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On the Road with Grandma
Discovering Lacrosse and Annapolis
By Carol Greenberg
The first time I accompanied my granddaughter, Sara, to her Lacrosse games in Stevensville on Kent Island, Md., I drove. This summer, Sara is in the driver's seat as we are off to the games. She is 17, a senior in high school, an avid Lacrosse player and, I might add, a very good driver.
Every summer, approximately 1,000 young women from all over the country are chosen by their coaches to comprise all-star teams. They converge on Kent Island to compete in the games. But unlike regular-season games, these games are not about scoring points, but for the possible recruiting of individual players by college Lacrosse coaches. If a player is outstanding, chances are she will receive recommendations by at least one college Lacrosse coach. Of course, a student's grades count, as well.
Stevensville is approximately 30 miles from Annapolis on Kent Island and is joined by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge that spans 4.3 miles. The traffic moves slowly, probably because the view from the bridge is so magnificent that people drive slowly to enjoy the view. Stevensville's four-block business section includes a restaurant, several antique shops, a bank and a bicycle rental and repair shop. The surrounding area has fishing sites, shopping malls and a selection of bed and breakfast inns, residential homes, the high school and the playing fields where the Lacrosse games take place.
The first time I visited Stevensville, I was able to explore the many antique shops in the area, speak with some of the local residents and enjoy lunch at a quaint restaurant. This time, I was determined to follow the team from field to field and see all of Sara's competitions. I was amazed to see the prowess and skills the girls exhibit in this old-age sport.
