Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/21/22
This is one of a series of previews for the 2022 scholastic lacrosse season
Archbishop Carroll HS
League: PCL
Coaches:
Lorraine Beers – head coach
Brooke Watson – asst coach
Deanna Golden – JV Coach
Peter Hewitt – Goalie Coach
Jessica Lake – volunteer
Lisa Barnett – volunteer
2021 Record: 2021 PIAA AA State Champions
2021 NFHS Pennsylvania Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year
Returning Players
Kiley Mottice
Emma Talago
Katie Koroly
Others to watch
Bridget Robinson
Aniyah Bishop
Machaela Henry
Outlook: “We are hunting just like everyone else.”
Cardinal O’Hara
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Coaches: Head coach Jenny Duckenfield (5th year, also was head coach at Strath Haven, Mount St. Joseph, Agnes Irwin), assistants Jen Raech, Alex Duckenfield, Nate Grenier, Tim Hand
2021 highlights: “The Lions had an epic 2021 season that ended with a PIAA Class AA semi-finalist loss in OT.”
Key returnees: Four-year starters and seniors Ellie Miller, Anna Ciminera (Temple), Mia Scarduzio (Catholic), Lexi Culp (Temple), Kellie McCarthy, Kristen and Claire Kutafaris and Sarah Davies.
Top Returning underclassmen: All Delco Goalie Mackenzie Hand (East Carolina University), Claire Natoli (Jacksonville), Maddie Sharkey (Old Dominion University), Carley Smith (UC Davis), Alexa Feriola, Lauren Holdloski, Sofia Brown; Sophomores Honor Breen and Lily Marquis.
Coach’s outlook: “Many of our players had never played until 9th grade, but due to their commitment we have become a legitimate contender. The Lions have shown great improvement over the past 4 years and are hungry to compete for the PCL and PIAA Class AA championships.”
