The Blessed Trinity Thunder made an impressive debut Tuesday at the Niagara Catholic Athletic Association girls field lacrosse jamboree at Notre Dame.

The Thunder topped the Holy Cross Raiders 13-1 and the host Fighting Irish 16-7 in their first two games since forming the team last month.

“It’s really good. We’ve been pushing for it since last year,” Thunder midfielder Aubrey Sartor said. “We wanted a team last year, couldn’t get one. We just started practising a month ago.

“It’s pretty good.”

Thunder co-coach Stephanie Jarrett helped Agi Mete coach the girls field lacrosse team at Notre Dame until being transferred to BT where she and Sarah Tritchew consented to coach the squad. 

“When we found out there were girls who wanted to play, it was Sarah who approached me and our principal (Jim Whittard) was on board,” Jarrett explained.  

The team began practice in March and quickly came together.

“The whole community has rallied around and there is a new boys field lacrosse at BT,” Jarrett said. “We’re just excited to be able to do it for the girls.

“I think it’s great for lacrosse in Niagara. It’s a fantastic sport, especially the girls field lacrosse, which is maybe one of the best sports. It’s a beautiful game. I’d love to see more of it in Niagara.”

Jarrett will take the two wins, but said that was just “gravy.”

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