Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/22/11

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

Team: Germantown Friends

Coach: Katie Bergstrom, 10 years

Last Year’s Record: 14-4

Key returnees:
Lyles Swift Farley, Senior, Midfield, Captain, All FSL 2010, HM 2009
Lilly Tyson, Senior, Attack, Captain
Sierra Carter Gordon, Senior, Defense, Captain
Alex Clarke, Junior, Defense, All FSL HM 2010
Annie Morrissey, Junior, Attack, All FSL HM 2010
Iris Williamson, Junior, Midfield, All FSL 2010, 2009

Key newcomer:
Sophie Mercuris, Sophomore, Defense

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“The 2010 team tied their 2009 recent best record of 14-4, but this year the Tigers will set their sights on the FSL title that eluded them last season. We have many newcomers and will strive to gel quickly. Currently, there is a 3 way battle in the cage for the starting goalkeeper position.”

Team: Shipley

Coach: Katelyn Martin, 1st season

Last year’s record: 7-10 overall, 5-3 FSL, FSL Semi-Finalists

Key returnees:
Seniors
Brie Blumenthal, Mid/Attack, Co-Captain
Kelley Hardon, Attack, Co-Captain
Ellie Andersen, Midfield Co-Captain

Juniors
Katie Leyden, Midfield
Avery Safford, Midfield
Teddy Chase, Midfield

Sophomore
Sophie Katz, Midfield

Others to watch:
Marcela Heywood, Senior, Defense
Sophie Cummins, Junior, Attack
Alayna Harris, Junior, Defense
Lauren Scutt, Junior, Defense

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“This is a talented group of girls with a lot of varsity experience. With eleven returning varsity players, we will look to make a run at the FSL title this year. We are returning 3 of our 4 top scorers from last year and have a great group of underclassmen to help all over the field.”

Tags: Germantown Friends, Shipley