Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/17/26
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2026 season
Archbishop Carroll
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head coach: Lorraine Beers (27 years); assistants Brooke Watson, Peter Hewitt, Jessica Lake, Deanna Golden, Lisa Barnett
2025 honors: 25th straight Catholic League title, advanced to PIAA 3A quarterfinals
Key Returners: Greta Potten A, Maggie O’Neill M, Charlee Smith M
Coach’s comment: “We are excited to play so many great teams!”
Cardinal O’Hara
League: Philadelphia Catholic League
Head Coach: David Schlesinger (1st Year, 194-80 career record)
Assistant Coaches: Katie Ward (Widener), Mikayla Dever (Rutgers), Jennifer Hagerty (Temple)
2025 Record: 11-9
2025 Team Honors: PIAA AA Playoffs
Opener date & opponent: March 19 vs. Perkiomen Valley
Key returners: Maddie DiRosato, Alyssa Zebuski, Sophia Gosseaux, Caitlin McLain, Mylah Tilghman, Kylie Donnelly, Eva Marquis, Abigail Adolph, Sammi Hippert, Penny Miller, & Fran Fazio
Key newcomers: Sophie McNichol, Raquel Connelly, Riley Cassidy
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “We have a very young, hard working team featuring one returning senior. However, tremendous team speed and top-end talent should lead to an exciting season where we are playing our best lacrosse in May/June.”
Manheim Township
League: Lancaster Lebanon League
Head Coach: Coleen Parmer (3rd season, 40-10; Assistant Coaches: Michelle Cavallaro, Emily McBride, Mia Hall
2025 Record: 19-6
2025 Team Honors: LL League Section 1 Champions, LL League Champions, District 3 3A Champions, State Semifinalist
Opener date & opponent: Tuesday, March 17 vs Springside Chestnut Hill
Key returners:
2025 Starters/ LL League/All American Recognition
2025 FIRST TEAM LL SECTION 1 ALLSTARS
Sr. Defender Toby Bergstrom** (UMD Lax Commit) (36th ranked 2026 player in the country- Inside Lacrosse)
Sr. Midfielder, Lexie Kauffman** (ECU Lax Commit)
Sr. Attacker, Regan Taylor (Colgate Soccer Commit)
Sr. Midfielder, Alivian Parmer***(UNC Lax Commit) (13th ranked 2026 player in the country-Inside Lacrosse)
** 2025 All American Honors *** 2024 and 2025 All American Honors
2025 Honorable Mention LL SECTION 1 ALLSTARS
Sr. Attacker, Addie Laurence
Sr. Defender, Jaelynn Neidermyer (Johnson and Wales Commit)
Other Returning Varsity Players:
So. Defender Kara Engroff
Sr. Attacker Emma Slactha
Key Newcomers: Jr. GK Rylie Martin, So. Attack/Midfield, Lily Rice, So Attack/Midfield Lola Slatcha, So. Defender Marlowe Mullady, So Defender Abby Marinaro, Fr. Kendall Cavallaro, Attack, Fr. Midfielder/Defender Amelia Rockwell, Fr. midfielder/attacker Sophia Jackson, Fr. Defender/Midfielder, Sora Anderson
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “Our senior class provides a wealth of experience and serves as the heartbeat of the team. They have done a phenomenal job ‘owning the standard’ while integrating a talented group of newcomers into the program. We are currently fitting all the moving parts into the best combination for success, and I’m excited to watch this group grow and compete throughout the season.”
