Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/22/11

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

Team: Pennsbury

Coach: Kelly White, 2nd year

Last year’s record: 7-9

Key returnees:
Liz Cowley, Senior, Midfielder, Team Co-Captain, Second Team SOL National Conference
Taylor Hickman, Senior, Attack, Team Co-Captain, Second Team SOL National Conference
Becca Radzinski, Senior, Midfield, Honorable Mention Team SOL National Conference.
Katie Fields, Senior, Defense, Third Team SOL National Conference.
Kelsy Gumbert, Sophomore, Midfield, Honorable Mention Team SOL National Conference.
Liana Eyre, Sophomore, Goalie

Key newcomers:
Ali Hickman, Sophomore, Defense
Maddie Jones, Freshman, Midfield
Jacquie Sweeney, Sophomore, Midfield
Elle Fagan, Junior, Attack
Alyssa Matthews, Sophomore, Attack
Amie Eppolito, Junior, Defense

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“The team has worked extremely hard in off-season to improve skill-sets and game concepts. Our players possess a tremendous amount of heart, desire, and dedication. We are looking forward to improving last year’s record and in implementing the skills/strategies learned in the off-season.”

Team: Council Rock South

Coach: Erica Hellerstein, 1st year head coach

Last year’s record: 5-11 overall and 3-7 in the SOL National Conference

Key returnees:
Taylor Hurwitz, Senior, Goalie
Molly Dubs, Senior, Defense
Cara Deola, Senior, Midfield
Becca Cocco, Senior, Midfield
Christine Besselman, Sophomore, Midfield
Leann Hurley, Sophomore, Attack

Key newcomers:
Jamie Damirgian, Sophomore, Midfield
Amanda Besselman, Freshman, Defense

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“We are looking forward to a competitive season with some strong returning players, as well as some new young talent. Throughout pre-season, our girls have been working hard to develop into complete players who can step-up on both ends of the field, and help our team to be a strong cohesive unit.”

Tags: Council Rock South, Pennsbury