Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/27/18
This is one of a series of previews for the 2018 Philly lacrosse season
West Chester Henderson High School
League: Ches-Mont League
Coach: Lauren Purvis, 3rd year as Head Coach
Last year’s record: 17 games, 10-7
Key returnees:
Jordyn Bauer, Senior, Midfield
Lilly Siskind, Senior, Attack
Leighton Bement, Senior, Midfield
Shannon Earley, Senior, Midfield
Others to watch:
Taylor Turner, Junior, Goalie
Katie Bixler, Junior, Defense
Coach’s outlook for 2018 season: “I have high expectations for my team this year. We have a strong group of experienced and hardworking seniors whose leadership has be evident since I have been coaching them. I am excited to see this team play throughout the season.”
Owen J. Roberts High School
League: PAC
Coach: Amanda Kammes, First year
Last year’s record: Undefeated in PAC, PAC Champs, Missed State Final by 1 game
Key returnees: Danika Swech, 2018, M, Delaware; Kylie Cahill, 2018, D (D1 Soccer commit); Lily Kull, 2018, M, Jefferson U, Kelsey Kilgallon, 2018, A, Bloomsburg; Eloise Gebert, 2019, M, Navy; Sophia Murray, 2019, M, Delaware
Others to watch: Hannah Delahaye, 2020, A; Maddie Koury, 2020, A; Cayden Jarvis, 2020, GK
Coach’s outlook for 2018 season: “We have a lot of talent and are very athletic. The girls are motivated to have another successful PAC outing and make a deep playoff run this year. They are a great group of girls and if we can stay healthy- it should be a fantastic year!”
Mount St. Joseph
League: Athletic Association of Catholic Academies
Coach: Jim Sheedy, 2nd year
Last Year’s record: 9-7. 1st round District 1
Key Returnees: Cara Anne Sheedy, Sr, Attack. Meredith Rickers, Sr, Defense. Elizabeth Meister, Jr, Attack. Erica Brocato, Jr, Mid.
Others to watch: Krista Kusnerick, Jr, Defense. Brooke Blanche, Soph, Attack. Margaret Ann Bornamen, Soph, Attack. Kristen O’Connor, Soph, Defense. Kerrie O’Connor, Soph, Mid.
Coach’s Outlook: “We will be fairly inexperienced, but the younger players have some potential. With a difficult schedule, we will look to improve each day, and strive for a successful season.”
