Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/27/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
Pennsbury
League: Suburban One National
Head coach: Michelle Siegle 91st year); Assistants: Vanessa Stack, Mo Conger
Last year’s record: 9-1 SOL National co-champions, 12-6-1 overall
Key Returners:
Grace Holmes (12th, Midfield/Draw)
Sasha Dobos (11th, Midfield)
Angelina Kenney (12th, Midfield)
Abigail McCole (11th, Defensive Midfield)
Ryan Berdette (10th, Defense)
Annie Cimochowski (11th, Defense)
Key Newcomers:
Gretchen Hill (9th, Attack)
Amanda Fitchell (10th, Defense)
Coach’s Outlook: “Despite key senior losses, we have the talent, leadership, and depth to defend our SOL National championship and push deeper into the playoffs. With a strong midfield, a tough defense, and a mix of experienced leaders and rising stars, we are set for another competitive and exciting season.”
Pennridge
League: Suburban One National
Head coach: Maddie Dachowski (1st year, starred at Pennridge (Class of 2017, 288 career points at PHS, and played at Lasalle University and had 83 career points).
Assistant coaches: Will Rodzwitch (10 years), Alexa Machado,
Last year’s record: SOL: 9-1 Overall: 13-5
2024 honors: Co-champions of the league with Pennsbury
Key returners:
Taylor Burkett Senior Midfielder – 62 points last season on 35 goals and 27 assists
Leah Verespy Senior attacker – 59 points last season on 34 goals 25 assists
Aubrey Bailey Senior Midfielder
Makenna Charles Senior Defender
Madigan Posey Junior Midfielder – Leading returner in goals and points with 78 points last season on 42 goals and 36 assists.
Cayla Wurz Senior attacker – 52 points last season on 32 goals 20 assists
Key newcomers:
Gianna Leuthe – Soph. Midfielder-
Harper Posey – Freshman Midfielder –
Maddie Boyer
Abbey Keller
Coach’s Outlook: “Our team this year is hungry and has their sights set on another league title. The conference looks a lot different this year, and there is some steep competition ahead. We are focused on one thing, us. We have a large senior class that will be graduating, and they are eager to leave a huge mark on the program and specifically this season. There are games that have been circled on the calendar for months, and we are ready to battle on the field for the win. We have set huge goals for the season looking ahead to overall record, league wins, and potential playoff victories, but we remain focused on what is directly in front of us. Being present in the moment and focused on the right here, right now. Finding a way to win, digging deeper than we ever have, and doing it every time we are on that field.”
