The Raider girls lacrosse team made a statement in an impressive win over American Heritage—powered by a dominant defensive effort that set the tone from start to finish. The victory marks the program’s first win over American Heritage in 10 years, making it an especially meaningful milestone. Defense was the difference-maker all night. The Raiders stayed locked in, disrupting rhythm, forcing turnovers, and controlling possession. Junior Caitlyn White '27 led with 4 ground balls and 3 caused turnovers, while sophomore Dylan Beyda '28 was a force with 6 ground balls and 4 caused turnovers. Senior Lisel Green '26 added to the defensive stand with 3 ground balls and 2 caused turnovers, helping anchor a unit that never let American Heritage find consistency. On the offensive side, the Raiders capitalized on those defensive stops. Senior Bea de Lima '26 had a standout performance with 6 goals and 2 assists, leading the scoring charge. Senior Dylan Berkowitz '26 added 3 goals, while senior Abby Pollak '26 contributed 3 goals and dominated the draw circle with 8 draw controls. Eighth grader Nina Lazo '30 chipped in 1 goal and controlled possession with 5 draw controls, and senior Alicia Medina '26 facilitated the offense with 3 assists. It was a complete team effort, but the story of the night was the Raiders’ relentless defense—fueling a breakthrough win a decade in the making.