Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/22/19
This is one of a series of previews for the 2019 Philly lacrosse season.
High School: Spring-Ford
League: Pioneer
Coach: Kristi Holstein, 1st
Last year’s record: 8-11
Key returnees:
Senior: Ashley Hudak, Midfield, Cassie Marte Midfield, Katie Metzler – Attack, Jill Quigley Attack, Liv Yeagle Midfield, MaryPat McKenna Defense
Others to watch:
Senior: Michaela Haney Attack, Jordan Nitto Midfield
Junior: Lauren Constantine Attack, Natalie Mason Defense, Hannah Sharkey Defense
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “We are very excited for this season. We have a very hard working group of ladies who challenge and support one another. We have a solid foundation of returning players and many younger and inexperienced players who have stepped up their level of play. This group of girls has kept an open mind to new ideas and they are quickly learning and executing them which will bring them success.”
High School: Methacton High School
League: PAC 10
Coach: Laurie Markle, 13th year
Last year’s record: 10 wins 8 losses, 2nd round of Districts and lost to CB West
Key returnees: Sidney Tornetta (commit to Coastal Carolina), Mia Sheldon (commit to Coastal Carolina), Rachel O’Toole (commit to Duquesne), Kate Benton (FH commit to St. Joseph’s)
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “We have a young team coming in that have played together in the club seasons. I am excited about the talent and the renewed enthusiasm of this team. I am hoping we surprise some people. We will definitely be competitive.”
