Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/17/11
This is one of a series of previews for the 2011 Philly lacrosse season
Team: Merion Mercy
Coach: Danielle (McCaffrey) Hannigan, 9th year
Last year’s record: 12-4 (regular season); 14-4 (including league playoffs)
Key returnees:
Emily Corcoran, Senior, Attack
Bonnie McShane, Junior, Attack
Julianne D’Orazio, Sophomore, Midfield
Sarah Hospodar, Senior, Center
Colleen McGonigal, Senior, Defense
Monica O’Hara, Junior, Defense
Caili Guilday, Junior, Goalie
Others to watch:
Madison Connor, Senior, Attack
Katrina Keating, Junior, Midfield/Attack
Olivia Nostrant, Freshman, Midfield
Grace O’Connor, junior, Defense
Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“Our biggest team strength this year is the fact that we have so many key returnees. We have a very strong attack unit which is backed by a strong defense, lead by 3 year varsity goalie, Guilday. I believe that with our experience on the field and determination to continue the winning tradition at Merion, our team has another league championship in its sights and the ability to move further in the District playoffs.”
Team: Mount St. Joseph
Coach: Jenna Washabaugh, 1st year
Last year’s record: 10-9, placed third in League, and went to Districts
Key returnees:
Seniors
Stevie Wells, Midfield, committed to Columbia
Shannon Zoldy, Defense, signed with Lafayette
Gab Rounbehler, Goalie
Maura Carroll, Defense
Melissa Gavin, Attack
Juniors
Haley Hendel, Defense
Laura Pacheco, Midfield
Maddie Haas, Defense
Sophomores
Olivia Gannon, Attack
Marley Breslin, Attack
Alex Lista, Goalie
Emilee Ehret, Defense
Dominique Nyzio, Defense
Others to watch:
Burke Brabson, Junior, Attack
Meg McCabe, Sophomore, Defense
Hanna Bogarowski, Freshman, Midfield
Natalie Bohner, Freshman, Attack
Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“We have a lot of talent returning from last season. Combined with the excitement of newcomers and the fresh outlook of our coaching staff, we have enormous potential for this season. We are excited to pursue our goals within our league and beyond.”
