(This is one of a series of HS girls’ previews for the 2021 scholastic season)
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/27/21
Friends’ Central School
League: Friends League
Head Coach: Jebb Chagan (2nd year); Assistant Coach: Brooke Fritz (1st Year)
2019 record: 8-7 overall; Quaker Cup Champion
Key returnees: Seniors Leah Anderson (GK), Hallie Bender (MID), Lily Selkow (MID/DW)
Others to watch: Maddy Berger (MID/AW)
Lost to graduation: Brynne Menen (College of the Holy Cross Lacrosse)
Season Outlook: “While I was certainly proud of the leadership opportunities, team-building activities, and systems put into place last year virtually because of Covid-19 (see below), the cancellation of the lacrosse season, while necessary, was disappointing for our players. This year we are moving forward with excitement and while on the field success is certainly desired, health and safety must take precedence so there will be mitigation protocols in place. As a varsity lacrosse program, we will be working to build each student athlete’s lacrosse skills and support each young person’s academic and emotional development. We are happy to be playing!”
The challenges of a virtual season in 2020 were plenty and here are the ways in which the team spent time with each other while virtual:
- Stick Sisters
- Virtual meetings (team sessions and one-on-one) with the coaching staff
- Senior led discussions with teammates
- Lacrosse team continue to post-workout images & “happenings” on their app
- Team is continuing with leadership & growth workshops
Jenkintown High School
League: Bicentennial Athletic LeagueCoaches: Head Coach: Bob Cummings, 2nd Year, 10-9 Record; Assistant Coach: Neilly Graves
Key Players: Seniors Tanner Lafferty, Rose McCafferty, Sam Pizer, Lauren Brockwell
Others to Watch: Sarah Cummings, Kaelin DiMaria, Mia Visomirski, Ella Staples
Coach’s Outlook: To be competitive in our league and make a district playoff spot. In 2020 we did remote Stick Trick Challenges and a Senior Recognition Virtual Celebration.
