Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/19
This is one of a series of previews for the 2019 Philly lacrosse season.
High School: Wissahickon
League: Suburban One American
Coach: Rob Intrieri, 1st year
Last year’s record: 6-12
Key returnees: Sam Intrieri (Towson commit) Sr Midfield; Kelly Dickson (St Francis commit) Sr Midfield; Lauren Donofrio (George Mason commit) Jr Defender; Naomi Bram (Colorado College commit) Sr defender; Maddy Hippensteal Jr Midfield
Others to watch: Sophia Chiodo Ortiz So Attack; Abby Degroat So Attack
Coach’s outlook for 2019 season: “We are looking to compete for a Suburban One American championship and earn a spot in the District 1 playoffs.”
High School: Abington Girls Lacrosse
League: Suburban One League
Coach: Mary Liz Klepper (2nd year as head coach)
Last season’s record: 12-6 regular season, 14-7 overall
Notable players lost: Natalie McNamara, Taherra Rodgers, Claudia Grossi
Returning/other players to watch: Abby Thomas, Sam Simon, Kaley Ehnow, Lauren Van Buren, Jamira Mashore, Anna Joseph, Sam Raymond, Aileen Hughes, Jillian Poppert, Ellie Hughes
Season outlook: “This year’s senior class has been playing together since the 3rd grade. They are ready to dominate the Suburban One league and have a run in the District One playoffs. They are determined, and have a relentless attitude as they start their last season of their high school careers. Not only are the seniors relentless, our underclassmen are also ready to prove themselves. Watch the 13 seniors lead the way for the Abington Ghosts this season.”
