(This is one of a series of HS girls’ previews for the 2021 scholastic season)
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/20/21
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
Coach: Ellen K. Reilly, 31 years
Assistant Coaches: Michelle McLoughlin, Charmaze Banks
2019 record: 2019 Sub One League American Division 4-5, Overall 6-11
Notable losses: Raquel Baskin – Attack, Amanda Fineman – Defense, Morgan Green – Attack, Callie Kolkka – Attack, Autumn Luptak – Attack, Olivia Mattioni –Midfield, Lucy Sullivan – Attack
Key returners: Brenna Budd 12th Defense, Max Leszczynski 12 Midfield, Haley McCourt 12th Defense, Clancy Lynch 12th Goalie, Brianna Austin 11th Midfield, Fiona Goonerate 11th Attack.
Early in the Pandemic we were able to Recognize our Seniors with a Drive By Celebration! We kept in contact with Zoom!
Coach’s Outlook: “The PW Lacrosse Program is grateful to be back together and excited to see what the season brings. Our experienced players are leading by example working hard and getting to know their team-mates. We have a great group of younger players who are showing promise. As a team we look to utilize the opportunity ahead of us.”
Wissahickon High School
League: Suburban American
Coaches: Jamie Kane (Head), Alexis Vanderslice, Kathy Dick, Chuck Wurzbach
Key Players: Sophia Chiodo Ortiz (no hyphen) Attack/Midfield, Abby DeGroat Midfield, Alexis Hobson Midfield, Emma Baker Attack, Alena Doll Defense, Amanda Brecher Defense
Others to Watch: Nora Ryan, Attack/Midfield 9th Grade, Chloe Lee, Attack, 9th Grade.
Coach’s Outlook for 2021: “This year’s team is so excited to actually play and create memories on the field again! Experienced & skilled seniors, Sophia Chiodo Ortiz (William & Mary) Abby DeGroat, Quinn Gaffey, Haley Reed and Alena Doll as well as Juniors Emma Baker (Townson) and Alexis Hobson are excited to make plays on both ends of the field as well as lead and teach our new faces on the field here at Wissahickon.”
