Payten Crandall
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Driven, self-motivated, hard working, multi-sport student athlete. Takes pride in being a coachable, team player, who gives her all on and off the field.
I started playing lacrosse as a 2nd grader in our town recreation department. I instantly fell in love with the sport and it quickly became my passion. Wanting to be playing more, I tried out for a local town club team and started playing year round; doing indoor and outdoor tournaments. Eventually aging out and wanting to improve my skills and lacrosse IQ further, I decided to try out for the Goldstar Lacrosse Club, and have been a part of the club for the past 3 years. Having amazing, experienced coaches has really improved my all around game. I play both midfield and defense and use my speed and fitness to my advantage in both positions. I pride myself on my understanding of 1v1 and team defense, and am always working hard to better myself. I spend a lot of my time lifting and conditioning, to keep in shape for my fall and spring high school sports season. Unfortunately due to covid my freshman lacrosse season was cancelled. I am excited to be playing my Sophomore year on our Varsity team, which is ranked #2 in the State for Div 1 High Schools and has clinched the Hockomock (Kelly Rex) title for the past 9 years. Our 2021 team went on to win the MIAA Div 1 Eastern sectional and for the first time in program history made it all the way to the Div 1 State Championship.
Besides my love for lacrosse, I also have been playing field hockey since I was 5 years old. As a freshman, I was 1 of only 2 freshman to make the JV field hockey team and was chosen as a JV captain my sophomore season.
I am an honors student, Secretary of my sophomore class and re-elected for my junior year. I have been a 4 year member of The Lion's Heart National Community Service Organization where I have over 250 volunteer hours to date. I have also received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award two years in a row. I volunteer to help coach a week long youth field hockey camp each summer and I also referee the youth field hockey games for the recreation department. I take pride in giving 100 percent of myself to my academics, athletics and family.
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MC Alexander
Payten is an exceptional athlete & her passion to be her best is relentless. Payten excels in her sport as defender/midfielder. She works just as hard off the field. Payten works out daily, hitting all the major lifts & speed & agility. Payten is a leader & team focused.
Tanner Guarino
Payten is hard working and has a great understanding of team defense! She makes strong, smart slides off ball. On ball, she plays solid 1v1 defense because of her footwork and agility. She's an asset in the midfield because of her speed and ability to see the field. Great kid!
Kristin Igoe
Payten is a solid defender/midfielder for our team! Her 1v1 defensive footwork is excellent. She communicates, slides and crashes well during team defense. Payten plays fast and aggressively between the 30s, and is an asset during offensive and defensive transition. She is a hard working player and overall great teammate!