Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/15/24
One of a series of previews for the 2024 scholastic season
Wissahickon High School
League: Suburban One American
Head Coach: Chuck Wurzbach (2nd Year), AC: Nicole Fisher, JV HC: Maggie Wurzbach
2023 Record: 7-10
2023 Team Honors: Alexa McCabe-SOL 1st team, Emma Greenberg-SOL 2nd team, Elle Stein-SOL Honorable Mention
Opener Date & Opponent: March 15, 2024 Home vs Central Bucks East
Key Returners
MID Nora Ryan
DEF Chloe Acuna
MID Sophia Stehlik
Key Newcomers
MID Sam Farno
MID Lila Marciniak
DEF Kaylee Hammond
Coach’s outlook: “We are looking to build on last season with a combination of seasoned SOL veterans and incoming freshman. Emma Greenberg sets the tone on the draw circle again this year and Alexa McCabe leads the team on the attack. On the other side, we have seen our defensive unit improve under the leadership of Chloe Acuna and Elle Stein. We have really worked this off-season to come together as group and remember that while this sport is not easy, you can work hard and have fun at the same time. We fully expect to show up and compete for all four quarters against every team on our schedule.”
Upper Dublin High School
League: Suburban One American Division
Head Coach: Dee Cross (16th year at UD, 29th overall, including 13 at Abington). Assistant Coaches : Katrina Borzelleca, Kendra Finger
2023 Record: 14-5 Overall. 10-1 (SOL)
2023 Team Honors: Tri Champions of SOL American Division; Sportsmanship Award
Opener date & opponent: Friday, March 15th vs Methacton
Key returners: Paige Dinkel (Sr.), Anna DiMartile (Jr.), Abby O’Meara (Jr.), Olivia Broome (Jr.) , Ava Shohen (Soph), Maeve Hogan (Soph.), Sophia Sirianni (Jr.), Lily Buckius (Soph.)
Key newcomers: Bridget DiMartile (Freshman), Shannon Connaughton (Freshman)
Coach’s Outlook for 2024: “We have a solid core group back from last year, where they figured out a way to win as the season went on. We hope to keep the momentum and continue to get better as a team. We will travel to Glen Burnie, MD over Spring Break to play two games.”
