PHOTOS: Girls lacrosse - Mainland vs. Lower Cape May

Posted: April 15th 2025

Lower Cape May's Alana Wright runs ahead of Mainland's Maggie Albert during a transition play in the first quarter of Monday's girls lacrosse game.

ERMA – A fast start allowed the Mainland Regional High School girls lacrosse team to complete a sweep of its season series with Lower Cape May Monday afternoon.

The Mustangs dominated possession for most of the first half en route to an 18-6 win over the Caper Tigers. After a relatively slow start to the scoring, Mainland put four in the net over the final six minutes of the opening quarter while holding Lower scoreless to jump ahead. They then extended their lead to 10-2 at the break.

Lauren LaMonaca was a standout for the Mustangs (4-1) with five goals, five assists, nine ground balls and six draw controls. Ava Sheeran led Mainland with six goals and Avery Notaro added three goals.

Nora Shoffler scored three goals and Olivia Lewis added two for Lower Cape May (4-4). Goalkeeper Sophia Vitelli made 17 saves. 

Lower Cape May's Sophia Vitelli prepares to make a save as teammate Alana Wright defends on the play.

Lower Cape May's Greta Shepanski races through the midfield as Mainland's Maddie Meade gives chase.

Lower Cape May's Brooke Robinson looks to pass to a teammate.

Mainland's Lauren LaMonaca and Lower Cape May's Nora Shoffler battle for a draw control.