Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/14/24
One of a series of previews for the 2024 scholastic season
Twin Valley
League: Berks County, 2A classification
Head Coach: Courtney Kaplan (8th year at TV, record 101-37)
Assistant Coaches: Kate Munn, Sue Bennett, and Erica Wolfgang
2023 Record: 21-7
Team honors: Berks County Champs (3x), District 3 Champs (2x), PIAA State Runner-Up (2x)
Key Players:
Kylie Duke – junior attack (High Point) Berks All-Conference
Anna Givens – senior midfield (Quinnipiac), Berks All-Conference
Hadley Munn – senior midfield (Lock Haven), Berks All-Conference
Camrynn Owens – senior defender Berks All-Conference
Others to watch:
Morgan Raines – senior defender (Duquesne), Berks All-Division
Kaitlyn Davis – senior attack, Berks All-Division
Chelsea Hurley – senior defense (Quinnipiac), Berks Honorable Mention
Coach’s Outlook: “We have strong veterans to lead the team, and we are looking to have another solid run and compete for championships at all levels.”
Wilson
League: Berks County
Head coach: Chelsea Rosiek, 1st year, former assistant at Robert Morris and head coach at Chestnut Hill College and St. Bonaventure; Assistants: Jessica Fullerton, Lauren Marte, Christine Noecker
2023 Record: 16-7-1 Made it to PIAA 3AAA States, losing to Conestoga in first round
2023 Returning Honorees: BCIAA All-Stars – Alexa Kairis, Emmi Mclain, Ainsley Mclain
Opener: 3/16 home, vs. Owen J. Roberts
Key returners: Audrey Miller (committed WCU), Ainsley McClain (committed EMU), Emmi McClain, Caitlin Trickett (committed WCU), Kaityyn Coldren, and Alexa Kairis (committed PSU).
Alexa Kairis (62G 15A), Ainsley McClain (22G 23A), Audrey Miller (29G17A)
Key newcomers: Lexi Brensinger (9th) and Ryan Leaman (9th) – both Freshman
Coach’s Outlook: “Our expectations are very high for the 2024 season. We are returning a lot of our key players from this past year and have a promising underclass who have added immediate value to our ranks. The senior leadership have been key contributors throughout their careers and are primed to lead our group this season back to a County Championship and run into State playoffs.”
