This is one of a series of scholastic previews for the 2023 season
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/10/23
Penncrest High School
League: Central League
Head Coach: Caitlin Morgan, fifth year as head coach. Assistants: Jackie Baker, Kathryn Flick, Katie Doyle, Heather Phillips (all Penncrest alumni)
2022 Record: 14-6
2022 Team Honors: Lost in the second round of District playoffs to Unionville
Opener: 3/23 vs Henderson
Key returners: Kate Stanton, Mira Kuttymartin, Kaitlyn Roth, Taryn Tagtmeier, Celeste Cahill, Kat Harding, Reese Bigler l, Adisyn Bernhardt
Key newcomers: Sara Knasiak, Marissa Kamin, Gabby Poole
Coach’s Outlook for 2023 “Penncrest has a young but seasoned team this year with only losing three varsity starters and everyone else returning stronger and more experienced. This team has undeniable chemistry and works so well together from the solid team defense, quick transitioning midfield, and smart and patient offense. With such a successful off-season, we are really looking forward to seeing how everything plays out for these girls, being a true competitor in the central league, and advancing further into District playoffs.”
Strath Haven
League: Central League
Head Coach: Pigeon Graham, 9th year, Megan Fizzano, Betsy Glassford and Bridget Crow (assistants)
2022 Record: 17-8 (including districts and states)
2022 Team Honors: District 1 runner up, Lost in semi-finals of the state tournament.
Opener: Pennsbury High School 3/18
Key returners: Laura Conner, Kaitlin Nieczpiel, Ava Yancey, Annie Dignazio, Grace Kelly, , Molly Omrod, Mackenzie Murray, Megan Nichols
Key newcomers: Kate Fox, Mallory Cavanagh,
Coach’s Outlook for 2023: “With strong leadership from our Juniors and Seniors, Strath Haven is looking forward to being competitive in the Central League, District 1 and PIAA this year.”
