Blue Devil Athlete Spotlight: Kailyn Cuddahy (Field Hockey)

Sophomore Kailyn Cuddahy is enjoying a tremendous season as the Blue Devil goalkeeper despite this being her first year playing the sport after an injury while playing soccer precipitated a change in sports.  

LHS field hockey coach Katherine Phillips said Kailyn has stepped up dramatically for the team this year.  

“Kailyn has become a force within the field hockey cage,” Phillips said.  “She is becoming more and more comfortable and confident with her role and her decision making.”

“She is extremely quick and willing to make the routine save as well as multiple diving saves at a time,” Phillips added.  “She is more than willing to learn and get better at her craft.  I can't wait to see where her game takes her as she has enormous potential in the field hockey world.”

Kailyn said she has been welcomed with open arms to the LHS field hockey team.

“Whenever I am with (my teammates), it’s always a great time and they are so supportive,” Kailyn said.  “I love that it is a team sport and we work together to accomplish our goals.”

Kailyn said she views the LHS field hockey team as family and that tone is set by coach Phillips. 

“She has taught me that my team isn’t just the people I walk on the field with,” Kailyn said.  “It’s a family that I will be bonded with forever and that they will always have my back no matter what.” 

Kailyn also plays basketball and lacrosse at LHS and her favorite class at LHS is Honors Biology with Ms. Cunha.  

After she graduates from LHS, Kailyn hopes to play field hockey in college and hopes to study Exercise Science to be able work with athletes and become a coach.  

Blue Devil Athlete Spotlight: Madeline Parker (Field Hockey)

Senior Madeline Parker is one of the pillars on the turf for the Blue Devil field hockey team this year.  Madeline started playing field hockey during her freshman year here at LHS thanks to her sister who also played field hockey here at LHS.  

“I love playing with my friends and I love competing against other teams,” Madeline said when asked what she likes the most about the sport of field hockey.  

She also said being a part of the LHS field hockey team has been a great experience.

“It's so welcoming and it’s like being a part of a family, not just a sports team,” Madeline explained.  

LHS field hockey coach Kate Phillips Madeline brings a lot to table in terms of helping the team be successful.  

“She is given the responsibility of marking some of the other team's most dangerous players and is also a key part to distributing the ball on offense,” Phillips said.  “As a captain, she is able to lead the team by example both on and off the field.  She put in tremendous amounts of work over the summer to improve her game and it shows.  Her infectious smile always finds a way to make people feel at ease when they talk to her.  She is an absolute joy to coach and is a phenomenal young woman both on and off the field.”

Madeline hopes to play field hockey in college and wants to study psychology.  Here at LHS, she is in the National Honor Society and her favorite class is A.P. Psychology.  Her favorite teacher is Ms. Fields.  

As for her coach, Madeline said she has learned a lot.

“As long as you believe in yourself and your teammates, you will make it far so do not give up right now,” Madeline recalled as being a key takeaway from coach Phillips.

Away from school, Madeline enjoys skiing at Wachusett Mountain.  

Blue Devil Athlete Spotlight: Anna Serafini (Cross Country)

Sophomore cross country runner Anna Serafini started competing when she was in the sixth grade after getting introduced to running by her mom and her friends.  Anna burst on the scene last year as a freshman quickly establishing herself as one top of the runners in the area while being named a Mid-Wach All-Star.  

Her coach Danielle Lussier said Anna has picked up right where she left off this year.

“Anna continues to lead the cross country team this season as our number one of the ladies team,” Lussier said.  “She is dedicated, hardworking and always gives 100% at practice.”

Anna said she enjoys the sport of cross country for a variety of reasons.

“I like how individual of a sport this is and how I can improve when I put in the work,” Serafini said. 

Anna said she has also learned quite a bit from coach Lussier.

“I have learned to not get In my own head and that It’s okay to be nervous before racing,” Serafini added.

Anna said her team being a part of the LHS cross country team has been rewarding.

“What I like most Is how close we bond as a team and how comfortable I am whenever I’m around them,” Anna said.  

Anna also plays lacrosse here at LHS and runs indoor track.  Her favorite class is Spanish I and her favorite teacher so far has been Mr. Riggieri.  

Outside of school Anna likes to play lacrosse, loves shopping and enjoys art.  

After graduating high school, Anna hopes to study business in college and hopes to run cross country in college too.