Beth Glaros

Beth Glaros, born August 20, 1992, played a significant role in American women’s lacrosse, starting her career as a three-sport athlete excelling in lacrosse, soccer, and indoor track at Wilde Lake High School. She was recognized early, being named all-county in soccer and lacrosse multiple times and selected as second team all-state in lacrosse. Glaros also participated with the M&D Lacrosse Club and was named to the Under Armour undergraduate team, indicating her early prominence in the sport. She was also a member of the National Honor Society and a Distinguished Scholar for the State of Maryland, demonstrating academic achievement alongside athletic talent.

Glaros continued her collegiate lacrosse career with the Maryland Terrapins from 2011 to 2014. As a freshman in 2011, she notably scored four goals in the national championship game against Northwestern. Her career at Maryland culminated in 2014 when she led the Terrapins to their 11th NCAA national title. In that championship game, she scored five goals and was named to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team. That same year, she also earned accolades as an IWLCA Second Team All-American and First Team All-ACC player, further solidifying her status as a top collegiate athlete. Her senior season included leading the team in goals with 53 and points with 61, as well as accumulating 67 draw controls, 31 ground balls, and 15 caused turnovers, showing her impact across various aspects of the game.

Following her collegiate career, Glaros made her mark on professional women’s lacrosse. In 2016, she was drafted by the Baltimore Ride as the ninth pick in the inaugural United Women’s Lacrosse League (UWLX) Draft. Competing in the league’s first-ever game, Glaros scored the first goal in UWLX history, contributing to the establishment and early history of professional women’s lacrosse in the United States. She worked as an assistant coach for the Howard County Lacrosse Program, indicating an involvement in developing future lacrosse talent.