Eastern. Mass girls' lacrosse: Globe Players of the Week, April 13-20
Makenzie McDevitt
, King Philip
— The senior midfielder scored six goals in an 18-8 win over Mansfield, and six more in a 12-5 victory over Attleboro.
Clare O'Keefe and Avery Valicenti
, Archbishop Williams
— O'Keefe (16 goals, 2 assists), a senior, and Valicenti (12 goals, 3 assists), a junior, fueled a 3-0 week for the Bishops.
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Isa Robinson
, North Andover
— The senior totaled 13 goals and four assists in a 2-0 week, including a record-breaking 10-goal performance in a 17-7 victory over then-No. 13 Central Catholic.
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