Greenwich High School’s girls lacrosse team produced a stellar 2023 season, posting a 12-6 record, while advancing to the semifinals of both the Class L and FCIAC tournaments and leading the squad’s potent offense was dynamic All-American midfielder Emma Abbazia.

Abbazia, who recently concluded her junior season with the Cardinals, earned USA Lacrosse All-American honors after having a sensational 2023 season. Greenwich’s leading scorer, Abbazia recorded a team-high 70 goals this spring and tallied 18 assists. An all-around player, she registered 89 draw controls, gathered 49 ground balls and caused 50 turnovers. Indeed, it’s easy to see why Abbazia is a USA Lacrosse All-American Connecticut selection.

“Emma is a gifted athlete with incredible speed, agility, endurance, IQ, drive and determination that has allowed her to single-handedly lead the charge, resulting in shifts in game momentum this spring,” Greenwich varsity coach Tara Clough said. “She anticipates and dominates on 50/50 possessions.”

A rising senior, Abbazia has 170 goals, 52 assists, 237 draw controls and 109 ground balls for her standout career so far for the Cardinals.

“Emma is tireless, grinding every day, seeking any opportunity she can to build success for our team,” Clough noted. “She strives for excellence for our team and has the “Refuse to Lose” mindset.”

Abbazia scored six goals to help pace Greenwich to a 13-12 comeback win against Ridgefield in the FCIAC Tournament quarterfinals at Cardinal Stadium last month. She also notched five goals in Greenwich’s victory over Staples in the opening round of the 2023 CIAC Class L Tournament.

Against rival Ridgefield during the regular season, Abbazia posted a team-best five goals in a triumph and she amassed six goals in victories over Glastonbury and Simsbury.

In the Cards’ wins against Norwalk, Staples (regular season) and Daniel Hand, Abbazia powered the squad with four goals. Along with being a USA Lacrosse All-American selection, Abbazia was chosen as a member of the All-FCIAC Tier I First Team as a midfielder.

“Her passion for the game is tremendous,” Clough said. “We look forward to another year with Emma.”

Abbazia, also an impressive soccer player for GHS, has committed to play Divison I lacrosse at the University of Maryland.