Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/28/22
This is one of a series of previews for the 2022 scholastic lacrosse season
Bayard Rustin
League: Ches-Mont League
Coaches: Sarah Kropp (head coach) 1st year, Deb Maginnis (assistant), Danielle Brown (assistant)
2021 Record:
Key Players: Alexys McClain, Skylar Baur, Elizabeth McGurk, Madison Battersby, Jordyn Krafchick
Others to Watch: Christine Ditizio, Lola Flynn, Maggie Hyland, Elle Slachta
Coach’s Outlook for 2022: “With a strong group of upperclassmen and senior leadership the sky is the limit for this team. We have a strong and challenging schedule both in and out of league and we know each game will bring its challenges, but we have plenty of leadership and experience that can push us to the next level. We have a solid attack and do not have to rely on just one goal scorer and our defense is aggressive and scrappy. Overall, we have a great group of girls who come ready to work and have the potential to make a deep playoff run.”
Coatesville
League: Ches-Mont
Coaches: head coach Mandy Pittenger (2nd year); Assistant Coaches Tiff Willard, Deb Borello
Key Players: Lainey McGaughey (Sr Midfielder, 2X All-League, PASLA Nat’l Team), Tyler Snyder (Sr Attacker), Cassidy Evans (Sr Defender), Allie Ringsdorf (Sr Midfielder), Devon Holm (Sr Goalie), Ella Pittenger (Jr Attacker, PASLA Nat’l Team), Molly Atwell (Jr. Defender, All-League, PASLA Nat’l Team)
Others to Watch: Alexis Fields (Soph Mid/Defender), Paige McKim (Soph Midfielder), Avery O’Hara (Fr Attacker)
Coach’s Outlook: “Coming off a season of ‘firsts’ in program history and notable upsets over dominant programs in the league, we look to continue our rise. Our determined and experienced upperclassmen will continue to drive our culture and lead on and off the field. We plan to make the 2022 season a memorable one for this special senior class as we utilize the momentum from our previous and current successes and capitalize on our ambitious underclassmen — We are ready to compete and leave our mark.”
