Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/13/24
Haverford High
League: Central League
Head Coach: Nancy McGoldrick (38th year, 402 career wins)
Assistants: Kirstin Sheehe, Devin Schontz, Tim McCormack, Jordan Sanocki
Opening Game: VS- Henderson @ Home – 7:00pm March 15
KEY RETURNERS: Hilary Elsner Captain (Rutgers), Chloe Taylor Captain, Ava Pradelli, Katie Watkins, Annie Walker (Queens Committ), Ella Quartermain, Caroline Cassidy, Kyley Campbell, Maddie Shafer, Kayla Elliot, Lucy McCosky (G)
KEY NEWCOMERS: Paige Chadwin, Avery Timar, Darcy Quaille, Ryley Geary, Grace O’Connell, Nicole Coffey
Coach’s Outlook: “We are all excited about the season. Our future is bright with the team we have. We are looking to compete hard in the Central League and looking forward to our young team experiencing success.”
Ridley
League: Central League
Head Coach: Meagan DiCave
Assistant Coaches: Mara Schnellenbach, Jeff Cerbus, Brittany Whaley, Caitlin Long and Jim Bollinger
2023 Record: 11-7
2023 Team Honors: All Central League: Abby Axe – 2nd Team, Callie Bryan & Grace DeCarolis – Honorable Mention
PASLA All Academic Team – Abby Axe & Grace DeCarolis
Opening Date: 3/19 against West Chester East
Key Returners: Senior Attacker Abby Axe, Junior Defender Nikki McMenamin, Sophomore Midfielders Callie Bryan, Gabby DiGiacomo and Nadia Henkel
Coach’s Outlook: “This season we’re returning a key group of players. We have speed in our midfield and a team that has a high lax IQ. We’ve put in a lot of work in the off season, and we’re excited to see what this season brings. Being in one of the toughest leagues in the state makes every game a challenge, but our team this year is ready to be competitive.”
