Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/26/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
Avon Grove
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach: Coach Carlee Costello (3rd year)
2024 Record: 12-6
Key returners: Kylee Mellott Goalie Junior, Rylee Boydo Midfield Junior , Attackers Maggie Dunckle, Maggie Boyle and Lilly Keen , Defenders returning Maddie Regester, Brianna Regester and Bella Anzalone,
Key newcomers: Kendall Mellott, Liv Horner, Liv Garvin and Kate Gillin
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “We are excited for the season! We have an amazing group of seasoned leaders and a group of younger players ready to set up and compete.”
Coatesville
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach: Kolleen Kitzinger DiPietro – first year. Assistant: Hannah Menge – first year. Volunteers: Stephanie Saxton-Walls & Tiffany Willard
2024 Team Honors: PASLA All-Academic: Kayla Harvey & Avery O’Hara. All Ches-Mont 2nd Team: Avery O’Hara. All Ches-Mont honorable mention: Kaylee Harvey. Team awards: Kaylee Harvey – unsung hero. Myra Matukaitis – break out player. Avery O’Hara – attack MVP
Avery O’Hara – committed to Frostburg State University
Kelsey Gathercole, Kaylee Harvey & Kylie Irwin – verbally committed to St. Francis University
Key returners: Kelsey Gathercole, Kaylee Harvey, Kylie Irwin, Myra Matukaitis, Avery O’Hara
Key newcomers: Claire Myers & Lexie Mosley
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: “This season, we’re eager to see our athletes’ hard work and dedication come to life. While we’ll miss our talented 2024 seniors, our returning players and new additions have stepped up, pushing themselves in the weight room and on the field to build a strong, competitive, and united team. Beyond wins and losses, our focus is on developing resilient, driven young women. Our philosophy this year centers on problem-solving, teamwork, and work ethic—when we face challenges in one area, we come together to rise in another. We are incredibly proud of our athletes’ commitment both on and off the field, and we can’t wait to see them thrive this season.”
