By Madeleine Nichols
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/26/14

BEVERLY HILLS, MI – Marian 2015 attack Caroline Forester said she was looking to get exposure and learn something new before the season when she came today to try out for the Brine National Lacrosse Classic’s Michigan girls’ team.

“I think it’s a great experience and I want to just get more looks and just know the game better,” said Forester.

Approximately 20 players from today’s event at Detroit County Day School will be announced this week to represent Michigan at the Brine NLC, which will be held July 1-3 in Boyds, Md. Up to 20 girls’ teams and more than 20 boys’ squads will compete for a national championship this year in an event that draws elite teams around the country through similar regional tryouts.

See recent story on upcoming tryouts around the country and story on upcoming Brine NLC Michigan boys’ tryouts. Click here for Brine NLC website.

The event also features a Middle School lacrosse Academy and for the first time will have a Freshman Boys’ Tournament with teams from select regions.

Forester said the tryout went well and that players worked together.

“I thought that our 7v7 went really well and I thought that everyone played nicely and shared the ball,” she said. “(I just wanted) to spread it out and share the field.”

What is she looking for in a college program? “Basically a good coach and a good team that I like and feel comfortable with,” she said. “Just a good college is mainly my first choice.”

Evaluators had only numbers to choose from today to ensure that players were anonymous.

Comments from other players that tried out:

Olivia Wujek, 2015 attack:
High School/club: University Liggett School/ Detroit Lacrosse Coyotes
Why did you try out for the team? “Just to get my name out there.”
What are you looking for in a college program? “I’m not really sure yet, but I have some time.”
What did you learn from this event that will help you in the upcoming season? “Just to keep working hard because there is a lot of talent out there.”

Lindsay Duca, 2018 midfielder:
High School/club:

/Rapid Lax
Why did you try out for the team? “I’m looking for higher skill level opportunities to play this summer.
What went well today for you at the tryouts? I liked meeting new girls that I’ve played against before. It was nice to play with them.”
What are you looking for in a college program? “Probably just a team that takes an interest in their players as individuals, not just lacrosse, lacrosse, lacrosse.”
What did you learn from this event that will help you in the upcoming season? “Just to communicate more.”

Auden Elliott, 2018 midfielder:

High School/club: East Grand Rapids/Rapid Lax
Why did you try out for the team? “I was just looking to go out East and compete and get a better competition level.”
What went well today for you at the tryouts? “Just meeting all the coaches and getting to know different players.”
What are you looking for in a college program? “One that is competitive.”
What did you learn from this event that will help you in the upcoming season? “Just the experience of a tryout and learning how to play and compete with girls you don’t know.”

Caroline Mundell, 2015 attack:

High School/club: East Grand Rapids/ Rapid Lax
Why did you try out for the team? “To get more experience and to go out East.”
What went well today for you at the tryouts? “I really liked the scrimmaging.”
What are you looking for in a college program? “I am looking for a strong lacrosse team as well as a strong academic school.”
What did you learn from this event that will help you in the upcoming season? “Just how to play with different girls, and the experience.”