Storming the net
BUTLER TWP Megan Crawford proves that good things come in small packages.
Standing just 5-foot-1,
This is Crawford's second year of starting for the Golden
Tornado.
She didn't go to the goal a whole lot last year and focused
more on defense, said veteran
Crawford played club lacrosse last year for Intrepid and will
use her skills for True Lacrosse later this year.
What improved for me the most since this time last year was
my stick work, she said. I've gotten better at catching and throwing passes
and looking for open teammates down the field.
More times than not, however, Crawford's teammates are
looking for her and with good reason.
She tallied a career high of 10 goals in a 15-10 victory over
North Hills April 4. In her team's other 10games, she
has scored at least three goals nine times.
Crawford has used her short stature to her advantage.
She's really fast and is short enough that she can get
through people, said Tigano.
But Crawford is also quick to credit her teammates for much
of her success.
I didn't see this type of season coming for myself, she
said, but I love being part of this team because everybody helps each other
out. A lot of teamwork has gone into it.
The Golden Tornado are currently 5-6 overall and 2-3 in the
Division 2, Section 3 standings. The team will enter the second half of its
section schedule this week. With only the top three teams earning a WPIAL
postseason berth, Butler's margin for error is small if it is to qualify for a
third straight season.
I definitely think we can get back to the playoffs,
Crawford said. We just need to keep working hard and keep improving.
SCORING BINGE
Following is a game-by-game look at the 52 goals scored this
season by Butler girls lacrosse star Megan Crawford:
Opponent Goals
Shady Side 4
Latrobe 7
Shaler 4
Blackhawk 1
North Hills 10
Vincentian 4
Hampton 3
Villa Maria 5
Knoch 4
Blackhawk 3
Hempfield 7