Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/11

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

Team: Archbishop Wood High School

Coach: John Duca, 1st season

Last year’s record: Overall 13–6

Key returnees:
Caitlin McCartney, Midfield, 2010 MVP, committed to University of Delaware
Marisa Palombi, Defense, 2010 Defensive Player of the Year
Nichole Hayes, Attack
Nicole Duca, Midfield
Emily Hutson, Goalie
Alyssa Andress, Midfield, Offensive Player of the Year

Key newcomers:
Dana Roessler, Defense

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“We have a strong squad, and are looking forward to playing together as a team.”

Team: Villa Joseph Marie

Coach: Stephanie Magnone, 9th season

Last year’s record: 5–11

Key returnees:
Meghan Bonner, Senior, Defense
Bridget Feely, Senior, Attack
Jenny Sandora, Senior, Attack
Maryclaire Walsh, Senior, Attack
Bridget Parkes, Senior, Defense
Jacqui Pfender, Senior, Defense
Megan Greed, Senior, Defense
Elizabeth Goldner, Sophomore, Midfield

Others to watch:
Mariah Kelly, Senior, Attack
Liz Cummings, Senior, Goalie
Kelly Fitzgerald, Junior, Defense
Claire Kawoczka, Junior, Midfield
Erica Reichert, Junior, Attack

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“With great leadership and talent in our senior players, as well as a strong core of underclassmen, we are looking forward to a successful 2011 season.”

Tags: Archbishop Wood, Villa Joseph Marie