Setbacks Fail to Halt UMass Luminary Kassidy Morris’ Rise
Kassidy Morris, a standout attacker for UMass women's lacrosse, has overcome significant health challenges to achieve remarkable success on the field. With 225 career goals — a record at UMass — and accolades like All-American honors, her journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Diagnosed with a serious back condition in seventh grade, Morris faced a grim prognosis but fought back through rigorous rehabilitation and commitment to the sport she loves. Her experience highlights the importance of grit, as she returns to lacrosse with ambitions for both the UMass team and Team Canada.
By the Numbers- 225 career goals, a UMass program record.
- 73 points through 13 games in her senior season (52 goals, 21 assists).
- Morris recently returned from a severe ankle injury, previously expected to sideline her for 10-12 months.
- The UMass women's lacrosse team is competing for a MAC championship in their inaugural season in the conference.
Morris aims to continue her strong performance with hopes of participating in the NCAA tournament, while also vying for a spot on Team Canada for the World Championships in Tokyo this summer.
Bottom LineMorris exemplifies how passion and perseverance can lead to triumph over adversity, proving not only her athletic prowess but also her role as a leader and motivator for her teammates.
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