Hi. My name is Samantha Balara. I live in a small suburban town outside of Chicago, which means I'm not in the heart of lacrosse. My heart is lacrosse. I love the sport and everything it makes me feel when I play it. I was blessed with physical gifts of height and speed. I work hard in everything I do on and off the field and I promise I would always bring that to any team or place I play. Since my passion is lacrosse, I make it my anchor. Every time I think something is hard and might want to give up I think of my one true goal ... to play D1.