Athlete of the Week: Emma Pelletier, Concord High School

Junior attacker Emma Pelletier recently scored her 100th goal for the Concord Crimson Tide in the team's first win of the season.

Junior attacker Emma Pelletier recently scored her 100th goal for the Concord Crimson Tide in the team's first win of the season. Chip Griffin—Photos by Chip

Emma Pelletier scored her 100th goal at home against Nashua North on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Emma Pelletier scored her 100th goal at home against Nashua North on Friday, May 16, 2025. Michael Pelletier—Courtesy

Emma Pelletier scored her 100th goal at home against Nashua North on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Emma Pelletier scored her 100th goal at home against Nashua North on Friday, May 16, 2025. Michael Pelletier—Courtesy

Published: 05-27-2025 3:01 PM

Concord girls’ lacrosse junior captain Emma Pelletier recently scored her 100th career goal for the Crimson Tide in the team’s first win of the season.

She has scored 22 goals and provided eight assists so far this season to keep the team rolling through some tough competition. With only a few games left in her junior season, she reflected upon the last few years of Concord sports, a big move ahead and playing alongside her sister, freshman Sadie Pelletier.

Q: What’s your favorite part about playing lacrosse and your team at Concord?

A: My favorite part about playing lacrosse overall is my teammates. They are what make it so enjoyable. Being able to play two years with my sister is the highlight of all of it.

Q: How did it feel to score your 100th career goal and get the win for your team?

A: It’s been a tough season for us, and having a win under our belt was a huge accomplishment for the team. And getting my 100th goal on that day made it even better.

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Q: How do you carry out your role as captain in attack? What do you enjoy about being a leader for the team?

A: Being able to be a captain, alongside Amelia Crumrine and Leah Foulds, has been great. We are able to make decisions together regarding team dinners and bonding. On the field, I feel like I am able to take charge and help my teammates.

Q: As you look ahead to your senior year of high school, what are you most excited about, and what do you hope to accomplish?

A: Next year, my family and I are moving to Hopkinton. I am very sad to leave these girls, but I am excited for a new start.

Q: What other sports have you played, and what’s your favorite?

A: I also play field hockey and alpine ski on top of lacrosse all year round. Lacrosse is my favorite out of the three, but all I look forward to once one season ends. Being a three-sports athlete, it takes up a lot of my time, but it is time well spent.

Q: What motivates you to work on your craft?

A: What motivates me is my future. For college, I am committed to SNHU, and that is truly what motivates me to try hard now.

Q: What’s your favorite memory of playing sports?

A: My favorite memory will for sure be this year. Being able to play all three sports with my sister is not a thing most people get to experience. I am very lucky, too, and it has brought us closer together.