Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/21/24
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2024 season
Jack Barrack Hebrew Academy
League: Friends Schools
Head Coach: Cathy D’ignazio, First Year; Assistant Abby Kalish
2023 Record: 13-2
2023 Team Honors: Penn-Jersey League Champions
Opener: Vs. St. Hubert, Barrack Won 14-5
Key Returners: Fallon Rocker, Tyler Schwartz, Noa Singer
Coach’s Outlook for 2024: “We are looking forward to the challenge of the new league.”
Kennett
League: Ches-Mont League
Head Coach: Lisa Daugherty, 6 years
Assistants: Erin Gallagher and Kayte Restaino
2023 Record: 15-6
Opening Game: vs. Radnor on March 18, 18-6 loss
Key players:
Mary Carroll – midfield
Noelle Foester – midfield
Jaylee Killgore – attack
Greta Burns – midfield
Marissa Herring – midfield
Quinn Simmons – midfield
Mia Matthews – Defense
Kaitlyn Snoke – goalie
Coach’s Outlook: ” We hope to return to the District 1 Playoffs.”
Springfield-Delco
League: Central League
Head coach: Keith Broome (27 years), Kathleen Geiger, Sarah Damato, Shannon McGarrigle
2023 record: 21-3
2023 honors: Central League Champs 11-0, District I 3A 3rd place, State Final Four
Returning Starters:
Devin Buggy SR Robert Morris commit
Jules Govan SR
Olivia Gutowski SR
Claire Lynch SR Widener commit
Maddy Mc Bride SR East Stroudsburg commit
Geena Augello JR Boston U. commit
Kara Clark JR
Jaclyn Guille JR Rutgers commit
Allie Hunter JR
Maddie Kane JR Lehigh commit
Kylee O’Donnell JR Ohio State commit
Key newcomers:
Emma Barrett A
Morgan Hannigan D
Molly Clifford D/M
Macy Gougler D
Gia Harris D
Katherine Shandley D
Coach’s outlook: “Springfield’s goal is to continue to compete in the Central League and to advance in the district tournament to states.”
