Worcester’s Hoffman Named To All-Star Team

Worcester’s Hoffman Named To All-Star Team
Worcester Prep rising junior Carly Hoffman (center) last week was named to the Maverik National All-Star team and will compete next week in the Maverik National Lacrosse Classic in Delaware. Photo by Shawn Soper

BERLIN- Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse standout Carly Hoffman last week was named to the Maverik National Classic All-Star team, adding to the growing list of local players on the prestigious rosters from area schools.

The Maverik National Lacrosse Academy brings the top youth lacrosse players in the U.S. and Canada to one venue where regional teams coached by NCAA lacrosse coaches will compete for national championships. The Maverik National Lacrosse Academy is a first of its kind lacrosse experience created to provide a curriculum focused on how a young lacrosse player should develop in order to compete at a top high school or collegiate program.

Last week, Worcester Prep junior Carly Hoffman was named to the Maverik National Lacrosse All-Star team and will compete in the Maverik National Lacrosse Classic next week in Delaware. Hoffman was a standout at Worcester this spring, collecting Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) Player of the Year honors along with the Most Valuable Player Award for the Mallards.

Hoffman, just a sophomore this season was instrumental in leading the Mallards to a 13-3 overall record. With her tenacious play in the middle of the field, the Worcester girls won their sixth straight ESIAC championship, beating old rival Saints Peter and Paul, 11-5, in the conference title game. The Maverik National Lacrosse Classic will be held at the Delaware Turf Sports Complex in Frederica next week from July 16-19.

About The Author: Shawn Soper

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Shawn Soper has been with The Dispatch since 2000. He began as a staff writer covering various local government beats and general stories. His current positions include managing editor and sports editor. Growing up in Baltimore before moving to Ocean City full time three decades ago, Soper graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1981 and from Towson University in 1985 with degrees in mass communications with a journalism concentration and history.