Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/15/24
One of a series of previews for the 2024 scholastic season
Mount Saint Joseph Academy
League: Athletic Association of Catholic Academies (AACA)
Head Coach: MK Maloney (first year as head coach)
Assistant: Mary Dean (3rd year as assistant coach)
JV Coach: Maggie McDonald
2023 Record: 12-6 regular season
2023 Team Honors: 2023 District 1-2A Champions
Opener date & opponent: Friday, March 15th @ 4pm vs Garnet Valley HS
Key returners: Maggie Rezza, Amelia Clair, Quinn Shields, Katie Westmoreland, Meg Holmes, Emily Holmes, Gabby Clair
Key newcomers: Mads Maszczak, Caitlin Paul, Anna Saucier, Julia Elwell
Coach’s Outlook for 2024: “We are really excited for this upcoming season! After winning the District 1-2A Championship last year, we are hungry to win the title again and go further this season. We will be missing some key starters from last year, but have a lot of talent filling those roles. Looking forward to some great competition on our schedule!”
Villa Maria Academy High School
League: AACA
Head Coach: Theresa Giunta, 3 years as head coach, record: 26-14
Assistant Coaches: Danielle Mooney, Hannah Young, Carly Kearns
2023 Record: 15-5
2023 Team Honors: AACA Champions, District Quarterfinals
Opener date & opponent: Tuesday March 18th vs. Mount St Joseph Marie
Key returners:
Allie Meyer (Senior)
Mackenzie Liberatore (Senior)
Lexie Dougherty (Senior)
Caroline Capaldi (Junior)
Lila Traynor (Junior)
Sophia Tray (Sophomore)
Quinn Hechler (Junior, Goalie)
Joey Early (Sophomore, Goalie)
Elle Toto (Junior)
Key newcomers:
Kayla Cellucci (Freshman)
MG Gormley (Sophomore)
Coach’s Outlook for 2024: “We are very excited for the opportunity we have this year to be dynamic and gritty all over the field. Our goal is to grow and learn from every opportunity we have given our strong schedule. We have several players that can play multiple positions, and two outstanding goalies who challenge and support each other, which gives us the chance to be unpredictable in our strategy in who we have on the field, utilizing individual strengths to be the best team we can be. We have several returning varsity players and a few making their varsity debut that gives us a competitive edge to represent our teammate first culture, with doing everything for each other and with each other.”
