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The VHHS Girls' Lacrosse Team fields Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Frosh/Soph teams. Our Junior Varsity team is composed of all grades and focuses on developing players for the Varsity team. Our Frosh/Soph team focuses on the basics of the sport and developing players to compete at the JV and Varsity levels.
Contact a Coach or Coaches listed on the "Coaches" page to request information.
Please see the Schedule & Calendar page
for game and practice times.
Announcements
OPEN LACROSSE - Wednesday, September 25
Our first open lacrosse session of the 2024-2025 school year will be held on Wednesday September 25
- Date: Wed 9/25/24
- Time: 6-7:30 pm
- Where: VHHS Stadium
Open lacrosse is open to all girls at VHHS, regardless of intent to play during the season, and is a good opportunity to start getting ready for the season, learn the sport, and/or play for the fun of it.
Please spread the word to anyone you think might be interested.
We have a limited number of sticks and goggles that may be borrowed. You must have your own formed mouthguard.
2024 GIRLS' LACROSSE AWARDS NIGHT
Our 2024 Girls' Lacrosse Awards Program was held on Wednesday June 5. The coaching staff would like to thank all of our players for their contribution to the season. We wish our graduating Seniors success in the future and look forward to seeing the rest of our players back next season.
All-Sectional Player - Amelia Bell
Central Suburban League - Sportsmanship Award - Violet Cairo
Central Suburban League - All-Conference - Avery Heim, Isabelle Smith
Central Suburban League - All-Academic - Amelia Bell, Emily Dornbusch, Taylor Korner
Joyce Kolton Varsity Most Valuable Player Award – Amelia Bell
Varsity Most Valuable Player, Offense - Isabelle Smith
Varsity Most Valuable Player, Defense - Priya Schlimon
Bob Thompson Varsity Rookie of the Year - Isabelle Smith
Varsity Team Spirit Award - Emma Foy
Varsity Most Improved Player - Charlotte Smith
Junior Varsity Most Valuable Player - Mia Muraca
The 2024 Spring Sports Awards Booklet is not yet available but is expected to be posted here when it becomes available.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILY DORNBUSCH!
Emily will continue her Girls' Lacrosse career at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. Emily will be studying Psychology while competing for the Vikings. See also the May 1, 2024 ePawPrints.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ABIGAIL THOMAS!
Abigail was inducted into the National Honor Society on Monday April 8.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILIA TORRES MELENDEZ and LEONOR NEWMAN!
Emilia and Leanor were two of 15 recipients of the February 2024 Ellen Cwik Cougar Class Act Award. The Cougar Class Act Award recognizes students who exemplify our Vernon Hills High School values and support our DARING Mission. These students make a positive difference in our school by their attitudes and actions.
Of note: Beatriz Alonzo Arroyo was a recipient of the October 2023 Ellen Cwik Cougar Class Act Award (prior to joining the lacrosse program).
CONGRATULATIONS TO AMELIA BELL!
Amelia will continue her Girls' Lacrosse career at Aurora University in Aurora, IL. Amelia will be studying Political Science while competing for the Spartans. See also the March 6, 2024 ePawPrints.
2023 GIRLS' LACROSSE AWARDS NIGHT
Our 2023 Girls' Lacrosse Awards Program was held on Tuesday May 30. The coaching staff would like to thank all of our players for their contribution to the season. We wish our graduating Seniors success in the future and look forward to seeing the rest of our players back next season.
All-Sectional Player - Elizabeth Eitel
Central Suburban League - Sportsmanship Award - Violet Cairo
Central Suburban League - All-Conference - Lily Cairo, Elizabeth Eitel
Central Suburban League - All-Academic - Lily Cairo, Colleen Jastper, Elizabeth Eitel
Joyce Kolton Varsity Most Valuable Player Award – Elizabeth Eitel
Varsity Most Valuable Player, Offense - Amelia Bell
Varsity Most Valuable Player, Defense - Emily Dornbusch
Bob Thompson Varsity Rookie of the Year - Sophia Bush
Varsity Team Spirit Award - Emma Foy
Varsity Most Improved Player - Nina Anand, Priya Schlimon
Frosh-Soph Most Valuable Player - Emma Foy
The 2023 Spring Sports Awards Booklet is not yet available but is expected to be posted here when it becomes available.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
LIZZY EITEL and LILY CAIRO!
Lizzy and Lily both reached milestones in their high school lacrosse careers recently.
- Lizzy gained her 100th career point (goals plus assists) upon scoring the first goal in our game vs. Libertyville Wildcats on May 6.
- Lily achieved 300 career saves with her second save in our game vs. Evanston Wildkits on May 8.
CONGRATULATIONS TO NOEMI RAMIREZ!
Congratulations to Noemi Ramirez, 2022 GLAX alumna, on her induction into the Vernon Hills High School Wall of Fame. Noemi is currently playing for Regis University.
IHSA TEAM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Congratulations to members of the 2022 Girls' Lacrosse team for qualifying for the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award. Qualifying teams were required to achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the season.
COUGARS IN THE NEWS
May 6, 2022. Daily Herald. Girls lacrosse: Defense keys Stevenson's surge. Vernon Hills update.
Refer to the VHHS Girls' Lacrosse in the News page for more team coverage.