Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/22
This is one of a series of previews for the 2022 scholastic lacrosse season
Mount Saint Joseph Academy
League: AACA
Coaches: head coach: Becky Cartee-Haring- 1st year, Assistants: Mary Dean- 1st year, Archie Alston- 4th year
2021 Record: 17-5, Made it to the third round in states
Key Players: Campbell Donavan- Senior Midfielder, Lauren Maher, Senior Attacker (Manhattan College Commit), Annie Shields, Junior Goalie, (USC Commit)
Others to Watch: Sarah Hughes Senior Defender, Kate Donovan Junior Midfielder (George Washington Commit)
Coach’s Outlook for 2022: “Coming off of a very successful 2021 season, the team is looking to continue their success in 2022. This is a team that is focused on their team culture and using that to push each other to achieve. They are looking to Win the Moment, their chosen team motto, knowing that if each player focuses on each moment, their team play and gritty play will make them successful in games and in the post-season.”
Gwynedd Mercy Academy
League: Catholic Academy
Coaches: Head Coach Deborah Lawlor, 12th year
2021 Record: Overall: 13-7 League: 10-4
2nd place in the Catholic Academy
Key Players:
Alana Mandato-Defense 12th
Izzy Fiore-Attack 12th
Kiera Cassidy-Mid 11th
Ellie Verill-Mid 11th
Sydney Mandato-Mid 11th
Maxine Neumeister-Mid 11th
Coach’s Outlook for 2022: “We are off to a great start. We look to move the ball well on the attack and transition with speed. Our defense is working as a unit and they inspire me everyday! Our leadership will drive us to become 1% better everyday.”
