Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/20/24
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2024 season
Downingtown West High School
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach – Emily Ernest (15th year coaching at West, first year as Head Coach)
Assistant Coach – Kelee O’Malley
JV Coach – Elizabeth Bradley
First Game: Home against Manheim Township Thursday 3/21
Key Returners:
Rylee Slate
Sydney O’Donnell
Ava Brady
Abby Morrison
Skylar Bailey
Autumn Blair
Brinn Findora
Ava Findora
Taylor Bergey
2024 Outlook: “This group is strong. Their athleticism and field sense coupled with their ability to work together as a team is amazing. They have set the bar high and I am excited for them to reach their goals this season.”
Pleasant Valley
League: EPC
Head Coach: Toni Bush*2024 is 10th year overall at PV, 9th year Varsity. (We only had a JV program in 2015)
Assistant Coaches:
Hanna Doerner
Todd Urland
Alyssa Grieco
2023 record: 18-0 regular season and 21-1 overall
2023 Team Honors:
**EPC Champs
**District XI Runner’s Up
*Two players named 1 st -Team EPC and Four 2 nd Team EPC
*First Official Game: Perkiomen Valley on March 16 th
Key Returning Players:
*Emily Butler-Senior-Attack
Emily is patient on offense and has the experience to make good decisions.
*Riley Green-Senior -Midfield/Attack
Riley is a versatile player all over the field so we have confidence in her skills on both
ends. She has developed a great shot and IQ in the offensive end.
*Cecilia Cordova-Senior-Defense
Cecilia is fast and able to play in multiple positions. She is solid and reliable in our
defensive end.
*Devon Bush-Junior-Midfield
Devon is a force all over the field. Her speed, aggressiveness and overall offensive
skills are an asset to the team.
*Alivia Rath-Junior -Defender/Midfield
Liv is a smart, aggressive defender who can handle the ball with ease. Her stick skills
and IQ have also helped her develop into an offensive threat as well.
*Briana Palmieri-Junior-Defender
Briana is a leader on our defensive end. She is quick, versatile and great with her
communication.
*Olivia Iandoli-Junior-Attack
Liv is quick around the crease and comfortable in the pocket.
*Rylee Rath- Sophomore-Midfield
Rylee is an extremely intelligent player and combines her IQ with speed, agility and
incredible stickwork to be a threat all over the field.
Key Newcomers:
*Samantha Miller-Freshman-Attack
*Gabby Kutzler- Freshman-Mid/Attack
Outlook: “We plan to take each game as it comes. Our core group of starters are finally upperclassmen, and our plan is that through experience and hard work, this will be a successful season.”
