Alex Flagg\u2019s stove-popped popcorn with Tajin seasoning, which contains chile peppers, salt, and lime, must be the fuel that powers Bishop\u2019s highly-ranked girls lacrosse team. Despite a recent playoff loss, something is going awfully well, and it\u2019s reflected in the fun-loving, relaxed vibe that characterizes the team\u2019s three captains \u2013 Flagg, a midfielder, the only senior of the three captains; Eileen Mahler, the “silent assassin” on attack; and Sydney Yockey, a defensive wing, the latter two juniors. “We like to keep it relaxed,” says Yockey, the youngest of the trio at 16. The threesome took time out for a photo in front of one of the goals on the field then returned to Coach Meghan Carr\u2019s office to chat and pass around popcorn (not Alex\u2019s type) and M&Ms. Standing with a 14-1 overall record, the Coastal League title already clinched on the eve of the Lady Knights\u2019 final regular season game, didn\u2019t hurt the mood. “One of the strengths of the team is we don\u2019t get down,” the captains echo. “We\u2019re huge on lifting each other up,” says Mahler, a key scoring threat. In fact, the other two identify Yockey as the leader who “picks the team up when we\u2019re down.” “We\u2019re happy playing,” says Flagg, whose energy continued through the lively interview. “We\u2019re happy to be together.” Case in point: Bishop\u2019s trailed rival La Jolla, having a good year, 10-7 with seven minutes to play at home. The Lady Knights held it together, scored four unanswered points in the last four minutes, and won 11-10 in a cliffhanger. Carr\u2019s unit lost its three star senior captains to graduation last year, so Bishop\u2019s didn\u2019t really know what to expect for this season. Several new girls came in, Yockey explained, and though they were new to the sport of lacrosse, “Because they stepped up, we\u2019ve been successful.” Yockey, at 5\u20199″, could be an imposing defender to face off against. On the culinary side, besides the trademark stove-top popcorn cooked in oil favored by the self-named “Flagg or Swagger,” Mahler goes for Oreo milkshakes. The ones at Mr. Frosti\u2019s are a favorite. Yockey is partial to sushi and ramen and other Japanese food. “Eileen is our go-to scorer,” says Yockey of her offensive counterpart. Mahler\u2019s speciality is a crease roll, a shot coming around the net to score. It is a goalie\u2019s nightmare. Flagg, the eldest of the three at 18 and 5\u20192″, “is very aggressive with her shots,” says Yockey. Mahler agrees: “She\u2019s not afraid to push through. She doesn\u2019t shy away from a challenge.” “Sydney is really good at defense and picking the team up,” say her teammates. Carr refused to single out one athlete for recognition and so wanted the spotlight to shine on all three of her captains: “We don\u2019t have a star,” she said. “All 25 girls play a role.” Carr says, “We don\u2019t play according to where we\u2019re placed. We play to win.” Bishop\u2019s, despite the momentum going in, suffered a narrow 11-10 loss in the Lady Knights\u2019 initial playoff game in the Open Division May 9 to Canyon Crest. Flagg scored five goals. Bishop\u2019s was seeded fourth, Canyon Crest fifth.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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