of life at Randolph, and Coach Wagner has built a fantastic lacrosse program. I have loved and played lacrosse for seven years, but I had never thought I would actually be able to play in college. To my delight and surprise, Coach Wagner and the team were extremely welcoming and encouraging. I am thrilled to be able to play for the Wildcats!

Despite my excitement, I was still quite nervous coming into the fall preseason. Having, obviously, never played at the college level, I was not sure if I could handle the intensity and balance lacrosse with my academics. But my fears were quickly calmed once the other first-years and I bonded with the team and got into the swing of things. After four weeks of practice I felt prepared (though still a bit anxious) for our fall ball play day. Despite the multiple injuries we suffered, I felt the play day and entire fall season went extremely well. We laid a good foundation upon which I am excited to build during our regular season next semester. Lacrosse is such a big part of my life here, and I could not have asked for a better group of teammates and coaches. I am honored to play lacrosse for my mother’s alma mater.

-Sara Woodward '16

Coaching at the 2nd Annual Fall Classic

It was a gorgeous November day, and I couldn’t help but think how lucky we were to be having a play day tournament in the afternoon. The Randolph Women’s Lacrosse team had hosted two get together last year that were a huge success; so everyone wanted to keep up that tradition.

Our team met for brunch earlier in the day, and as coach assigned everyone jobs, we all talked and made plans for the next few upcoming hours. I was given the position of being in charge of one of the middle school teams as a coach along with two of my teammates, Nushaa and Melanie. However, some of us were assigned roles as referees, as concession venders, or as workers to help the players sign in.  As the younger girls began to arrive, everyone seemed to be anxious to start the day dedicated to the sport we all love.

By 12:30 everything was in full swing. Games were being played and parents were cheering on their children while we made sure everyone was having a good time. There was even a stick-trick competition for the younger girls with prizes for the top three competitors!  As the day came to a close, each team choose about three or four girls to play in an All-Start game which was held at the very end of the tournament.  Once the horn blew to signify the end of that game, we said our goodbyes to the visiting players; all who promised to attend our next clinic as well.

                              Me with my AMAZING JAB Middle School Team

All in all, the day took a lot out of us; from running around, coaching, refereeing, and making sure everyone was having a wonderful experience. Yet, although we were physically weary, we were overjoyed that we hosted a tournament that was a huge success. And that was the most important feeling of all. I can’t wait until we host another play day next semester; and I know my teammates feel the same way!

Samantha Fagone '15