Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/18/11

This is one of a series of previews for the 2011 Philly lacrosse season

Team: Notre Dame

Coach: Erin Cook, 2nd year

Last year’s record: 14-5, 10-2 Inter-Ac League

Key returnees:
Bree Buysse, Senior, Co-Captain, signed with Lehigh
MC McDonald, Senior, Co-Captain, signed with Loyola
Kristen Bandos, Junior, committed to Georgetown
Katie Gerzabek, Senior, Defense
Carlianne McCabe, Junior, Attack
Tori Sudjian, Goalie

Others to watch:
Nora McCallion, Sophomore, Attack
Delaney Tuite, Attack
Emily Faught, Sophomore, Midfield
Moira Putsch, Freshman, Midfield

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“ We have a strong core group of returning starters who are leading the younger players very well this pre-season. Our newcomers are adding tremendous speed to our midfield and solidifying our defensive unit. We have a great group of girls who want to break in to the starting line-up and with their hard work, speed and dedication, we are going to have a versatile team with depth both offensively and defensively. We look forward to our seniors and juniors leading us to an Inter-Ac championship this season.”

Team: Agnes Irwin

Coach: Kirah Miles George, 2nd year, AIS alum Class of ’01

Last year’s record: 5-11

Key returnees:
Chloe Chou, Senior, Attack, Tri-Captain
Campbell Crochiere, Senior, Attack, committed to Richmond
Kelly Crosby, Senior, Defense
Eliza Moran, Sophomore, Midfield
Julia Pierce, Senior, Defense
Lucy Smukler, Senior, Attack, Tri-Captain
Lauren Willcox, Senior, Midfield, Tri-Captain

Others to watch:
Bridget Chakey, Freshman, Midfield
Morgan Pergolini, Freshman, Midfield
Ellen Thorburn, Junior, Midfield/Defense
Kenzie Lucas, Junior, Defense

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“Our team is lead by noteworthy tri-captains Chloe Chou, Lauren Willcox, and Lucy Smukler. Our returning upperclassmen have the passion and understanding for the game of lacrosse and each other that is needed to win. We have an impressive group of underclassmen joining our squad this year that will add a lot of depth, speed, and spunk. Our team’s chemistry and work ethic will be the key to our success this season. ”

Tags: Agnes Irwin, Notre Dame