Greater Lawrence Volleyball Advances to First Ever State Semifinal
The Reggies swept Mount Greylock in three sets to reach the D4 final four, led by strong offensive play and veteran leadership.
By Julia Wang ·
Trinity Figueroa struck the ball hard enough to break open the second set of a quarterfinal sweep on Thursday. Her three kills from overpasses, two assisted kills, and a block helped Greater Lawrence pull away from Mount Greylock. The junior middle finished the match with 10 kills. Her offensive burst occurred during a run that shifted the momentum in the Reggies’ favor.
Figueroa noted that her arm was injured at the time, which made her success feel surprising. She expressed gratitude for being able to score those specific points. Her contribution was part of a balanced effort that secured the 25-17, 25-18, and 25-16 victory for the fourth-seeded Reggies. Mount Greylock, the fifth seed, fell to 17-4 on the season.
Other key players contributed significantly to the offensive output. Junior Ella DiMauro-Lozowski led the team with 13 kills. Senior Asmeily Anziani directed the offense with 25 assists. These numbers reflect the depth of the roster that coach Karla Mahoney praised. Mahoney credited the four seniors with setting high goals for the program. She emphasized that their leadership was essential to reaching this stage of the tournament.
This marks the first time Greater Lawrence has advanced to a state semifinal. The team reached the second round two years ago and the quarterfinals last year. The current squad has compiled a 20-2 record. Senior Ambar Munoz described the team’s approach as built on trust and communication. She stated that the players relied on one another to secure the next point and keep fighting through the match.
The result positions the Reggies to play in the Division 4 semifinals. The team enters the match with a strong record and recent momentum. Their performance against Mount Greylock demonstrated their ability to control the pace of the game. The victory extends their playoff run beyond previous achievements. The team is now preparing for the next round of state competition.
In other field hockey results from Thursday, Sandwich defeated East Longmeadow 5-1 in Division 3. Senior Elisabeth Stutzman and junior Rae Stenno each scored twice in the first half. The No. 1 Blue Knights improved to 21-0 and advanced to their fifth consecutive semifinals. In Division 4, Dennis-Yarmouth beat West Bridgewater 3-0. Riley Precourt scored twice, and Kimmi Sherpa added a goal for the second-seeded Dolphins. They advance to the semifinals for the second straight season.
