ICYMI: Northport Lax Player Strives To Rep School & Puerto Rico

NORTHPORT, NY — As a girl who spent the majority of her life growing up in Queens, Jolie Benabe defied the odds when it came to finding success as a lacrosse player.

After all, Long Island is a nationally-recognized incubator for the sport's talent, and the competition is at a significantly higher level compared to New York City. Benabe wanted a taste of that action.

"I would do anything for the sport of lacrosse," Benabe, 17, told Patch.

That's why, in October 2018, Benabe and her family made the move to Northport.

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