Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/26/25
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2025 season
Twin Valley
League: Berks County, 2A classification
Head Coach: Courtney Kaplan (9th year at TV, record 122-44); Assistant Coaches: Erica Wolfgang, Kate Munn and Sue Bennett
2024 Record: 21-7
2024 Honors: District 3 Champs (3x), PIAA State Runner-Up (3x)
Key Players: Kylie Duke – senior attack (High Point) Berks All-Conference
Ellie Kaplan – junior midfield (Syracuse) Berks All-Conference
Makenzie Owens – senior defender Berks Honorable Mention
Team Outlook: “We have a lot of new faces ready to make an impact and compete for championships at all levels.”
Upper Dublin
League: Suburban One American Conference
Head Coach: Dee Cross – 17th Year at UD, 30th Overall; Assistant Coaches – Kendra Finger, Alison Curran
2024 Record: 19-4
2024 Team Honors: District 1 Playoffs 5th Seed. Played in the first round of the PIAA State Playoffs.
Voted the Team Sportsmanship Award by the SOL American Conference.
Key returners: Seniors – Anna DiMartile, Abby O’Meara, Olivia Broome, Sophia Sirianni, Ava Shohen, Lily Buckius, Maeve Hogan, Bridget DiMartile, Shannon Connaughton
Key newcomers: Liv Coffey, Emily Buckius, Abby Rucker, Caroline Stoffel
Coach’s Outlook for 2025: We have a good mix of experienced players and talented newcomers this year. There is great team chemistry and everyone is working hard to be competitive and improve every day.”
Upper Moreland
League: Suburban One American
Head Coach: Kim Frantz (9th Year); Assistant Coaches: Pam Remmey (5th year) and Emma Hurley (1st Year)
Last Year’s Record: 18-6 overall, SOL 9-2 (State Playoffs second round)
Key Returners: Annalise Messina (Midfielder, Sr.), Avery Adamski (Defense, Sr.), Addi Hurley (Goalie, Sr.), Keiley Hawk (Defense/Mid, So.), Madeline Cox (Defense/Mid, So.), Keira Hess (Mid, So.), Leah King (Defense, So.)
Players to Watch: Charlie Clement (Defense/Attack, Sr.), Gianna Brown (Defense, Sr.), Mackenzie Reilly (Attack, Sr.), Maggie Brophy (Defense, Jr.), Ella Gould (Defense/Mid, Jr.), Bridget Hess (Defense/Mid, Fr.), Eva Gorrell (Defense/Mid, Fr.)
Season Outlook: “Last year making it to the second round of states has given our returners some lofty goals for this year! We are looking forward to continuing our momentum throughout the season this year and into the playoffs. While we have some holes to fill from our graduates last year, we are working together to get our full roster ready for the season, and hope to be just as competitive this year.”
