South Side Cyclones girls lacrosse team reloads for title defense

The girls’ team enters this season in a new role — defending Nassau Class C champions.

After capturing the first county title in program history last spring, the Cyclones bring back a deep and talented roster, though they will have to replace two 50-goal scorers lost to graduation.

“I think it is,” coach Rob Devlin said of the championship still resonating with his team. “I still hear them mention it. It’s not one of those things that’s old hat for us, so I think that’s nice.”

While the accomplishment remains fresh, the focus has shifted to building this year’s group. Devlin said a competitive training camp has made it difficult to settle on a lineup.

“We have a large group of girls who are really good at what they do,” he said. “We’re going to see who really sets up to be the standout players.”

Among those expected to step into larger roles are juniors Sky Korten and Bobbi Creo, who both played key parts in last year’s championship run. Creo scored five times in the county title game and finished with 31 goals on the year, while Creo added a pair en route to a 37-goal campaign.

“She’s bigger, and stronger, and smarter,” Devilin said of Creo. “I think she’s going to be a really good threat on offense.”

Freshman Juliette Diorio could also make an immediate impact after an impressive start to varsity play, while players like Olivia Mayerhofer, Caitlin McNulty and Summer Stack add depth to the offense. Sophomore Lola Symmons has also stood out after missing last season with an ACL injury.

Defensively, senior Lexi Giannone leads a unit that includes juniors Austen Finegan, Natalie Cammalleri, and Laura Lozito, while junior Reese Long returns in the midfield after playing a key role in last year’s playoff run.

In goal, senior captain Tara Cody provides a steady presence.

“Tara doesn’t get flustered that much,” Devlin said. “She does her job. She knows she’s important to the team.”

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