After winning just twice last year, along with losing five players to graduation, the Pinelands Regional girls lacrosse team is banking on its youth to help solidify the squad enough so the Wildcats secure a few more victories this season.

“We have a lot of young players,” said Ellie Sorrentino, one of a handful of seniors expected to see plenty of playing time once the Wildcats opened their season against Shore Conference Class B South division foe Lacey on April 6.