Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/14
This is one of a series of previews for the 2014 Philly lacrosse season
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Head Coach: Allison Thomas- 2nd year as Head Coach, 3rd year at SCH; Alex Kahoe- 1st year as Head Coach
(Co-Head Coaches)
Key returning players: Sinead Brierly- Junior Midfield, Mikaela Watson sophomore Midfield, Elsa Rall- sophomore Goalie, Meg McCool- sophomore attack, Natalie Schwartz- sophomore Attacker
Key newcomers: Mason Rode- freshmen midfielder, Morgan Fitton-Zellers- freshmen defender
Coach’s Outlook: “There has been much anticipation and enthusiasm going into the 2014 SCH lacrosse season. As we graduated 8 seniors last year, we are excited for the young talent to begin their journey for success in the Inter-Ac this year.”
Merion Mercy Academy
Head Coach: John Geary; 3rd year as Head Coach
Key returning players:
Katie FitzPatrick – Senior, middie/attack, co-captain
Olivia Nostrant – Senior, middie, co-captain
Ro Hurley – Senior, middie/attack, co-captain
Caroline Corzel – Junior, middie/center
Lauren Dice – Junior, middie/center
Lauren Thomas – Sophomore, goalkeeper
Kaitlyn Devine – Sophomore, defense
Caroline Heath – Sophomore, middie/defense
Amelia Piccone – Sophomore, defense
Jackie Benedict – Sophomore, middie/attack
Key newcomers:
Caroline Steller – Freshman, middie/attack
Michaela Scanlon – Junior, defense
Morgan Sherman – Freshman, goalkeeper
Coach’s Outlook: “Similar to last season Merion will have a young team. We look to continue building on this core and are anticipating some exciting play from our upper classmen. We are excited to be matched with Radnor in the Katie Samson Festival.”
Northampton Area Girls’ Lacrosse
Head Coach: Paige Warbrick, 1st year head coach
Key returning players: Madison Bernal (M), Delaney Haggerty (G), Jessica VanBrunt (M), Sydney Kane (A), Katie Wasilko (M)
Key newcomers: Emily Henry (M)
Coach’s Outlook: “Northampton is excited to join the LVC this year and we look forward to an awesome season.”
