Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/23
Shipley School
League: Friends’ League
Head Coach: Eva Winiarski, first year at Shipley and as head coach, Brian Murray (assistant)
2022 Record: 13-5-1
2022 Team Honors: Lily Neilson and Alanna McBrearty (All League), Sadie Duncan and Zoe Morse (Hon. Mention)
Opener date & opponent: 3/21/23 vs Hun School
Key returners: Sadie Duncan, Zoe Morse, Lily Neilson, Hailey Murray
Key newcomers: Katie Gilbert
Coach’s Outlook for 2023: “While led by two experienced seniors (Duncan and Morse), we are a relatively young team with incredible potential. I am excited to see what this group of dedicated and gritty athletes can accomplish this season. We are looking forward to our match up against Germantown Friends’ and positioning ourselves as leaders within the Friends’ League.”
George School
League: Friends Schools League
Head Coach: Alyssa Batty—Head Coach (1st year)
2022 Record: 10-7
2022 Team Honors: ALL-League Izzy Matson (’25) & Rachel Delie (’23); Honorable Mention Lexi Matson (’25)
Opener date & opponent: April 3rd at George School vs. Perkiomen School
Key returners: Lexi Matson (Attack—’25); Victoria Opiatowski (Midfield—’25) Jules Kyle (Midfield—’25); Peyton Copeland (Defense—’24); Barjona Kage (Defense—’23); Bella Seraydarian (Defense—’24)
Key newcomers: Avery Frank–Midfield (’25); Margaret Massengill—Midfield (’26)’- Rowan Grim—Attack (’26)
Coach’s Outlook for 2023: “There is a lot to be excited about when it comes to GS Girls Lacrosse. We are young, eager, and skilled. Our key returner list is long and should include many more names—everyone on this roster possesses great value. Our defensive unit is anchored by junior goalkeeper Katarina Kenny. ALL-League Izzy Matson and Rachel Delie continue their huge presence on the field—Delie most recently named a captain, 2nd year in a row; Matson named sophomore and first year class representative.”
Abington Friends School
League: Friends School League (FSL)
Coach: Jess Breuning- 5th year at school and as head coach. Overall Record 23-20. Assistants: Leslie Henry and Tianne Randolph
2022 record: 9-6
2022 team honors: Ally Muller and Maya Muller (graduates), and Bella Washington-Vasquez (current senior)- All League 1st Team.
Opener: March 28th against Barrack Academy (away)
Key Returners: Bella Washington-Vasquez (128 saves in 2022), Amara Turner, and Shania Pinkney
Outlook: “Last season proved to be our best overall performance in school history. This season I hope to keep strengthening our skills, and continue playing at a high level. We have some strong returning players as well as a group of new girls that have promising potential to become great lacrosse players. I’m excited to get this season started and see what we can accomplish this year!”