Connecticut West Girls Lacrosse
Welcome to the Connecticut West Division of Infantry Girls Lacrosse, covering the Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven and Hartford Counties.
A Word from Your Division Leader.
Kaitlin Gruse - Division Head for Girls Lacrosse Connecticut West
Our goal at Infantry Lacrosse is to provide high level lacrosse instruction from experienced coaches and staff. By combining our commitment to differentiated instruction with positive reinforcement and competitive play, we’ll provide elite level coaching to support our players in Western Connecticut.
CT West in Action.
Check out the video from day one at JJP Field in New Fairfield Connecticut.
The Division Coaches
Kayte Mills
Division Coach for Girls Lacrosse Connecticut West
Kayte Mills is a New Fairfield High School alum who received All-Conference and All-State honors each year during her playing time from 2000-2004.
She continued her playing career at Western New England College, Mills was a four-year starter for both volleyball and lacrosse. She had a very successful lacrosse career and was named first Team All-New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance (NEWLA) three times. She was the first Golden Bear ever to score over 200 goals in her career and held the WNE records for goals in a game, season, and career upon graduation.
Lauriel Pascarelli
Division Coach for Girls Lacrosse Connecticut West
Lauriel joins the Infantry team to coach and develop the Connecticut West Girls alongside Coach Kaitlin and Coach Kayte. Her experience in the leadership spot plays a key role in the success of the young, aspiring athletes of the western division. Lauriel works closely with the girls to build skills and character on the Infantry battle field.
Reagan Tenaglia
Division Coach for Girls Lacrosse Connecticut West
Reagan played four years of lacrosse at New Fairfield High School. She earned all conference honors her freshman through senior year. She was a US Lacrosse All American & US Lacrosse Academic All American in 2021. She led her team to the CT Class S State Title, and was named the Championship Game MVP. She was also an All-State and All-League selection in Field hockey at New Fairfield High School. Reagan played lacrosse at Army West Point and Siena College.
McKenzie Gaghan
Goalie Coach for Girls Lacrosse Connecticut West
The two-time IWLCA National Defensive Player of the Week brings her exceptional knowledge and veteran experience to our young, future stars of the game. McKenzie was recently named in the USA Lacrosse Magazine DII Honorable Mention All-American, 2022 NCAA runner up and 2022 & 2021 Atlantic Region Champion. She’ll be working closely with the Connecticut West goalies.
Meagan Beal
Division Coach for Girls Lacrosse Connecticut West
Meagan attended Brewster High School and played four years of varsity lacrosse and three year captain. She helped her team advance to the state semifinals as a junior while also winning the section and region championships. She finished her career with 334 draw controls, 193 goals, 131 ground balls, 62 caused turnovers and 31 assists. She was named Preseason Elite 11, All-League, All-Section, US Lacrosse All-American, US Lacrosse Academic All-American, LoHud All Stars First Team and First Team All-State. At Furman University played four years of lacrosse as a midfielder. Meagan was recognized as the SoCon Freshman of the Year, Second Team All-SoCon All-Freshman Team, and received First Team All-Big South and Big South All-Tournament Team as a sophomore, junior, and senior. She also was named Captain her senior year and was selected to the IWLCA Senior Game.
The Gallery.
The girls made the best of our first Infantry practice clinic, through rain and shine. Take a look at the photo gallery below.
The Way of the Warrior’s Code.
Here at Infantry, we’re dedicated to providing our developing youth with the skills and guidance for a bright future in Lacrosse. Our coaching staff and volunteers make up decades of experience within the community with an emphasis on teamwork and dedication.
Want to Join Connectict West?
Looking to be part of the Infantry Connecticut West squad? If you think you’ve got the skills, fill out the registration form to become a member of the pack.
Clinic Dates.
All Fall clinic dates are absolutely FREE!
Oct. 1st 10:30am
2nd Clinic
JJP Field: 54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT
Sept. 24th 10:30am
1st Clinic
JJP Field: 54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT
Oct. 22nd 10:30am
4th Clinic
JJP Field: 54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT
Oct. 15th 10:30am
3rd Clinic
JJP Field: 54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT
Nov. 5th 10:30am
6th Clinic
JJP Field: 54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT
Oct. 29th 10:30am
5th Clinic
JJP Field: 54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT
Nov. 19th 10:30am
7th Clinic
JJP Field: 54 Gillotti Rd.
New Fairfield, CT
Get in Touch.
Interested in the Infantry? Are you a new parent, aspiring coach or potential sponsor? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out some info and we’ll be in touch!