As a freshman on the Trinity College women’s lacrosse team, Clare Lyne impressed the coaching staff with her dominance in the circle.

As a sophomore, the Middlesex School graduate also showed she could receive a pass under pressure and score while leading the NESCAC in draw controls. She compiled 51 points, including 34 goals, and earned second-team Division 3 All-American honors as Trinity advanced to its third consecutive national final.

Her third season with the Bantams has been even better. During the regular season, the 5-foot-8 junior attack had a team-high 36 goals and was second in points (47) and draw controls (32). Trinity was 13-2, 9-1 NESCAC after winning Wednesday’s regular-season finale against visiting Amherst, 6-5.

“Clare has expanded her game. She’s a calm and stable presence on the attack and she’s taken on a quiet, confident leadership role,’’ said head coach Katy Dissinger of the 22-year-old Concord resident.

A psychology major, Lyne was recruited for lacrosse, but also walked on to the Trinity field hockey team her freshman year and was a starter at forward last fall. At Middlesex, she starred in three sports and was an All-New England and All-American lacrosse selection.

Her father, James, was a lacrosse captain at Middlesex School and at Bowdoin College. Her brother, Jack, is a multi-sport senior athlete at Middlesex and has committed to Johns Hopkins University for lacrosse.

Q. How did your lacrosse and field hockey experience at Middlesex prepare you for the college game?

A. Natalie Martinez, my lacrosse and field hockey coach, prioritized teamwork and mental strength. She would also say before a game “walk onto the field like you’re the best thing that happened to the sport,’’ and that has made me a more confident player.

Q. When were you introduced to lacrosse?

A. I was in first grade and my dad bought my brother and myself training lacrosse sticks. We lived in Maine at the time where we watched the Bowdoin lacrosse games and dad would pass the ball to us on the sideline.

Q. Do you get a break between seasons?

A. No, but I honestly love it. I feel lucky to be able to jump right into the competition phase of lacrosse. I would probably be lost if I stopped competing.

Q. What has been the key to your success winning faceoffs?

A. It helps to be tall. You also need the grit and desire to have the ball on your stick no matter what it takes, including using your body to box out. When I step up to the line, I feel that each possession is critical for our team.

Q. You received several athletic and academic honors at Middlesex. Which one was the most meaningful?

A. The first one is always memorable. As a sophomore I was presented the John C.R. Kelton Class of ’29 Athletic Bowl for sportsmanship, character and scholastic excellence. It was really exciting to be recognized for my hard work and it inspired me to continue to succeed.

Q. What has been your favorite course in college?

A. Abnormal Psychology last semester. I loved the professor (Laura Holt), the way it was applicable to my everyday understanding of people and how it rekindled my initial interest in psychology.

Q. What are your summer plans?

A. I will be interning for CBRE, a worldwide commercial real estate company in Boston. Their college interns are assigned to different teams within the company, which include leadership, asset services, brokerage and financial consulting. I also plan to play in a field hockey league.

Q. How do you balance academics with playing two sports?

A. The structure sports provides helps me complete my academic work. I know that after a game or practice it’s time to go to the library. I took the same time management approach in high school.

Q. Describe the feeling of playing in two national championship games?

A. Freshman year it was extremely nerveracking. My sophomore year I was thrilled and excited and a lot less nervous. To play in the very last game possible with my teammates has been special.

Q. Your most important role models?

A. My dad, because he went to college wanting to play hockey and when that didn’t work out, he refocused his energy to become a lacrosse All-American. And my lacrosse coach, Katy, an inspiration to everyone through her poise and energy.

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