Girls lacrosse athlete of the week: Marcy Levatino, Laguna Hills

Marcy Levatino

Laguna Hills

Levatino, a returning team captain, led No. 8 Laguna Hills to an 8-0 overall record and 4-0 Sea View League mark. She scored eight goals against Trabuco Hills last week.

The senior was the Pacific Coast MVP in both 2009 and 2010 and has been in the top five goals scorers in the country the past two years, according to Coach Rick Hart.

“She is currently listed at the No. 4 spot in the country with 62 goals on the season,” Hart said. “She has scored 261 goals in her high school career so far.

Levatino played on the 2010 OC/LA Women's Division National Team and was a U.S. Lacrosse Academic All-American in 2010

“She is a true inspiration to coach with a passion and love for the game,” Hart said. “She leads both on and off the field.”

Levatino has earned a scholarship to play Division 1 women’s lacrosse for Fresno State next year.