Baldwin Bruins girls lacrosse aims to rebound from tough year

After winning the Conference 3 title in 2024, the Baldwin girls jumped to Conference 2 after losing several top players. The Bruins suffered through a 1-13 season. This spring should go smoother with its return to Conference 3. 

“I think we’ll be up there,’’ coach Rebecca Posillico said. “I don’t think we’ll win the conference again, but we’ll shoot for it. We’ll definitely be more competitive than last year.’’

The Bruins should be lots better after sustaining  some losses by 10 goals. “It was really tough because we came off such a successful season,’’ Posillico said. “It was hard for the girls to wrap their brains around going into a game expecting the worst. We had to learn how to lose. We grew stronger emotionally.’’

There’s a lot of talent. Baldwin is led by star midfielder, senior Ava Jerome, who scored 26 goals and dished out 8 assists to earn All-Conference honors. “She’s also very strong on defense, exerts a lot of energy there,’’ Posillico said “And she shines on offense with a real good shot.

An All-County Honorable Mention, senior midfielder CJ Keryc recorded 19 goals and 7 assists, and is excellent at draws. “Offensively, she’s got a good game sense,’’ Posillico said.

The brightest surprise in 2025 was 8^th-grader Valentina Altamirno, who pumped in 11 goals with 12 assists to make All Conference. “Toward the end of season, she got more confidence,” Posillico said. “She’ll be a big help this year.’’

Crucial to the defense is senior Kaci Carpenter, an All-Conference selection, and unsung hero, senior Meghan Bernier. Senior Morgan Ransom is a low defender who is small but effective as the goalie’s top assistant. 

Mia Randazzo is a senior attacker always looking for cutters to feed. “She has a strong crease roll,’’ Posillico said.

The lone win came over Archbishop Molloy, 11-7, last April 15 - its Breast Cancer Awareness game. Last season, Posillico battled breast cancer, but she’s over it and hopes so is the losing.

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