Varsity girls lacrosse fall short of Lamar

Varsity girl’s lacrosse lose 15-14 in a D1 versus D2 game

Vaishali Raol, Reporter • May 16, 2026

Senior attacker Jane Apple jumps to shoot a goal after catching the ball. Apple was one of the three varsity captains this year. (Vaishali Raol)

Senior attacker Jane Apple defends a Lamar midfielder on the clear. Apple had two goals. (Vaishali Raol)

Junior goalie Annie Kong prepares to clear the ball out. Kong had 6 saves in the game and was crucial in making the game differential lower. (Vaishali Raol)

Junior defender Taylor Vondenstein runs up the field after receiving a clear from the goalie. Vondenstein played both midfield and defense in the game. (Vaishali Raol)

Senior attacker Addison Slater runs up the field after getting a turnover. Slater has been on varsity for four years and recently reached a milestone of scoring a total of 100 goals. (Vaishali Raol)

Freshman attacker Reese Robertson cradles the ball from a Lamar defender. Robertson was one of the only three freshmen on varsity and often started at attack. (Vaishali Raol)

Senior midfielder McKenna Gleeson attempts to roll dodge her defender before shooting on goal. Gleeson’s old team, the Katy Cavaliers, disbanded at the beginning of the season, so this was her first year at Bellaire. (Vaishali Raol)

Junior midfielder Gabrielle “Gigi” Guarisco takes the draw for Bellaire. Guarisco played her first two years on the team as an Energy High School student but transferred to Bellaire for her junior year. (Vaishali Raol)

Junior attacker Charlotte Heemer tries to run past a defender. Heemer was a starting attacker in the game and scored three goals.

Freshman Midfielder Addison Lacks defends a penalty shot. Lacks joined the team midway through the season, as her club team was in the off-season. (Vaishali Raol)

Freshman Sophia Lin bends for the ground ball. Lin went to Carnegie Vanguard High School but played for Bellaire, as her school did not have an official team. (Vaishali Raol)

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Vaishali Raol

Vaishali Raol, Reporter

Vaishali Raol is a sophomore and a first-year reporter for the Three Penny Press. She joined TPP to pursue her love of writing, expand on her photography skills, and become a part of a big community. She is a part of Bellaire’s Women’s Lacrosse Team and Red Bird Productions. Outside of school, Vaishali loves going to concerts, reading books, and exploring the city!