With goals hard to come by in the first few games for the Notre Dame Prep girls soccer team, senior midfielder Laura Dalesio approached coach Chris Lopez one day before practice with a simple suggestion: Move me to forward.

Soon after, a steady flow of goals were coming and so were the wins. And with a senior-laden team beaming with confidence, the Blazers are in the midst of a 7-2-1 season that includes a 4-2-1 mark in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference going into Tuesday's game against Seton Keough.

Dalesio has brought tireless energy up front, scoring five goals to lead a balanced attack. The switch moved Jade Petrucci to midfield, where she is providing sound technical play to connect with the front line.

"The transition between the midfield and our forwards has really been the difference and our senior leadership has come to the front," Lopez said.

Midfielder Gabby Herman and forward Kirkland Locey -- two of 10 seniors -- also have played a big role in the team's strong play.