Picking Between a USA All-American and a 220-Point Career Scorer? Gardner News Fans Have It Rough.

Alright, sports fam, listen up! The Gardner News just dropped a bomb, and it's a huge one for anyone who loves lacrosse in the area. They're asking *us* to help pick the Lacrosse Player of the Year, and man, is this going to be tough. We're talking about a combined poll for both boys' and girls' teams, so you know the competition is fierce. It's time to dive into who made the cut and why your vote actually matters!

The Boys Who Dominated the Field

Seriously, the talent on the boys' side is ridiculous. Collin Allain from Monty Tech? This dude was an absolute *force* on offense all junior season, creating chances and lighting up the scoreboard like it was nothing. But then you look at Oakmont's crew, and it's just mind-boggling, isn't it? Quin Buckley, a true leader and captain since his sophomore year, wrapped up his career with over 220 points and more than 150 goals! This season alone, he racked up 64 goals and 21 assists, earning both Mid-Wach B and Central Mass. Coaches All-Star honors. And what about Brayden Nally? Another junior hitting insane milestones, he crossed 200 career points, with 56 goals and 45 assists just this spring, also snagging those prestigious All-Star accolades. Then there’s Jack Norris, the undeniable face-off king for Oakmont, finishing his senior year with a jaw-dropping 258 wins, pushing his career total to over 800! Plus, he threw in 48 goals and 12 assists, because why not? But maybe the most jaw-dropping stat belongs t

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o Silas Roy, the Oakmont star who wasn't just good, he was named a USA All-American, Mid-Wach B League MVP, *and* a Central Mass. Coaches All Star! This season, he dominated with 108 ground balls, 57 caused turnovers, nine goals, and 11 assists. How do you even begin to pick from that lineup?!

The Girls Lighting Up the Scoreboard and Protecting the Net

And seriously, don't even get me started on the incredible girls' performances this spring! Oakmont's goalie, Sarah Duval, was an absolute brick wall in net, pulling off an insane 177 saves this season. Talk about stepping up when it matters most, right? Then you have the scoring machines: Juliette Gelinas, a junior, hit that massive 100 career goals milestone *this season*, adding 48 goals and 19 assists to her total. And Julia LaPrade? She also wrapped up her high school lacrosse career by hitting 100 goals in one of their final games, finishing with 39 goals and 17 assists after serving as a captain and leader for her squad. And junior captain Jada LeBlanc? She was a scoring dynamo, dropping 52 goals and 15 assists this season. These ladies were straight-up ballers, making massive impacts for their team all year long! So, yeah. The Gardner News asked *their readers* to vote, but man, it's not going to be easy. These athletes all had insane seasons, making huge impacts for their teams. Remember, reader votes count for 25% of the tally, with Sports Reporter Cait Kemp handling the rest. You've got until July 3 at noon to make your voice heard and help crown one of these incredible players. Get those votes in!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.