Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/16
This is one of a series of previews for the 2016 Philly lacrosse season
Conestoga
League: Central League
Coach: Amy Orcutt-7 years as head coach
Last year’s record: 23-4, Central League champions, state finalist
Key Returnees:
Sondra Dickey Sr, Midfield
Liz Scott, Jr, Midfield
Jules Horning, Sr, Goalie
Monica Borzillo, Sr Attack
Rilee Scott, Sr. Midfield
Elisabeth Ingersol, Jr. Defense
Others to watch:
Maggie Hanzsche, Sr. Defense
Amelia Kienzle, So, Attack
Emma McGillis, So, Defense
Coach’s outlook: “Our greatest strength is our depth, we have a lot of girls who will be contributing this year. The biggest key for us to stay healthy and injury free! We are already out 6 starters with injuries, so hopefully they will make it back and continue to stay healthy.”
Garnet Valley
League: Central League
Coach: Jenny Purvis, 4th year, 58-17
2015 record: 18-9 (PIAA state champions, fourth in five years)
Key returnees/players
Emily Mathewson- all American
Kara Nakrasius
Rachel Warden
Lauren Kinnee (goalie back from a knee injury)
Madi O’Brien
Kam McNeal
Kylie Young
Michelle Koscinski
Beth Hofmann
Coach’s outlook: “Coming off a very emotional up and down season in 2015, the Jags are looking to play a consistent and powerful game this year. With a deep bench, Garnet Valley hopes to have lots of options on both the attacking and defensive ends of the field. A strong group of seniors leads the squad this year and we count on their leadership to guide us to a successful season.”
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