Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/26/19
This is one of a series of previews for the 2019 Philly lacrosse season.
High School: WC Henderson High School
League: Ches-Mont League
Coach: Lauen Purvis, 4th year
Last year’s record: Made it to the second round of playoffs
Key returnees:
Olivia Pritchard
Taylor Turner
Emma Goodstein
Katie Bixler
Caroline Carey
Others to watch:
Grace DePrisco
Ella Tunnell
Nancy McSwain
Delaney Turner
Julia Bixler
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “We are a young team this year with 13 of our varsity players are freshman or sophomores. We have a team that is willing to work hard to improve their personal and team play each day. I think we will see a lot of growth from March to May.”
High school: Penncrest
League: Central League
Coach: Caitlin Morgan, 2nd year as head coach
Last year’s record: 17-5; lost by one goal vs Villa Maria in State Semi Final
Key returnees: Kenna Kaut (junior, midfield), Moira Ward (senior, defense), Sam Lyon (sophomore , defense), Annalee Doyle (senior, midfield/attack), Abby Pennoni (senior, attack), Sadie King (senior, attack)
Others to watch: Mia George (sophomore, attack), Megan Gress (sophomore, attack), Abby Speer (sophomore, attack), Hannah Bonebrake (junior, defense), Kaylee Woodhull (sophomore, goalie)
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “The Lions are coming off a successful transitional season and look to build on last year’s progress with a great group of young, eager players and seasoned veterans. The team has been working hard on the off season to improve their fitness and stick skills and has great team chemistry. We are looking forward to utilizing our strengths and improving our weaknesses to compete in the league and make it to play offs again this year.”
School: Wilson West Lawn HS
League: Berks League
Coach: John Spleen (4th season) at Wilson
Last season: 22-3, 3yr record 62-9, 3-County Titles/1-District 3 Title 2016-17, State quarterfinals 2017-2018
Key returns:
Senior Kendall Duffy(U. Richmond) commit
Senior Genna Strobel(Lafayette) commit
Senior Sara DeLeon(UMBC) commit
Junior Emily Magalotti(U. North Carolina) commit
Others to watch: Division I prospects,
Sophomore Kate Troutman(Mid-fielder)
Sophomore Lindsey Fox(Attack)
Freshman Kayla Wilkes(Attack)
Coach’s comment: “With a solid starting lineup, the Wilson Bulldogs are looking to a fourth straight county title, a spot in the district 3 finals and a long run in the state playoffs.”