Athlete of the Week: McAuley's Dillon Saves the Day

Mother McAuley’s lacrosse team has made huge strides this year.

This is the first varsity season for the program, and it’s only the second year McAuley has played the sport. Still, the Mighty Macs have notched some victories, including a win over St. Ignatius on May 12.

Last Thursday, the Mighty Macs avenged an earlier loss by defeating Marian Catholic 16-14 in double overtime. Junior goalie Michelle Dillon had a game she will always remember, making 24 saves.

“I was excited. My adrenaline was pumping,” Dillon said. “Knowing we had lost to this team by a lot before didn’t really help, but knowing that we beat Ignatius gave our whole team hope.”

In recognition of her performance, Dillon has been named Patch’s Athlete of the Week.

The Mighty Macs (7-8) will face St. Ignatius on Monday in the sectional championship game.

“Our team is pumped for it,” Dillon said. “We know we’ve already beat them once, so it’s possible. It helps my team and myself knowing we already beat them.”