This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. 

By Joey Blood

For the 2025-26 sports season, the rivalry between Swampscott and Winthrop has reached new levels. Across multiple sports, the competition has gone back and forth, creating a much more intense atmosphere than in previous years.

And that didn’t stop on Thursday, April 30. 

The Swampscott Big Blue girls lacrosse team delivered a dominant performance against the Winthrop Viking, securing a 17–5 victory at Blocksidge Field and improving their season record to 7-2. The game was not only a decisive win but also a memorable and exciting performance for both players and spectators.

Senior goalkeeper Lilah Caplan entered the game with 498 career saves and surpassed the 500 mark during the match up. Her teammates celebrated the moment with her, highlighting not just the milestone itself but also the strong sense of support and unity within the team.

Offensively, Swampscott came out strong. Within the first few minutes of the game, junior Cecilia Tripp recorded a hat trick and later went on to finish as the top scorer, with four goals. Freshman Reagan Pelletier also matched Tripp with four goals, demonstrating her early career impact on the field.

Swampscott Big Blue’s girls lacrosse team continues to showcase impressive versatility, defensive strength, and teamwork, all of which ensures that they are a formidable opponent every time they take the field.

Their next match is Tuesday, May 5 at 4:30 pm against Gloucester High School. In their previous meeting on April 13, Swampcott earned a commanding 17-4 win.