Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/12/24
One in a series of scholastic previews
Lower Moreland
League: Suburban One American Conference
Head Coach: Steve Wittmer, 9 years at LM, 2nd year as head coach; Deb Lawlor, ASSISTANT COACH, 2nd year at LM, 30+ year coaching Lacrosse
2023 Record: 1-16
2023 Team Honors: SOL Sportsmanship
Opener: 03/15/24 3:30 vs Norristown
Key returners: Meg Halpern (12/Goalie) Abbie Wasserstrom (12/Midfield) Mia Rosala (10/Midfield) Roya Rosala (10/Midfield), Olivia Buczacki (11/Attack) Kenna Rozanski (11/Midfield) and Jess Pachman (12/Defense).
Key newcomers: Emma O’Connell (10/Midfield), Kiera Huber (11/Defense).
Coach’s Outlook: “Our team chemistry and work ethic this offseason has been amazing, and is something we are going to use to push us to the next level. Questions will be centered around who will be our go-to finishers and who will step up to take over as our go-to draw taker. This year we are excited to see where this team can go. Our core group of girls have a season playing together and this year’s freshman coming into the mix brings some talent to the fold. We will have a great opportunity to show our league what we got.”
Plymouth Whitemarsh
League: Suburban One American Conference
Head Coach: Ellen K. Reilly, 33 years; Assistant coaches: Charmaze Banks, Rita Trainer
Last year’s record: 2023 Sub One League American Division 7-4, Overall 9-9,
Key returners: Meghan Wendler 12th, Attack, Bri Reynolds 12th, Defense, Olivia Eaton 12th, Attack, Sophia Gartland 11th, Attack, Olivia Reilly 11th, Attack, Katie Lukens 11th, Defense, Kaylin Smyth 11th, Defense, Maite Jayo 10th, Midfield, Kaiane Jayo 10th, Defense.
Coach’s Outlook: “Our team has been growing each year and we have good numbers this year. We have a group of girls returning that have experience and we have a lot of new freshmen that are working hard. I am excited to see how we jell together and what we produce.”
