Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/18/23
Pope John Paul II
Head Coach: Erik Fritzinger second year,
Assistant coach Virginia McElroy 4th year,
Assistant coach Deb Ford 4th year
League: pac-10
Overall record 2022: 7-11
League record 2022: 4-9
Postseason Qualified for districts
Opener: 3/17 versus Lansdale Catholic
Key returning players: high scorers Jill Cobaugh, Ava Zepp to lead our attack and Maura Collins to lead our defense
Outlook: “We are looking to continue to compete in every game and build on the foundation from last year to earn a spot in the pac playoffs and districts.”
Owen J. Roberts
League: Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC-12)
Coach: David Schlesinger (5th Year at OJR; 13th year as High School GLAX Head Coach)
Last year’s record: 23-3; Quarterfinalist in D1 and PIAA playoffs; Championship Game for PAC
Key returnees: Gabbi Koury (2023), Midfield ( 2x All American, All Academic, and PAC player of the year), University of Florida
Alexa Vogelman (2023), Midfield (2x All American, All Academic, All PAC), Syracuse University
Colby Wasson (2023), Defense (All Academic, All PAC) Xavier University
Rachel Sbei (2023), Defense (All PAC), Furman University
Avery Wentzel (2023), Defense, Duquesne University
Cailin Harrington (2023), Defense, Villanova University
Ava Clemson (2023), Attack, Butler University
Blakely Doyle (2023), Attack, (All PAC), Liberty University
Kalli Mullen (2023), Attack, Haverford College
Korrigan Sweeney (2024), GK, Duquesne University
Sierra Milano (2024), Attack, George Washington University
Ava Christoforou (2024), Defense, University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Others to watch:
Brooke Cano (2024), Attack
Morgan Karas (2024), Attack
Emery Horn (2024), Attack
Pippi Waldman (2025), Attack
Natalie Chin (2025), Midfield
Laina Grimm (2025), Midfield
Ashly White (2025), Defense
Keira Clemson (2026), Attack
Coach’s outlook for 2023 season: “With a senior laden team coming off consecutive undefeated regular seasons, OJR is preparing to advance further in D1 and PIAA playoffs this year as well as reclaim the PAC Championship trophy. Early contests against Garnet Valley, Conestoga, and Archbishop Carroll should help prepare the Wildcats for the tough season ahead.”
