Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/16/24
One of a series of previews for the 2024 scholastic season
Pope John Paul II High School
League: Pioneer Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Erik Fritzinger 3rd year. Virginia McCelroy Assistant. Deb Ford Assistant
2023 Record: 10-8
2023 Team Honors: 2nd round Districts
Opener date & opponent: 3/15 Home vs Souderton
Key returners: Jill Cobaugh, Elena Colliluori, McKayla Elison, Tess Riley, Kristen Ebner, Ava Zepp
Key newcomers: Emily McCann, Ella Delciotto, Cam Love, Jordan Satterthwaite
Coach’s Outlook for 2024: “Looking forward to working with a great senior group and a lot of new faces.”
Upper Merion
League: PAC Frontier Division
Head Coach: Angie Yanocha, 19th Season As Head Coach, Varsity Asst- Jane Ehnot, Jv Coach- Rachelle Lehman
2023 Record: 11-8
2023 Team Honors: First Round of Districts (Loss to North Penn)
Opener Date & Opponent: Lansdale Catholic- March 18
Key Returners: Olivia Smith, Senior Attack, Sam Walmsley, Senior Mid, Grace Solley, Senior Defense, Addie Eaton, Senior Defense, Elisa Dougherty, Junior Midfield, Anaya Onwubuariri, Junior Gk,
Key Newcomers: There are a few varsity subs from last year and several former JV players who are looking to make an impact this year.
Coach’s Outlook For 2024: “We have some talented players returning, but we are also young at the same time, having graduated several key seniors last year. Right now we are working on team chemistry and that will come with time. we have a hard-working group with good attitudes and are looking to return to district playoffs again this year.”
