Although she doesn’t get to play that much, York Suburban grad Chelsea Meerbach is a key part of what has become the nation’s best Division III women’s lacrosse program.
As the back-up goalkeeper Meerbach has logged only 30 minutes in seven games for undefeated Franklin and Marshall, but her skills have helped the Diplomat offense develop the shooting skills in practice that has led the team to 115 goals on the season, an average of more than 16 per game.
Such shotting prowess was on display recently in a contest when F & M scored on 20 of their 29 shots in a 20-2 win over Washington College (Md.)
The junior Meerbach, who began her collegiate career at Haverford College, has allowed just two goals in the two games she has appeared in.
Last season, the former Trojan appeared in 10 games, going 2-0 with a 5.16 goals against average for the F & M team that went 21-0 and won the national championship.
The Dips are continuing that trend this season and are currently ranked No. 1 in the nation.
Sport shorts: While I am relieved to see the competitors are wearing pads, I still find it sickening that some parents are allowing their children to participate in the "sport" known as ultimate fighting.
What it wrong with people? This is a brutal, anything goes fighting competition. If an adult wants to do it, I don't care, but aren't we supposed to be watching out for our kids?
While I understand there likely will be some rules for children to compete in the sport, is this really what we want our kids to be doing with their free time?
Parents (of which I am one), it really is ok to tell your children "No" sometimes. Especially to something so stupid.
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