When the Boston College Eagles defeated Northwestern to become the women’s lacrosse champions this season, it was especially nice for Long Islanders because of their local stars.
The #2 seeded Eagles came back from a 6-0 deficit and went on to defeat the reigning champion Wildcats, who were ranked #1 in the nation. The 14-13 final gave the Eagles the NCAA Division 1 championship and their second national championship in seven straight trips to the title game.This was revenge for BC as Northwestern beat them badly last season 18-6 in the title game.
This year's team featured many Long Islanders on both squads. Northwestern has three players from the area while Boston College rostered seven. Cassidy Weeks came back for her graduate season and now has a championship banner to her credit for playing the extra year. The midfielder went to Bayport-Blue Point with her twin sister Courtney, who also played for Boston College.
At Bayport-Blue Point High School she was a captain as a senior while also playing for the Long Island Yellow Jackets. Cassidy also won the under 15 national tournament. Her high school accolades are long including an All-American nod in 2018, and an All-American honorable mention in 2017. Weeks made All-County in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and was named high school Athlete of the Year as a senior.
When asked for a comment her ex coach Ryan Gick said "Weeks was one of the most talented kids he's coached" but he really was most impressed with her "work ethic, drive, and tenacity. That is what separated her from the other kids."
Coach Grick continued "In 8th grade she was moved up to play varsity. She fit right in and was able to compete with the top kids. Her and her sister were smaller and younger but they could hang with the older athletes right away. They are both great kids, from a great family and deserve everything they got."