Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/16/16
From Press Release
Wagner head women’s lacrosse coach Katie Rowan, who begins her first season on Grymes Hill in 2016, has announced the signing of 12 student-athletes who signed national letters of intent this past fall.
The recruiting class includes: Nicolette Bouzakis, Talia Bouzakis, Maura Carey, Anna DiDonato, Stephanie Falcone, Isabel Glace, Lindsay Haas, Cassidy Hall, Joanna Muniz, Alison Rorhbach, Rachel St. Pierre, and Giaci Vitolo.
Each of these dozen future Seahawks are in the midst of preparing for their respective senior high school seasons and will enroll at Wagner as freshmen in Fall, 2016.
“I am very happy and proud to announce our incoming class for Fall 2016 at Wagner College. I would like to thank Coach Martinelli (assistant coach Katrina Martinelli) and the previous coaching staff for all their efforts in recruiting quality individuals for this class.” Rowan said. “I have been very impressed with this group’s ability on the field and in the classroom, as well as their loyalty and commitment to Wagner and our lacrosse program. We extend a warm welcome to these players to the Wagner Women’s Lacrosse Family!”
Nicolette Bouzakis
Defense
5’4″
Mullica Hill, NJ/Clearview Regional
Excelled on defense for a tradition-rich high school program where she helped lead the Pioneers to the 2015 Patriot League and Gloucester County Cup championships … Fine defensive play instrumental in Clearview earning Team of the Year honors by the South Jersey Times … Captain of the South Jersey Select club team …. National Honor Society member … Joins her twin sister Talia as part of the Seahawks’ recruiting class.
Talia Bouzakis
Attack/Midfield
5’2″
Mullica Hill, NJ/Clearview Regional
Excelled in all phases for a tradition-laden high school program where she helped lead the Pioneers to the 2015 Patriot League and Gloucester County Cup championships … Named MVP of the Gloucester County Cup … All-County performer who helped Clearview earn Team of the Year honors by the South Jersey Times … Captain of the South Jersey Select club team where she led team in assists …. National Honor Society member … Joins her twin sister Nicolette as part of the Seahawks’ recruiting class.
Maura Carey
Defense
5’2″
Wayne, PA/Radnor
Tough, determined and versatile performer who has anchored the Radnor defense throughout her high school career … Also competed on the Philly Blast club team where she served as a captain …. Key member of the Raider soccer team … Member of Distinguished Honor Roll … Routinely shut down opposing teams’ top offensive players.
Anna DiDonato
Defense
5’8″
Holland, PA/Council Rock South
Athletic defender who boasts excellent size … Named to the Bucks County Courier-Times Golden Team (Second-Team) … Earned Suburban One League Honorable Mention honors … Competes for the Tri-State Lacrosse club team … Was a two-year member of the Hawks’ soccer team as well … Tremendous student who was a member of the Distinguished Honor Roll in each of her high school years.
Stephanie Falcone
Attack
5’5″
Orefield, PA/Perkiomen School
Dynamic offensive force who has amassed 298 points during her 45-game high school career with 177 goals and 121 assists …. Has led the Panthers to a combined 43-12 record in her three varsity years and to three straight Tri-County League season and tournament championships ….First-Team All-Area selection as a junior… Versatile athlete who helped lead the girls basketball team to three league titles and the field hockey team to a pair of league championships.
Isabel Glace
Defense
5’6″
Yardley, PA/Pennsbury
Dynamic defender who was named to the Bucks County Courier-Times Golden Team while serving as a team captain … Has helped lead the Falcons to a pair of District 1 Class AAAA appearances during her career …. Earned Team Commitment Award …. Honed her skills as a member of the Tri-State Lacrosse Club team … National Honor Society member … Versatile athlete who was also a four-year starter and major contributor for the Pennsbury field hockey team.
Lindsay Haas
Defense
5’6″
Ridgewood, NJ/Ridgewood
Has enjoyed a productive career competing for one of Northern New Jersey’s traditional high school powers …. Sturdy and versatile defender who helped key the Maroons’ run to the 2015 Bergen County, State Sectional, and Group 4 State Championships …. Competes for the STEPS Elite Lacrosse club team … Also earned a varsity letter as a member of the cross country team.
Cassidy Hall
Midfield
5’4″
Liverpool, NY/Liverpool
Talented midfielder who earned Second-Team All Central New York Counties League (CNYCL) honors as a junior after picking up Honorable Mention honors following her sophomore year … National Honor Society member …. Three-time New York State Scholar Athlete … Competed for the Central NY Elite Lacrosse club team which earned third place in the U18 International Festival of Lacrosse in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Joanna Muniz
Attack
5’4″
South Richmond Hill, NY/John Adams
Prolific scorer throughout her career … As a junior in 2015, ranked No. 1 among all New York City PSAL schools with 81 points which she totaled in 15 games … Led the Spartans to a 10-0 record as a sophomore in 2014, followed by a 17-1 mark as a junior last season … Recorded a PSAL-high 11 points on 10 goals and one assist … National Honor Society member …. Also excelled in track & field and as a soccer goalie.
Alison Rorhbach
Attack
5’4″
Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown
Has enjoyed a productive career competing for dominant South Jersey program which has won 13 of the last 15 New Jersey Tournament of Champion titles … During her career, has helped the Quakers claim two NJ State, Group III State, and Group III Sectional championships … Competes for the South Jersey Select club lacrosse team …. Versatile athlete who has also competed on the Quakers’ tennis teams … Has served as a Class Officer each of her four years.
Rachel St. Pierre
Midfield/Attack
5’1″
Shrewsbury, MA/Shrewsbury
Explosive all-around performer who enters her senior season having totaled more than 75 career points while starting 56 of the 65 games in which she has played …. Named a Midland Wachusett League Division A All-Star as a junior in 2015 … High Honor Roll Student.
Giaci Vitolo
Defense
5’7″
Denville, NJ/Morris Knolls
Athletic defender who earned First-Team NJGILL Freedom-North Division honors as a junior in 2015 … Named Honorable Mention All-Morris County …. Versatile athlete who also competed on the Golden Eagles’ girls soccer and basketball teams … Played for the STEPS Elite Lacrosse club team … Member of National Honor Society and High Honor Roll.
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