Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/28/22
This is one of a series of previews for the 2022 scholastic lacrosse season
Garnet Valley
League: Central League
Coaches: Head coach Jenny Dooley (10th year), Assistants Carly Shaup, Ali Donohue, Dan McManus
2021 Record: 19-4, District 1 Runner-Ups, State Tournament
Key Returners: Kate Stankavage, Sophie Kingsborough, Erin Barnes, Mak Butler
Others to Watch: Lex Garrity, Sydney Erdman, Mia Raucci, Maddie Shoemaker, Jess Bellis, Jenny Green, Mia Zebley, Sammy Wood, Ava Kane
Coach’s Outlook for 2022: “This year the Jags look to rebuild after losing 9 starters to graduation. Right from the start, this group has shown that their desire, commitment, and skill level is there to contend for a championship.”
Wilson
League: Berks (District 3)
Head Coach: John Spleen (6th season), 3-BCIAA Titles and 2-District 3 Titles, 98-22 record at Wilson and 36-38 record in 4 seasons with Berks Catholic. Assts: Rachel Shappell, Pat Howard, Jen Armstrong and Kayanna Chandler
2021 Record: 8-1 League, 17-5 overall, District 3 Champions, 5th consecutive appearance in PIAA playoffs
Key players returning:
(M)-Kayla Wilkes (Senior) East Carolina commit.
(A)-Jenna Facciolli (Junior) Temple commit.
(D)-Natalie Riccitelli (Junior) La Salle commit.
(M)-Mia Riccitelli (Junior) La Salle commit.
Others to watch:
(A)-Alexa Kairis (Sophomore) 39-goals/14-assists
her freshman season.
(M)-Caitlyn Coldren (Sophomore)-2nd Team all Berks County.
(Juniors)-Sydney Stuhl (D) & Maria Sasaran (G)
(Sophomores)-Katie Fallon (D), Emmi McLain (D),
Ainsley McLain (A), Audrey Miller (A) & Caitlin Trickett (M)
All returning starters from last season.
Coach’s Outlook: “With 11 returning starters and two others that saw significant playing, time, along with a strong freshman class, Wilson looks to repeat as District 3 champs and make a run In the PIAA Playoffs.”
