Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 2/5/25 – From Press Release
In advance of Friday’s season opener, the Saint Joseph’s women’s lacrosse head coach Alex Kahoe (Agnes Irwin) announced the addition of all 10 newcomers for the 2025 season on Wednesday morning.
The Hawks welcome eight from the high school ranks: Riley Bittinger (Baltimore, Md.), Mya Cote (Mars, Pa.), Briana Cottrell (Annandale, Va.), Claire Fowler (Ursuline Academy-DE/Landenberg, Pa.), Charlie McKeon (Toronto, Ontario), Tess Talbot (Springfield-Montco/Wyndmoor, Pa.), Mary Amelia Wood (Charlotte, N.C.) and Emma Yoder (Springfield-Montco/Oreland, Pa.).
Kate Kaptrosky (Lake Bluff, Ill.) and Devon Maillet (Strath Haven/Swarthmore, Pa.) come to Hawk Hill after spending time at Butler and Colgate, respectively.
Claire Fowler
Defense • Landenberg, Pa. • Ursuline Academy-DE
Background:
Graduate of Ursuline Academy…in senior season, was named USA Lacrosse High School Girls’ All-American honors…also earned DIAA First Team All-State and All-Conference honors in 2024…earned First Team All-Conference honors in 2023 as a junior, named to the DIAA All-State Second Team…scored the game-winning goal at the Delaware Blue-White Senior Girls’ Lacrosse All-Star Game…played club for HHH Philly Girls.
Devon Maillet
Midfield • Swarthmore, Pa. • Strath Haven (Colgate)
2024 (at Colgate):
Started in 15 of 17 games on the season
Recorded 19 goals on the season
Registered her lone hat trick of the season against Cornell
Added 14 draw controls and caused four turnovers on the year
2023 (at Colgate):
Started in all 15 games played
Led the team in shots (63), scoring 19 goals in her sophomore season
Finished with 18 ground balls, tied for third most on the team
Tied for second on the team with nine caused turnovers
Tallied five multi-goal performances on the year, registering a season-high three goals against Niagara
2022 (at Colgate):
Started in all 18 games as a freshman
Was second on the team with 26 goals and 33 points
Collected 56 draw controls and registered 22 ground balls
Registered eight games with multiple goals, including five games with at least a hat trick
Recorded four goals against Holy Cross and American
Had a career-best eight draw controls in her collegiate debut
Background:
A graduate of Strath Haven…multi-sport athlete, competed in soccer, basketball and lacrosse…scored 100 career goals, including a 65-goal, 150-point performance in her senior season…was named a captain as a senior and led her team to the state tournament…named to the Under Armor Underclass Lacrosse Team in 2018…was a selection to the US Lacrosse Philadelphia Tournament Team in 2018 and 2019…played club for Phantastix Lacrosse Club.
Tess Talbot
Goalkeeper • Wyndmoor, Pa. • Springfield-Montco
Background:
Graduate of Springfield Township High School…helped Springfield Township win the Suburban One League Championship in junior and senior seasons to earn state tournament appearances…was named First Team All-Suburban honors in her junior and senior season, including Suburban One American MVP in 2023…an honorable mention All-Suburban selection as a sophomore…named to USA Lacrosse All-Academic All-American team in her junior season…played club for HHH Philly Girls.
Emma Yoder
Midfield • Oreland, Pa. • Springfield-Montco
Background:
Graduate of Springfield Township High School…was a four-year letterwinner in lacrosse, captaining the team in her junior and senior season…finished with 254 career goals…helped Springfield Township win the Suburban One American Division in 2023 and 2024 to make state tournament appearances…was a three-time First Team All-League selection, earning honorable mention honors as a freshman…named First Team All-Area and PASLA Academic All-American as a senior…also played four years of field hockey…played club for HHH Philly Girls.
Kate Kaptrosky
Midfield • Lake Bluff, Ill. • Lake Forest (Butler)
2024 (at Butler):
Started in nine of her 10 appearances on the year
Finished third on the team with 24 goals
Tallied 45 shots on goal on the season
Scored a career-high four goals on three separate occasions
Recorded the game-winning goal at Xavier
Was fourth on the team with 18 draw controls, including a season-high of seven against Detroit Mercy
Picked up eight ground balls and caused four turnovers
2023 (at Butler):
Named an All-BIG EAST Second Team selection in her rookie season
Appeared in all 15 games with eight starts
Tallied 14 goals with just 16 shots on goal
Finished third on the team with 32 draw controls
Collected five ground balls and caused five turnovers
Background:
Graduate of Lake Forest…a four-year starting midfielder…led Lake Forest to a conference championship…scored 107 points in her senior season to hep earn her First Team All-Conference, All-Sectional and All-State Honors…served as captain in her senior season and was named team MVP.
Riley Bittinger
Attack • Baltimore, Md. • Roland Park Country School
Background:
Graduate of Roland Park Country School…played soccer, basketball and lacrosse…named captain to both the lacrosse and basketball teams…helped her school to a 2023 IAAM A Championship in soccer…received the White Blazer Award, the Red and White Award, the Francis Pitts Award and the 12 Season Athlete Award…played club for Sky Walkers Lacrosse Club.
Mya Cote
Midfield • Mars, Pa. • Mars Area
Background:
Graduate of Mars Area High School…holds her school’s program record for goals and points…a two-time WPIAL Champion in 2024 and in 2022…named USA Lacrosse High School Girls’ All-American in both 2023 and 2024…was named team MVP and earned All-WPIAL and All-Section honors in her junior and senior seasons…awarded US Marine-Corps Distinguished Athlete Award…played club lacrosse for Pittsburgh Premier.
Briana Cottrell
Defense • Annandale, Va. • Bishop Ireton
Background:
Graduate of Bishop Breton…was a multi-sport athlete, playing lacrosse, field hockey and basketball…started all four seasons in lacrosse and three for field hockey…named First Team All-Conference as a defender for her field hockey team…helped her team earn a WCAC Championship in 2022 and a VISSA Championship in 2021…helped her school to WCAC Semifinal appearances in 2024 and 2023…played three years at the US Lacrosse National Tournament for the DC team…was on the Nike American Select DC Team for three years…named on the 2023 New Balance All-American Roster…played club lacrosse for Capital Lacrosse.
Charlie McKeon
Attack • Toronto, Ontario • The Hill Academy
Background:
Graduate of The Hill Academy…lettered in six varsity sports; lacrosse, ice hockey, volleyball, basketball, cross country and track…was the assist leader of the high school lacrosse team…lead her team as a three time captain of the boys’ ice hockey team…also played girls and boys field and box lacrosse…played club lacrosse for Mimico Mountaineers…was a six-time MVP for her club, leading the team in points, goals and assists all six of those seasons…also led her team in draw controls for three years.
Mary Amelia Wood
Midfield • Charlotte, N.C. • Myers Park
Background:
Graduate of Myers Park High School…a four-year varsity player…named team captain and was the team’s draw control leader…earned NCLCA Second Team All-State honors in 2024 and Third Team honors in 2023…named to the Third Team of the Charlotte Observer’s girls lacrosse all-star team in 2023…also All-Region and All-Conference accolades honors in her career…played club for Charlotte Style Lacrosse Club.
