Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/25/23
Downingtown West
Head coach: Brittney Conzentino (9th season, 11-8 in 2022)
Assistants: Christa Somits, Emily Ernest, Kelee O’Malle
League: Chestmont
Opening game: 3/23 @ Manheim
Top returning players:
Autumn Blair- Sophomore midfielder coming off a stand out freshman season where she was tied for 3rd in goals, assists, caused turnovers, ground balls and draw controls. 2nd team all Chestmont
Elizabeth Mahmud- Senior midfielder tied for 3rd in goals last season. Chestmont honorable mention.
Kate Mahmud- Senior defender led our team in caused turnovers and ground balls in the defensive end. 2ndteam all Chestmont
Ashley Plzak- Senior midfielder who contributed all over the field last season specifically on ground balls, and making sure every ball was contested.
Ava Brady- Junior defender, 2nd on the team in caused turnover on the defensive end. Ava was significantly key our defensive transitions last season.
Newcomers: Freshman midfielders Ava & Brinn Findora come into the season with senior level talent, speed and agility. Their lacrosse IQ and team oriented mentality will have an extremely positive impact on our team this season.
Outlook for the season:“This 2023 season is unique, in the sense that we have lost 3 D1 midfielders who led our team last year. With this loss, comes great opportunity for a very talented young group. This group of girls are all about the “team” mentality with positive energy and grit all over the field. Coming over a tough season of a lot of ups and downs, I expect them to surprise some teams this season and several seasons to come. This group has great energy and boundless potential.”
Downingtown East High School
League: ChesMont League – National
Head Coach: Kathryn Kropp – 4th year at school, 1st year as head coach
Stacy Brennan – 3rd year as assistant
Siobhan Burke – 1st year as assistant
2022 Record: 14-9 including playoffs, 12-6 regular season
Opener date & opponent: March 21 at Plymouth Whitemarsh
Key returners: Eileen Hewitt, Lexie Conte, Sofia Fanelli, Karyn Michaels, Lexie Barton, Finley Mulhern, Riley Marks, Addy Mulhern
Key newcomers: Cameron Yard, Jayne Michaels
Coach’s Outlook for 2023: “Although we lost 6 key players from last season, we have a number of underclassmen ready to step into key rolls. The girls play with high energy and great intensity. We look to compete every game!”