Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/12
This is one of a series of previews for the 2012 Philly lacrosse season
Sacred Heart
Coach: Jillian Farley, 1 year
Assistants: Kathleen Grady, Meredith Rull
Last Year’s Record: Overall 9-8, League 6-6
Key Returnees:
Seniors: Eileen Dombrowski Attack, Cara Shields Midfield, Karleigh Carlin Midfield, Lara Haab Midfield; Bri Gardner Attack
Junior: Maggie Reilly Goalie
Others to Watch:
Senior: Megan McNamee Midfield / Defense
Juniors: Callie Fisher Midfield, Chandler Dunn Defense, Casey Monahan Attack, Kate Reilly Defense
Sophomores: Kelly O’Brien Midfield; Gretchen Seifried Midfield; Lauren McDevitt Defense; Kerri Shallow Midfield- Defense; Nene Fitzpatrick Attack
Freshman: Abby McGuckin Midfield
Players Lost to Graduation:
Stephanie Finley (JMU); Claire Fitzpatrick (WCU); Ryanne Baldwin, Courtney DiBianca, Patty Price, Angel Passarelli
Team Strengths:
“The team has a great chemistry. The girls are hard workers determined on improving their game.”
Team Outlook:
“With a group of highly dedicated players, we are looking forward to a great season. This is my first year at Sacred Heart and I will draw on the experience and leadership of the seniors. The team, which spans all four grade levels, has great chemistry and I am excited to see what their hard work can accomplish this season.”
Mount St. Joseph Academy, The Magic
New Coaching Staff: Coach Jenny Duckenfield formerly of Strath Haven H.S., Assistant Christi Karr formerly of Lansdale Catholic.
2011 Record: 11-8
Key Returning Players:
Magic Seniors:
Burke Brabson- LaSalle
Maddie Haas- Monmouth
Laura Pacheco- Union college
Haley Hendel defender.
Juniors:
Alex Lista- Jr Goalkeeper William and Mary
Olivia Gannon Jr. Villanova,
Em Ehret Jr. Penn State University
Dominique Nyzio, Drexel
Meg McCabe Jr
Marley Breslin, Jr.
Lisa Roman Jr.
Jane Black Jr.
Key Newcomers:
Sophmore Natalie Bohner
Freshman Christie Mischler
Freshman Haasinya Taylor.
2012 Outlook: “The Magic Seniors and Juniors have Varsity game experience, and the Sophomores and Freshman have been learning the system and playing hard in practice.”
