Done and Done Right: Girls Lacrosse Experiencing Historic Success

Within the community of the Buffalo Bison girls lacrosse team, the season has so far been defined by their winning record and great stats, but none of that would have been possible without countless hours spent together off the field that has developed the bonds that they have created that have helped led them to have this wining season, which now includes a Lake Conference Championship.
Senior goalie Aurora Meyer is one of the key players of the Bisons’ great success. Meyer has accomplished a record of 700 saves and counting in her varsity career, which began when Meyer —dubbed with the nickname Bob by her teammates —was in seventh grade.
“It means a lot,” Meyer said. “It’s a huge honor to be able to be on this team for as long as I have been, and I’m very proud of every one of those saves and how they impacted the team and our gameplay.”
Success is a team effort. While Meyer shines, the entire Bison roster has her back, fueling their wins. The Bisons’ culture is built on trust and strong bonds on and off the field. Defender Aubrie Guida ‘27 feels the reason for their team’s unique culture is their commitment during the off-season.
“My team and I spend a lot of time together in the off-season,” Guida said. “Many of my teammates play on the same club lacrosse team, so they get a lot of extra touches together. We also prioritize lifting and spending time together in the off-season, so seeing each other in team bonding events and off the field has really led us to have great chemistry together.”
While the team’s culture is strong both during and outside of the season, it’s this shared experience that builds their chemistry on the field.
“Our team’s relationship is very good and strong,” Midfielder Jocelyn Phillips ‘27 said. “We all have a close bond with each other, and I think that makes it better and easier to play together. In and out of lacrosse, all of the girls on the team talk, and I think that’s what brings us close and together.”
This season may be remembered for the team’s success on the field, but what truly stands out is the culture behind it. From the way they support each other in games, to the bonds they build off the field, their team chemistry is what makes everything possible. In the end, it’s not just about how they performed, but about who they became as a team.