Taylor Cummings is a three-time Tewaaraton winner, a member of Team USA and the head coach at McDonogh (Md.) . "Taylor's Takes" is presented by Gait Lacrosse. Be legendary.
A few weeks ago, I was loving all of the females in the booth. This week, I’m obsessing over the females who are taking over the mics on their very own podcasts.
Sheehan Stanwick Burch is now hosting “The Stick Drop” for US Lacrosse Magazine.
Also for US Lacrosse Magazine, Dana Boyle just recently launched “No Boundaries.”
Current Terp phenom Lizzie Colson is currently balancing being a student-athlete while also producing her own show, “The Lineup.”
And I of course have to mention the superstar group of Rachael DeCecco, Alyssa Murray and Halley Griggs in their newest podcast “Playing Catch-Up” for Inside Lacrosse.
Each show highlights the female players, leaders, role models and coaches of today in different ways and continues to give our sport the visibility it needs to grow. I’ve always been so proud to be part of this female lacrosse community, and I’m so grateful that the world now gets to hear from these amazing women on a weekly basis. Thank you for all that you do! We are all listening with open ears!
And now let’s turn our attention to the players on the field this week who very well may end up on some of these podcasts in the near future!
Taylor’s Top Players
Marin Hartshorn, Rutgers
Hartshorn was a thorn in the side of Maryland all night long on Thursday. She kept the game close the thanks to her grit on the ride, poise on the offensive end and determination in the draw circle.
Hartshorn was most effective in the feeding game because she always keeps her head up on the dodge. As soon as she sees a slide, she finds an open teammate with a crisp set up pass for a goal. Her five assists, three goals and five draw controls led Rutgers in its close matchup against the Terps.
Lia LaPrise, UConn
LaPrise was a standout for the Huskies despite UConn’s triple-overtime loss to Denver Friday night. With her one goal and seven assists, she was statistically a part of eight of the Huskies’ thirteen goals.
I’ve watched a few UConn games this spring, and LaPrise has stood out in every single match because of her ability to feed on the run. She’s quick, shifty and one of those players that never stops moving (which is a defender’s nightmare). LaPrise is a true feeder and a catalyst for the Husky offense.