Thursday, October 1, 2026
Rockin’ Mules girls lacrosse coach Casey Capece has already made some dramatic moves. Plenty off last year’s roster graduated, so to fill in those vacancies, after a 10-3 record in 2025, some sophomores from the JV level are thrust into the bright lights of varsity play.
“We’re about a week in, there’s a lot to learn and figure out right now,” she said early in camp.
One thing served up on a silver platter is who the team leader is:
“As far as leadership, Makayla Boubert has been with me since the eighth grade,” Capece said. “She brings the energy and the enthusiasm to the team, she keeps everyone organized. It’s Malverne and East Rockaway so the one thing that I love is that she is like the glue of the team. Having Makayla as a captain just brings about a cohesiveness.”
The rest of the pieces are coming together, too. Boubert happens to be a midfielder, strong on both ends of the field. Defensively tough, and effectively the point guard if thrust into the o-zone.
Junior twins Colleen and Caitlin Lynch are both expected to see plenty of playing time. Colleen is a midfielder who draws upon her basketball skills for her quick footwork at the draw control, and Caitlin is a defender who Capece says has exceptional lacrosse IQ.
Sophomore Eliana Morant can’t be overlooked, her territory is between the pipes. The sophomore goalie has made strides since she first joined the varsity unit as an eighth grader.
New to the squad is junior Caitlyn Carew, who has lacrosse experience outside of school.
“She’s dominant on the draw control, she can see open players, she can get them the ball, I think she’s going to be a huge part of our offense this year,” Capece said.
Then there’s what Capece called “utility players,” athletes that can go anywhere on the field and make an impact instantly: Senior Emily Valdebonito and sophomore Claire Harvey.
The coach’s motto is “I need everybody to be a threat, I need everybody to be able to go to the cage and score.” No hero-lacrosse in Malverne/East Rockaway.
To read more about the Rockin' Mules' 2026 boys lacrosse team, click here. To see more of the Herald’s 2026 Lacrosse Preview, click here.
