Casa freshman chosen lacrosse Most Valuable Player

The efforts of Casa Grande High School freshman Trinity Merwin did not go unnoticed by North Bay League lacrosse coaches, who named her co-Most Valuable Player along with Cardinal Newman senior Kasey Braun.

Merwin was the dominant player and leading scorer on the best Casa Grande girls lacrosse team ever, leading the Lady Gauchos to the North Bay League championship with a 9-1 record. Overall, Casa was 14-3.

Midfielder Merwin led a list of six Lady Gauchos to receive first-team notice.

Joining her were sophomore goalie Ashley Bosch, senior defender Mia Cain, freshman midfielder Sophia Gardea, sophomore midfielder Karli Gibbs and senior defender Electra Phetphadoung.

Three Petaluma players were placed on the first team. Freshman Liz Manka, a midfielder, joined senior teammates Nicole Costa and Sarah Graham on the select team.

Named to the second team from Casa Grande were freshman Anaka Estrella, senior Kelsey Gomez-Fowers and junior Kimba Phetphadoung. They were joined by senior Jacquelyn McGee, junior Elyse Osman and senior Eden Grace Spaletta from Petaluma.