Carson Battaglia (GHS ‘20) and current junior at St. Joseph’s College (SJC) has had a remarkable college lacrosse career thus far. Her sophomore year, her team won the GNAC.
Battaglia was voted midfielder of the year by GNAC coaches in 2022, and all conference first team. She broke the single-season record for draw controls and finished 28th in D3 nationwide for draw controls per game.
Photo credit: Courtney St. Onge (Student Photographer)Carson Battaglia in action for SJC
This year Battaglia broke 100 career points, broke all-time draw control record for SJC, finished 18 in D3 nationwide for draw controls per game, and was named to the All Conference First Team.
Battaglia shared, “I’m glad I chose to play at SJC as I have had significant playing time since I started. I really love the game and am glad that my parents are there for all the games. My best friend is also at SJC and comes to many home games.”
Battaglia added, “I still am disappointed that I didn’t get my senior LAX season at GHS because of COVID. We had a really strong team that was getting better each year and I think we could have accomplished a lot that final season.”
Battaglia attributes her lacrosse success to key teachers and coaches in her life.
Battaglia reflected, “I feel really lucky to have been exposed to the sport by Kathy Stager at White Rock Elementary School. She was the PE teacher and a lacrosse player at UNH. She watches all my games online and texts me afterwards, and came to many games last year, even the championship game. It was great to have her there to celebrate with. I also had great coaches through the youth program, especially Pete Lyons. He pushed me to get better but also to enjoy playing. Mary Guimond first saw my potential at the draw, and I’m thankful she saw that in me and gave me the opportunity to take them.”
Battaglia is looking forward to her senior year at SJC. “I’ve set some goals for myself and look forward to trying to make those happen.”