Saturday was a day to celebrate women and girls in sports.
Mercyhurst university welcomed girls in grades, kindergarten through eighth grade for its annual National Girls and Women in Sports Play Day. The theme of the day was “Lead her Forward. “
This free event was created to encourage more girls to get involved and enjoy sports.
Athletes from Mercyhurst University’s various sports teams helped lead activities for participants. It was a chance for participants to learn from players they look up to.
Girls could watch the Lady Lakers in action as they played against Stonehill College for the Senior Day during a 1:00 game.