Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/23
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
League: Suburban One American’s Plymouth Whitemarsh,
Head coach: Ellen K. Reilly 32 years
Assistant coaches: Charmaze Banks, Rita Trainer
Last year’s record: 2022 Sub One League American Division 9-2, Overall 10-7
Notable losses to graduation: Brianna Austin, Midfield, Bloomsburg University, Fiona Gooneratne Attack, Aniya Bond Goalie.
Key returners: Ella Clark 12th, Midfield, Lonna Buono 12th, Anna McNichols, 12th, Defense, Meghann Wendler 11th, Attack, Bri Reynolds11th, Defense, Olivia Eaton11th, Attack, Sophia Gartland 10th, Attack, Olivia Reilly 10th, Attack, Katie Lukens 10th, Defense, Kaylin Smyth 10th, Defense.
Outlook: “We only have 3 seniors returning this year. But we have a lot of underclassmen that just need the time to gain game experience and learn to jell with the returning players. The girls are working hard and are excited to begin the season.”
Central Bucks West High School
League: Suburban One League
Head Coach: Kāli Grisewood, 2nd year as the Head Coach
Assistant Coaches: Jordan Sanocki, Elena Romesburge (2018 JMU National Champ), and Molly Naylor
2022 Record: 6-11
Team Honors: Grace Naylor 2nd Team, Kalena Mandeville Honorable Mention
Opener Date: 3/17/2023 vs. Hatboro Horsham (CBW 15 v. HH 2)
Key Returners: Bella Schrandt (’23 Captain), Abby Rogers (’23 Captain), Ashley Lott, Grace Naylor, Paige Controy, Isabella Carter, Kalena Mandeville, Margot Haring.
Key Newcomers: Raylin Tulio, Chloe Schrandt, Aida Ierubino, Eve Damsker, Ofelia Rusiloski, Katie Casale, and Emma Heim
Coach’s Outlook for 2023: “We are a young team with only 4 upper classmen on Varsity but that only means we have time to grow as a team. While we might be a young bunch but there is no shortage of talent or drive to win. This season we are looking to shake things up. Our goal for our home opener was to make a statement that we are not the same team we were last year and that is exactly what we accomplished with a 15 – 2 win over Hatboro Horsham who beat us by 6 goals the year prior. We plan to maintain that same energy and grit throughout the season with a goal of a winning record or better. We came ready to compete.”
CB South
League: Suburban One National
Head coach: Janique Craig – 19 Years
Assistant coaches: Sharon Hetrick 6 years, James Terinoni 5 years
Last year’s record: League record 7-3 Overall record 10-8
Notable losses: Tegan Mullan, Kate Victor, Emallee Day, Erin Smith, Maddy Flynn, Anna Shirley, Brynn Reilly, Rachel Steigerwalt, Colby Roach,
Key returners: Gabby Mayo (12/GK), Grace Gannon (12/M), Brooke Cenci (11/A) Addy Geary (10/M)
Others to watch:
Avery Curtis (11/M)
Erin Burke (11/D)
Kelsey Steel (12/A)
Peyton Ofstroff (11/D)
Kaeli Vandersluis (9/M)
Tessa Walls (9/A)
Strengths/Question Marks: “We have a few key returning players with experience that are helping our new/younger players. Our team has been very focused and working hard. It is very exciting to see the improvement and enthusiasm every day!”
Outlook: “The more game and practice experience the better. There is not just one player on our team that we are relying on. It is very exciting to see everyone contribute, play as a team and have individual/team accountability.”