A note from Coach:All of these first years are great players, but more importantly they are fantastic people. Already they have figured out how to be a student/athlete at Babson and what it means to be a part of the Babson Women's Lacrosse family. They represent all the great alums that have come before them and set such great traditions and pride in place.
Meet Our New Players:Name: Emma Locke
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Boxford, MA
Fun Fact: Her middle name is Champion.
What she has to say:Even though we have to take everyone’s smelly loops on Sundays and sometimes we forget to take the balls out to practice, I have never been on a team like this one in my life. What I love best about the team are the practices, because although they are intense at times everyone can have fun and be focused on lacrosse.
What others say:“Emma is a strong force in the midfield”
“Seeing her speed is both mind-blowing and motivating”
What Kully Says:We have high hopes for Emma with her speed and endurance. A lot will be asked of her this spring. She will most likely play both ways. Her speed and agility will be critical to our team’s success.
Name: Hilary Reis
Position: Attack Wing
Hometown: Falmouth, Maine
Fun Fact: I have been "clocked" going 72 mph in a downhill course for ski racing.
What she has to say:The transition to college hasn't been the easiest for me. I hurt both my ankles right as preseason for soccer was ending which has set me back from participating with soccer let alone exercising, and that put a real damper on my first semester in college. Every practice that I watched made me realize just how much I want to get back on the field and play with my new teammates. All the girls are incredibly nice and fun, so I truly feel lucky to be part of such a great team!
What others say:“Hilary is incredibly enthusiastic”
“I can’t wait to have her on the field!”
What Kully says:Hil is a scrappy midfielder who we will rely on to pick up many lose ground balls and win those 50/50 balls.
Name: Taylor Kralovenec
Nickname: TK
Position: Attack
Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut
What she has to say:
My experience thus far as a freshmen has been AMAZING!!! I (not to be cliché) really have never felt so welcome before so fast. Some favorite experiences...alumni weekend petting zoo, dance off failure, a scrumptious meal at marissa monaco's house, getting relationship advice (actually that may not count as good times) and captains practices during fall ball were great times as well. one time I had chips and salsa and "gwack" with maphill that was delish. Being a freshmen on this team is
wonderful.
What other say:“TK makes me laugh every time I see her, she is always smiling and likes to make fun of Anna”
“being a freshman definitely doesn't stop her sarcastic jabs (a good thing of course)”
“TK has great stick skills and will help out the offense this year”
What Kully says:TK has one of the best shots on the team. She will join some upperclassmen attackers down at the home position. TK comes from a great Greenwich High program that will help her adjust to the college game.
Name: Sara Bee
Nickname: Bee
Position: Low Defense/Midfield
Hometown: Bedford, New Hampshire
Fun Fact: She is a superb recorder player. She is also currently playing field hockey.
What she has to say:
So far, I have been loving Babson Lax. The upperclassmen have been welcoming and I think there is team chemistry on and off the field. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to be part of such a successful team, but even more importantly, part of such a fun team. I cannot wait for the spring!
What others say:“Bee reminds me of Anita, she never gets cold and is a very hard worker.”
“The wild child of the frosh.”
“Sara is a great teammate and will be a strong force on the team”
What Kully says:Sara will provide us with her great defensive ability and muscle. She is strong, fast and has the ability to play both ways.
Name: Alex Smith
Position: Attack
Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut
What she has to say:I've had a very easy transition to college life and I feel that I can attribute most of that to the lacrosse team. Every returning player has been more than welcoming and inclusive, which has made for a smooth social transition. I love playing a sport at Babson because it is something that I am passionate about and can consistently work at to improve.
What others say:“tendency to be pretty quiet but really friendly at the same time”
“Alex has improved a lot this fall and will continue to do so”
What Kully Says:Alex wowed us in the fall. She has walked onto the team and has been such a pleasant surprise. She will be a huge utility player. She can play almost every position and tackles everything with 100% determination.
Name: Caroline McManus
Nickname: Carly
Position: Defense
Hometown: Walpole, MA
Fun Fact: Babson is shorter commute to her house than her high school was
What she has to say:I am not really sure what it is like yet to play two sports, but I am real excited to find out. Playing one sport has been really fun so far because I have had the chance to meet some really amazing people and make friends. Being a Babson athlete is pretty much awesome. It’s a lot of hard work, but very rewarding at the same time.
What others say:“It was so nice to have her supporting us during fall ball practices!”
“Can’t wait to play with her in the spring”
What Kully says:As the lone soccer/lax fyear Caroline will most likely make a big impact as a Defender/Dwing. Caroline has great game sense and natural defensive tendencies that will help out our D unit.
