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Girls’ lacrosse players practice for SPC, decorate cars

Caroline Swanson, Staff Writer
May 16, 2024
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Junior Natalie Harvin catches the ball in a passing drill. “Lacrosse practices are one of my favorite parts of the day. I love getting a good workout in and being with my teammates,” Harvin said. Natalie is a starting junior defender who has been on the team since freshman year.
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