Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/22/23
Mount Saint Joseph’s Academy
League: Catholic Academies
Head coach: Becky Cartee-Haring 2nd year as Head Coach at The Mount, 5th year as a head coach, Assistants: Mary Dean and Archie Alston
Last year’s overall record, league record and postseason accomplishments:
2022 Season: Regular season Record 12-5,Overall Record 16-7, Playoff Record: 4-2, Catholic Academy Co-Champs 9-1,
3rd Place Districts 2A, Lost in 2nd Round of States 2A
Notable players lost from last year: Lauren Maher (Manhattan College), Campbell Donovan, Sarah Hughes
Key returning players: Senior Kate Donovan (GW Commit), Senior Devin Loome, Senior Kiersten Pumilia, Senior Ava Rossi, Senior Annie Shields (USC Commit), Junior Amelia Clair, Junior Maggie Rezza (PSU Commit)
Players to watch: Junior Quinn Shields (Scranton Commit), Sophomore Meghan Holmes and Sophomore Katie Westmoreland
Season outlook: “The team this year returns a talented and gritty core group from last year’s team and welcomes some new talent to The Mount. The girls are committed to working together and building on the knowledge and experience of last year under a new coach. Preseason has been a smooth continuation of what we began last year and the team has shown great energy. We have high expectations and are looking to accomplish even more this season.”
Villa Maria Academy
League: Catholic Academies League
Head Coach: Theresa Giunta, 2; Danielle Mooney , Kelsi Trevisan (assistants)
2022 Record: 11-9
2022 Team Honors: 2022 AACA Co-Champs, PIAA District Qualifier
Opener Date: 3/21/23 vs. Nazareth Academy
Key Returners: Senior Attacker Maggie Traynor, Senior Midfielder Kaelyn Wolfe, Senior Midfielder Brynna Hill, Junior Midfielder Allie Meyer, Senior Defender Kaleigh Touey, Junior Defender Mackenzie Liberatore, Sophomore Goalie Quinn Hechler
Key Newcomers: Freshman Sophia Tray, Junior Alice Nash
Coaches Outlook: “We are so excited to get this year started. We are returning several starters, and have gained new players this year that add extreme depth and value to our team. Our theme this year is discipline, consistency and attacking our goals with grit. We have worked hard to develop a very strong and supportive culture, where we can dominate together as a team. We are very dynamic with strong leadership, and we are excited to see what we bring to the league, district and state this year!”
Villa Joseph Marie H. S.
League: AACA League
Head Coach: Stephanie Magnone, 21 years at Villa, Assistants:Lisa Huchler, Isabella DeVito, Alan Dlugosz
2022 Record: 4-13
2022 Team Honors: AACA All Stars: Emma Hagan, Lauren Redican, Brooklyn Roe. PASLA Player of the Week: Brooklyn Roe PASLA All Academic: Emma Hagan, Lauren Redican, MK Peters
Opener Date: March 21st vs Merion Mercy
Key Returnees: Brooklyn Roe, Maddie Todd, Molly Courtney, Kendall Gayton, Kiera Martin, Grace Hopkins, Niamh Cole, Mackenzie Gorman
Key newcomers: Payton England, Erin Boyd, McKenna Kush, Anicea Tassone, Rylind Pasquito, Bridget Polek, Kira Chirichella
Coach’s Outlook for 2023: “We have been practicing hard to create the solid team we need to compete in an aggressive league. Our eyes and hearts are set on improving our record and making the playoffs. I look forward to coaching this talented group and watching them succeed!”