Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/15/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
League: Suburban One American
Coach: Ellen K. Reilly 34 years
Assistant coaches: Charmaze Banks, Rita Trainer
Last year’s record: Sub One League American Division 8-3, Overall, 15-5, Beat Council Rock South in First Round of Districts and lost to Pennridge in Second Round of Districts.
Notable losses: Olivia Eaton playing at Swarthmore, Brianna Reynolds playing at Iona, Meghan Wendler playing at Manhattan
Key returners: Attack, Sophia Gartland 12th, Attack, Olivia Reilly 12th, Attack, Katie Lukens 12th, Defense, Gianna Clark 12th, Defense, Maite Jayo 11th, Midfield, Kaiane Jayo 11th, Defense, Keira Whelan 11th Defense, Addi Stein 11th goalie.
Outlook: “The team has been focused and working hard. We have experienced players returning from last year. We have some younger players who played some varsity last year who are starting to show potential and some skilled new freshmen. It’s exciting to see their abilities. Now they need to put it together on the field.”
Abington
League: Suburban One American
Coach: Meg MacClain 3rd season at Abington
Assistant coaches: Ellie Hughes and Kelly White
Last year’s record: 6-5 in SOL, 10-8 overall, qualified for District 1 AAA tournament
Opener: March 14 at Pennsbury
Key returners:
Jadyn Bagby Senior/Goalie
Katie Pennekamp Junior/Midfield
Carly Hughes Junior/Midfield
Joanna Duff Junior/Defense
Nora Luskin sophomore/Midfield
Erin Ely sophomore/Midfield
Others to watch:
Abby Ellner junior/attack
Maddie Garry junior/attack
Addison Doyle sophomore/Midfield
Outlook: “Abington’s goal this year is to be a top competitor in the SOL. Last year we made the first round of playoffs and hope to make it again. The past couple years we have been a young team so I am excited to see their maturity in the play and play with great confidence. Our attack this year has many strong players and I hope to see the goals and assists from multiple players. Our goalie Jadyn Bagby is an outstanding goalie and excited to see her do her best in her last year at the high school level.”
