It turns out the only thing that could slow down the rise of girls lacrosse in the Lowco was a worldwide pandemic. After losing most of the 2020 season to COVID-19 protocols, the area’s girls programs picked up where they left off in 2021.
The quality of play in the Lowco took another step up in 2021 with Hilton Head High leading the way with a trip to the Class 4A semifinals and Beaufort High putting together its best season ever, including the Eagles’ first playoff appearance.
LowcoSports.com’s editorial staff crunched the numbers and consulted with area coaches to honor the area’s best players from the 2021 season with the first-ever All-Lowco Girls Lacrosse Team presented by Keith Funeral & Cremation Services.
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COACH OF THE YEAR
Kara Cooke, HHIHS
The quality of coaching has been a major factor in the rise of girls lacrosse in the Lowco, and the Seahawks’ leader had plenty of competition for this honor, especially from Jim Smith, who has quickly built Beaufort High into a strong contender in the region. But Cooke’s Seahawks showed vast improvement over the course of the season and peaked in time for the playoffs, winning five straight and eight of nine before bowing out against powerhouse Bishop England in the state’s final four.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Anna Ferrebee, HHIHS
When the Seahawks needed a big goal, they knew were the ball needed to go. Ferrebee showed a knack for finding the back of the net in a breakout junior season, racking up a Lowco-best 48 goals with 12 hat tricks in 15 games, including an incredible 11 straight games with at least three goals. Like her team, she gained steam as the season progressed, recording a pair of six-goal games in the first two rounds of the playoffs to propel Hilton Head High to the Class 4A semifinals.
ALL-LOWCO FIRST TEAM
| ATT | Anna Ferrebee, HHIHS | Jr. Area’s top offensive threat led the Lowco with 48 goals and contributed 56 groundballs and 22 takeaways |
| ATT | Sophie Chambella, BLHS | Sr. Bobcats’ offensive leader finished senior season with 26 goals |
| ATT | Venessa Matuzak, MRHS | Sr. Top offensive player for Sharks collected 37 goals and 26 groundbals |
| MID | Amyah Todd, BHS | Sr. Dynamic midfielder led upstart Eagles with 38 goals, Lowco-best 96 groundballs, and 19 takeaways |
| MID | Ella Christie, HHIHS | Fr. Freshman phenom scooped team-high 78 groundballs and forced 42 turnovers to go with 28 points |
| MID | Brooke Simons, HHIHS | Sr. HHIHS Female Athlete of the Year did it all with 21 goals, 11 assists, 54 groundballs and 22 takeaways |
| MID | Bailey Olive, HHIHS | Jr. Versatile midfielder racked up 25 goals along with 51 groundballs and forced 29 turnovers |
| MID | Sophia Pellegrino, BHS | Soph. Sophomore broke out for Eagles with 22 goals, 56 groundballs, and 11 takeaways |
| DEF | Lilly Dangerfield, BHS | Sr. Eagles’ senior leader helped anchor solid defense with 36 groundballs |
| DEF | Mae Williams, HHIHS | Sr. Standout defender capped career with 43 groundballs and 33 caused turnovers in senior campaign |
| DEF | Chandler Nix, BLHS | Sr. Bobcats’ top defender caused 10 turnovers and scooped 22 groundballs |
| G | Megan Rickenback, HHIHS | Sr. Area’s best between the pipes racked up 100 saves, stopping 51.5% of shots faced |
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| Lauren Black, BLHS (Sr. | ATT) | Holland Perryman, BHS (Jr. | ATT) |
| Shelby Holstein, BHS (Jr. | G) | Corynn Psychoghios, MRHS (Soph. | ATT) |
| Annabelle Hooper, BHS (Jr. | MID/DEF) | Mollly Salus, MRHS (Soph. | ATT) |
| Amanda Katon, MRHS (Sr. | ATT) | Sarah Kate Shupp, HHIHS (Jr. | ATT) |
| Brilee Larson, BLHS (Sr. | G) | Talia Vaught, BLHS (Jr. | MID) |
| Zoe Paulmeier, BLHS (Sr. | MID) | Nevaeh Wiggins, BHS (Soph. | MID/DEF) |
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