Varsity lacrosse player Virginia Asher '19 and varsity softball's Katie Kohn '21 have been selected by the Holton Athletic Association (HAA) as "Panthers of the Week."
Asher has been a staple in the varsity lacrosse line up since her freshman year. As Asher enters her ninth season as a varsity athlete, it's easy to expect great things from her. On the other hand, being one of only two starters on the varsity lacrosse team who doesn't play on an outside club lacrosse team, you might second guess her impact.
Her first two years on the team, Asher replied on her speed and athleticism to secure her role and help her team cause turn overs and create space on offense. At the end of last season, Asher set a personal goal to become more of an offensive threat with the ball. This year, she is making great strides achieving this goal, having already surpassed her shot total in the last two years combined! Not only is Asher a threat with the ball, but she has become a go to distributor, setting her teammates up with precision feeds. Asher is stepping into her role as an upperclassman with purpose and her impact has made a significant difference. In the recent game again Agnes Irwin, Asher scored her first ever hat trick to put the Panthers up 10-9!
Pitching is the heart and soul of fast pitch softball. After graduating four-year starter, Lillian Baker '17, the varsity softball team had their work cut out for them. Stepping up to the challenge is freshman Katie Kohn '21. In only her second game pitching at the varsity level she threw a no-hit shutout, allowing only one base runner for the opponent in a victory over Holy Child! In addition to her work on the mound, she was proficient at the bat producing two runs!
You can check out Katie and the varsity softball team as they take on the Maret, at 4:15 p.m. at home on today, Wednesday, April 4. Cheer on Virginia and the varsity lacrosse team as they host Episcopal High School, at 4:15 p.m. at home Thursday, April 5. Go Panthers!