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The Yellowjackets may be out of the playoffs, but for five Berkeley High girls lacrosse players, the season isn’t quite over yet.  

Jamie Lee, Dani Ganes, Naomi Coffman, Catherine Etzel and Rory Satran were all voted on to the 2000 all-star roster by a consensus of league coaches last week, and will compete in today’s all-star game at the BHS football field. As in previous years, the game will involve two mixed teams comprised of players from all over the league, meaning the athletes may find themselves competing against members of their own team. 

“We just go out and try to have a good time,” said Lee, who will be making her second all-star appearance in two years. “It’s so much fun to be able to play with the quote-unquote best players in the league.” 

“It’s definitely going to be weird playing against our own team (and) playing with opponents,” said Satran, who was initially surprised to hear her name called among the list of all-stars. “I’m honored to be recognized (by the coaches). This means a lot to me.” 

A traditionally informal event, today’s all-star game is geared away from intense competition, and is intended more as an exhibition. Among the changes from typical competitive play are the decreased role of the coaches, who will be limited to making substitutions, and the positioning of the players, who will get the opportunity to play anywhere on the field they want. 

“We just say, ‘I’ll play this position’ and go out and play,” Lee said. “It was really fun last year.” 

“I had a lot of fun out there last year,” Coffman agreed. “I like it because we get to play with a lot of real good people.” 

Today’s game is scheduled to begin directly at the conclusion of the noon Monte Vista-St. Ignatius playoff game, hosted by Berkeley High.