Sports
Meet Samantha Salamone
Salamone has been a key goal scorer for the Hawks in the first three games this season
Name: Samantha Salamone
Class Year: 2012
Sport, Position: Lacrosse, Mid-fielder
Find out what's happening in Milfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Why’s Samantha Salamone the Patch Player of the Week?
Samantha Salamone is a junior standout lacrosse player for the Milford Scarlet Hawks’ varsity team and has started strong so far this season. Salamone scored four goals and had four assists Tuesday in her most recent game against Mid-Wach A opponent Leominster. Salamone helped the Hawks cruise past the Blue Devils, 19-4, and improve their record to 3-0 in the Mid-Wach in the young season. Salamone now has eight goals to go along with eight assists in the first three games of the season and is leading the team in points per game. She also is averaging three groundballs per game, which was something she excelled at last season as a sophomore. Salamone hopes to help lead the Hawks back to the playoffs this year, with a goal of advancing deeper into the tournament.
Find out what's happening in Milfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
When Salamone’s not on the field, or studying, she is actively involved in Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Best Buddies, the National Honor Society and CARE, a community-service organization.
What college or professional athlete inspires you and why?
I sort of look up to all athletes. They all have something different that I admire. I just love how they love the game and I hope to play in college.
What is your most memorable experience as an athlete so far?
I think it would have to be last year when we made it to the playoffs because no one really expected us to. And that last win that got us there was just such a great game for all of us. It just showed us that we can do it if we all work together and overcome the teams that appear to us as unbeatable. We needed nine wins and the team we beat was our ninth win to get into the playoffs.
What are your plans for the future athletically and academically?
I’m planning to go to college, and hoping to play lacrosse. I’m trying to get recruited, so I’m trying to send some colleges emails, out to coaches to maybe get a scholarship. I’m hoping to become a nurse or do something in the medical field because I really like science and math, but lacrosse will definitely be my major focus in college for a sport.
