2 Friday, August 30, 2019 brooklintowncrier.com Brooklin's Mackenzie Beam said of her participation at the world U19 Lacrosse Championships, "An incredible experience. One of the best things I've ever been a part of. Representing our country was just so special." Beam, who now attends University at Albany SUNY, a Division 1 NCAA school, for lacrosse, earned a silver medal at the Peterborough-hosted tournament in early August. Though the team lost to the USA 13-3 in the gold medal game, she said it wasn't as bad as it looked. "They were technically a very sound team. Our attack was just too rushed and they pounced on it." A graduate of Vaughan's Hill Academy, Beam had committed to the university two years ago. In Albany, she will major in human biology with a minor in neuroscience as she considers medicine in her future. Local athlete stars at world lacrosse finals