ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Navy women's lacrosse head coach Cindy Timchal announced that seniors Caroline Gage (Akron, Ohio) and Mikayla Williams (Bexley, Ohio) would serve as team captains for the 2027 season.
 
"Caroline Gage and Mikayla Williams have earned the opportunity to lead our team," stated Timchal. "They set the standard through their work, their commitment to their teammates, and the way they represent Navy women's lacrosse. I am excited to have them serve as our 2026-27 captains."
 
Last season, the duo helped lead Navy to a 20-2 overall record, notching a new program record for wins in a season. The Midshipmen opened the season 11-0, registering the best start in program history. Additionally, Navy logged a perfect 13-0 record at home, marking the second time in program history the Mids were perfect at home.
 
The Midshipmen defeated five ranked opponents, while helping Timchal earn her 600th career victory. Defensively, the Midshipmen held 17 of the 22 teams it played to 10 goals or less with 12 held to single digits.
 
The Mids won a share of the Patriot League regular season title and the right to host the 2026 Patriot League Championship Tournament. In the conference tournament, the Midshipmen won their eighth Patriot League title and advance to the NCAA Tournament for the ninth time in program history.
 
Navy earned the No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament – the highest seed in program history – and home games for the first two rounds of the national tournament. With wins over UMass and #9 Syracuse, the Midshipmen advanced to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals for the third time in program history.


 
"Being given the opportunity to represent such an amazing group of women is truly one of the biggest honors of my life," said Gage. "I cannot wait for this season and the potential our team has especially coming off such an amazing season last year. We were left amazing blueprints for success from last year's seniors, and our current senior class is full of leaders to help guide this team. We have one more year to play this amazing sport and I am so grateful to share the same jerseys as these women for one more year. We have said it all of our time here, but it starts and ends with love and that will be our launchpad this year."
 
Gage has appeared in 62 games, making 60 starts in her career. The defensive midfielder has recorded 16 points on 15 goals and an assist, while adding 67 ground balls, 31 caused turnovers, and seven draw controls. She has been part of a Navy defense that has held 36 opponents to single digits over last three years. As a junior, Gage finished the year with 32 ground balls, 13 caused turnover, and a pair of draw controls, while adding seven points on six goals and an assist. She recorded her first multi-goal performance at Holy Cross, while notching her first collegiate helper against Bucknell.


 
"I am so honored and grateful to be selected as team captain for the 2026-27 season," Williams stated. "Having the opportunity to lead the team alongside Caroline Gage and such an amazing group of seniors is such an honor. We were very fortunate to have such great leadership and a strong season last year, and I'm excited to continue to build upon this for the 2026-27 season. This team is one of the hardest working teams and built all on love. I'm excited to start the season and see what we can accomplish together!"
 
Williams has played and started 61 games in her career. The offensive midfielder is a three-time All-Patriot League performer, earning All-American honors from the IWLCA (2026), USA Lacrosse (2025, '26), and Inside Lacrosse (2025, '26). In her career, Williams has recorded 169 points on 114 goals and 55 assists, while adding 143 draw controls, 67 ground balls, and 21 caused turnovers. Last season, she finished with 63 points on 38 goals and 25 assists with 41 draws, 17 ground balls, and three caused turnovers. Williams scored goals in 16 of 21 games played last year with 12 multi-goal performances, including nine hat tricks.