Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/19/24
One of a series of previews for the 2024 scholastic season
Germantown Friends School
League: Friends Schools League
Head coach: Katie Bergstrom Mark (23rd season, 22nd as head coach)
Assistant Coaches: Charlie Myran ‘14, Whin Sylla, Caryn Miller ‘13, Stephanie Hilton (Goalie Coach)
2023 Record: 15-4 (9-0 in FSL)
2023 Team Honors: League Champions
Opener date: The team is traveling to Arizona for spring break training next week, season opener against Merion Mercy on 4/2
Key returners: captains Ally McNally ‘24, Isla Ablin (All-Phillylacrosse 3rd Team) ‘24 and Miya Moriuchi ‘24, 1st Team All League 2023- Isla Ablin ‘24 (GK), Emmie Day ‘26, Katie Day ‘25, Sarah Goldberg ‘26, Riya Mainigi ‘25, Claire Rigdon ‘25, Naomi Shaffer ‘26 Honorable Mention- Halle Smoger ‘25 and Olivia Lutey ‘26
Key newcomers: Cat Rogers ‘27 (GK), Lexi Ablin ‘27, Bebe Bateman ‘27, Isla Smoger ‘27, Maddie Daniel ‘24
Coach’s Outlook for 2024: “We are looking forward to a really competitive and dynamic squad. Each athlete has shown tremendous growth since last season and I see so many team members contributing in a variety of ways to our team culture. This is a gritty, hardworking, and creative team- I’m looking forward to seeing them gel together!
Perkiomen School
League: Penn–Jersey
Head Coach: Nicole Meehan (3rd year as head coach), Louisy Roest (assistant coach)
Opener date: March 22nd vs ANC
Key returners: Caroline Mellon, Taylor Fields, Morgan Keely, Bria Moyer
Key newcomers: Lilly Gunder, Payton Dotson, Delaney Ickes
Coach’s Outlook for 2024: “With the addition of our new talent to the team, we are looking forward to competing for our conference championship as well as aiming to win a first round PAISAA game.”
