Charlotte Kindelmann Leads Finley Girls’ Lacrosse

The Huntington girls’ lacrosse pipeline of outstanding players is intact with the J. Taylor Finley Middle School team compiling a 6-3-1 mark this spring and showcasing several outstanding players.

Finley was coached by Hildi Stanford and Gregory Dietrich and captained by Emma Martin, Gianna Skrobela, Abby Arelt and Kiera Lynch. The roster included 21 players.

Charlotte Kindelmann led Finley with 31 goals. Martin and Juliette Creegan tied for a team high 15 assists.

Kindelmann totaled 41 points, including 10 assists. “Charlotte is speedy, shifty and a goal scoring machine,” Stanford said. “She found the back of the cage when we needed it most.”

Arelt tallied 16 goals and 11 assists. “She’s quick on the cuts,” Stanford said. “Abby is a lefty attack who always found a way to get open and score.”

Martin proved to be a talented midfield, scoring 11 times and assisting on 15 goals. “Emma is a well-rounded player and leader on the field with a never back down attitude,” Stanford said. “She always found a way to make the pass and get the ball in for a goal.”

Creegan dominated the draw control while scoring 21 goals and assisting on 15 others. Shelby Meystrik notched five goals and added six assists. “She always came in with the speed to clear the ball down field and set up the offense,” Stanford said. “She kept the energy up on the field. Shelby is a versatile player who helped on attack and found her place as a solid midfielder.”

Newcomer Paige Falk scored three goals. “Paige found her footing as a dependable attacker, picking up the game of lacrosse very quickly,” Stanford said.

Offensive contributors also included Keira Lynch (12 goals; 4 assists), Gianna Skrobela (6g; 4 a), Riley Lewis (5 g), Olivia Corcoran (1 g), Charlotte Krause (1 g), Milania Watelier (2 g), Emma Leiter (4 g; 4 a) and Francesca D'Eloia (2 a).

“Playing together as a team,” was Finley’s best accomplishment according to Stanford. “Supporting one another in all our practices and games. Helping to build up the new players and make them feel comfortable. Going 6-3-1with no true goalie. Props to all the girls that stepped out of their position to help out and play goalie for a game or two.”

Five eighth graders were promoted to the junior varsity team, holding down Finley’s roster size, but the 21 players who suited up proved to be more than capable of staying competitive.

“The team was kind, caring and compassionate, as well as hard working, determined and gritty,” Stanford said. “A wonderfully balanced group of athletes. Only six players are returning next year as we are graduating 15 eighth graders. We are looking forward to the incoming seventh graders.”