Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/23
Archbishop Carroll
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
League: PIAA District 12
Head coach: Lorraine Beers Head Coach, Brooke Watson Assistant Coach, Deanna Golden Assistant Coach, Peter Hewitt, Jessica Lake and Lisa Barnett Volunteer Coaches
2022 record: Undefeated in 2022, PIAA @A State Champs
Key Returners: Ava Bleckley mid, Bridget Robinson GK, Mary Matey Defense
Season Outlook: “Goals to repeat PCL champs and keep streak alive for 22 years; and Return to state playoffs and advance to the championship.”
Bonner Prendie Pandas
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head Coach: Jason Blemings, 5th Season, Overall Record 34-20, Assistant Coaches: Brian Peterson (5th year), Paige Brady (2nd Year), Ali Cucinotta (2nd year)
2022 Record: 10-7 Overall, 5-3 in PCL (tied for 3rd place)
2023 First Game: 3.21.23 @ Academy Park
Key Returning Players: Abigail Blemings (SR Attacker, 161 career points, All Catholic/All Delco), Leila George (SR Attacker, 79 career goals, All Catholic/All Delco), Meredith Shallow (JR. Goalie (147 saves in 2022, All Delco)
Key Newcomers: (FR. Midfielder Marykate Cappiello, FR. Midfielder, Tana George)
Coach’s Outlook: “We have a well balanced team that will play fast and fight hard every game. We fully expect to finish near the top of the PCL standings at the end of the season, and have our sights set on making it to the League Championship Game.”