Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/11/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
Lower Merion High School
League: Central League
Head Coach: Ashton Odiorne, 1st year as a head coach, 1st season at the school
Assistants: Morgan Nash and Elaine Dougherty
2024 Record: 5-12
2024 Team Honors: Allison Ersin All Central League Honorable Mention, Hadley Rubin All Central League Honorable Mention and All main-line second team, Nora Whalen All Central League Honorable Mention
Opener: Friday March 14th vs. WC East 5:15 PM
Key returners:
Hadley Rubin (Junior, Central League HM, Winthrop Lax Commit), Allison Ersin (Senior, Central League HM, Vassar Lax Commit), Nora Whalen (Senior, Central League HM), Jojo Cini (Senior), Allison Pham (Senior), Ana Byler (Senior), Kendall Baker (Junior)
Key newcomers:
Emily D’Alonzo (Junior), Natalia Kasmer (Freshman), Samantha Gittens (Freshman)
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “We are very excited for the 2025 season as we have a lot of girls returning that are going to be key for us this season and some really exciting new additions, as well as a new coaching staff. This team is a really special one that has a lot potential and determination to be successful this season and build the program for the future.”
Springfield High
League: Central League
Head Coach: Keith Broome (27th season, 490-124-7 )
Assistant Coaches: Sarah Damato, Kathleen Geiger, Alyssa Long, Shannon McGarrigle
2024 Record: 12-7
Key Returning Starters: Geena Augello (Boston U), Kara Clark (Bloomsburg U), Molly Clifford (Bloomsburg), Jacklyn Guille (Rutgers U.), Ali Hunter, Maddy Kane (Lehigh U), Kylee O’Donnell (Ohio State U), Katie Keffer, Macy Gougler, Kat Shandley.
Players to watch: Charlize Garrett, Scarlett DiGrazio, Mary Longo, Aly Mc Coach, Lydia Scott, Gia Harris, Harpor Garrett, Molly Logan, Giulia Keller.
Key Newcomers: Eva Lemeuix, Frankie Summa, Mia Wainwright.
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “The team is looking forward to completing in the highly competitive Central league and returning to the district tournament and state playoffs this year.”
