(This is one of a series of HS girls’ previews for the 2021 scholastic season)
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/21
GirlsCape Henlopen HS, Lewes, DE
League: Henlopen Conference
Coaches: Lindsey Underwood-5th season as head coach, 42-3 record as head coach, Assistants Leigh Rupar and Bruce Leibu
2019 Record: The team went 15-0 including wins over South River (MD), Queen Anne’s Count (MD) and won our 11th straight state Championship
Key Players: Emily Monigle-Senior Midfielder, Ella Risko-Jr-Midfield (VT commit), Kelly Bragg-Jr Midfield (Mount St Mary’s Commit)
Others to watch: senior Goalie Destiny Kusen and Senior Defender Jocelyn Leach
Coach’s Outlook for 2021: “We will have the youngest team in recent history with 6 Freshman on the Varsity roster. The team is working hard to come together and play with a purpose in each game. We have a tough in state schedule again this year, playing multiple teams who were in the state tournament in 2019.
“The team has come together and put on a 4 week clinic series this spring for lacrosse players in grades K-8 since they lost their season last year as well. “
Ursuline Academy
League: DIAA
Coaches: Feffie Barnhill – 5 years at Ursuline, 12 years with Tower Hill, 20 years with College of William & Mary
Meghan Cobb – Assistant 3 years Ursuline, Univ of Vermont player
Mark Monahan – Volunteer coach, parent of Rory defensive player, Director of Green Turtle Lacrosse, Life-long player
2019 Record: DIAA state semi-finalist
Key Players: Lexi Goff, Lilli Rice, Hope Kenney, Audrey String, Chloe Jones, Sophia Shroyer, Ragan Odel
Others to Watch: Ella Koechert, Viv Wiggins, Amelia Cradler
Coach’s Outlook for 2021: “COVID has allowed a young team to mature to a seasoned top 14 athletes. Our 2021 team will play fast and score tons of goals. Our defense is a veteran group of seniors and juniors, who have all played together for 3 seasons. An exciting young goalkeeper will surprise all the competitors.”
