Shoulberg leads No. 9 Mendham to win against Immaculate Heart

Shea Shoulberg tallied four goals and three assists in the season opener.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:03am

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Shea Shoulberg scored four goals and added three assists to lead No. 9 Mendham to a 15-8 victory over Immaculate Heart in their girls lacrosse season opener in Washington, New Jersey. Mendham jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first half and held off a third-quarter rally by Immaculate Heart.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two top teams in New Jersey highlights the competitive girls lacrosse landscape in the state. Mendham, ranked 9th in the NJ.com Top 20, showed its offensive firepower and ability to withstand a comeback attempt by Immaculate Heart.

The details

Mendham scored six goals in each of the first two quarters, while limiting Immaculate Heart to just four combined goals in the first half. Immaculate Heart mounted a third-quarter rally with three goals, but managed only one goal in the final quarter. Grace Monahan added four goals and two assists for Mendham, while Cristiana Laracca contributed three goals and one assist. Cali Caprio paced Immaculate Heart with three goals.

  • The game was played on April 2, 2026.

The players

Shea Shoulberg

A key player for Mendham, scoring four goals and adding three assists in the season opener.

Grace Monahan

Mendham player who recorded four goals and two assists.

Cristiana Laracca

Mendham player who contributed three goals and one assist.

Cali Caprio

Immaculate Heart player who led her team with three goals.

Maeve Robbins

Mendham's goalkeeper who earned the win with two saves.

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What they’re saying

“Shea Shoulberg tallied four goals and three assists to lead Mendham, No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 15-8 victory over Immaculate Heart in its season opener in Washington.”

— Anthony Gabbianelli, Author

What’s next

Mendham will look to build on this win as they continue their season, while Immaculate Heart will aim to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup showcased the depth and talent of the top girls lacrosse teams in New Jersey, with Mendham's balanced offensive attack proving too much for Immaculate Heart to overcome.