Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/18
This is one of a series of previews for the 2018 Philly lacrosse season
Villa Maria Academy High School
League: Athletic Association of the Catholic Academies (AACA)
Coach: Allie Sweeney, 2nd year
Last year’s record: 16-2 (regular season), 4-2 (playoffs), 20-4 (overall)…undefeated winners of the AACA, district 1 third place, lost in second round of states to Radnor
Key returnees:
Erin Finley 2018, center
Maddie Medve 2018, goalie
Lizzy Walheim 2018, midfield
Abby Walheim 2019, midfield
Others to watch:
Kristy Kucia 2019, defense
Hannah Young 2020, attack
Shannon Smith 2018, defense
Sarah Delaney 2019, attack
Bridget Finley 2020, midfield
Margie Cardenas 2021, attack
Coach’s outlook for 2018 season: “Our team has the potential to be very strong. We have lots of talent returning to our team this year, and have some young girls that are developing into key players. If we can keep our team healthy and working together we have the potential to do very well. I am excited to see what we can do and how much these girls will achieve this year!”
Germantown Academy
League: Inter-Ac League
Coach: Mary Dean, first year
Last year’s record: 9-11
Coach’s outlook: “To improve, build confidence and help individuals develop as people and players.”
Tags: Germantown Academy, Villa Maria Academy