Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/17
This is one of a series of previews for the 2017 Philly lacrosse season
Archbishop Carroll
League: Catholic League
Coach: Lorraine Beers, 18th year, 16 straight Catholic League championships
Last year’s record: 18-4, Catholic League, District 12 champions
Key returnees:
Samantha Swart, mid
Anna Murphy, mid
Katie Detwiler, mid
Rachel Matey, mid
Coach’s Outlook for 2017: “We, as always, look to remain competitive with the top teams in the Central League and beyond, and look to contend at the state level in Class AAA.”
Germantown Friends School
League: Friends Schools League
Head Coach: Katie Bergstrom Mark, 15th Season as Head Coach
Last year’s record: 9-6 (6-2 in the FSL)
Key returnees:
Celia Meyer, Junior, Midi- committed to Colgate, 1st Team All League
Sophie Smith, Senior, Midi, 1st Team All League
Corin Grady, Junior, Goalkeeper, 1st Team All League
Lindsey Golden, Junior, Defender, Honorable Mention All League
Coach’s Outlook for 2017: “GFS is looking forward to a solid defensive unit this season anchored by 3-year starter, Corin Grady, in goal. Additionally at defense, we have the “Golden Girls” sisters, Lindsey and Marlie Golden as well as a soccer-turned-lacrosse standout, junior, Riley Knowles. Celia Meyer (Colgate), our 2016 leading scorer and undoubtable threat, will work in tandem with 4-year starter Sophie Smith at midfield. On attack, GFS has a lot of up-and-coming talent that will be lead by senior, Livi Pinover, meshing with sophomores Natalie Harrity and Jane MacRae. GFS has 7 super freshman that will make an impact on each part of the squad- this young new talent is already pushing themselves into the starting lineup. Each athlete has improved since last season, gained confidence, speed and skills and the Tigers are looking to compete for the FSL title!”
Jenkintown
League: BAL
Head Coach: Ken Rodoff, 2nd at Jenkintown, 17th overall
Last year’s record: 8-8 overall (5-1 league, Co-BAL champions)
Key returnees:
Claire Griffin, 12th, midfield
Cassidy Robbins, 12th, goalie
Grace McCafferty, 11th, attack
Amelia Mulvaney, 11th, midfield
Izzi Byler, 10th, midfield
Mia Kolb, 10th, attack
Caroline Arena, 10th, defense
Coach’s Outlook for 2017: “A strong core of returning players look forward to leading the team forward, hopefully toward the post-season!”
