Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/8/26
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2026 season

Conestoga High School
League: Central League
Head Coach: Jaclyn Collins (first year as head coach, 14th year as a coach in the program)
Charlotte Neser – Assistant Varsity Coach
Elise Bendinelli – Assistant Varsity Coach
2025 Record: 18-7
2025 Team Honors: Lost in the state semi final game by 1 against Springfield who won the state championship
Opener date & opponent: 3/11 vs Agnes Irwin
Key returners: Carolyn Jones(PSU), Sofia Calvitti (Duquesne), Bianca Antonacci (Committed to Drexel), Courtney Smock (committed to Colorado), Price Orcutt (2028), Brooke Bickel (2028)
Key newcomers:
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “After a State Semifinal run last year with a young roster, this group returns battle-tested and hungry. We are bringing back the majority of our starters, including a strong, experienced defense that sets the tone for us. The standard has been raised. Our players understand what it takes to compete deep into the postseason, and they’re motivated to take the next step. With experience, chemistry, and a competitive mindset, we’re ready to attack the 2026 season.”

Haverford High School Fords
League: Central League
Head Coach: Nancy McGoldrick, Assistant Devin Shontz
2025 record: 8-10
Opening Date and Opponent: Friday March 13 Upper Dublin Home 5:30 JV, 7:00 V
Key Returners: Captains Maddie Shafer CAPT,Senior, (Denison) High scorer Attack, 2nd Team All Central, Kayla Elliott Capt, Senior, (Vermont) Midfield, 3rd high scorer missing 6 games, Honorable Mention All Central, Elizabeth Walker Capt, Senior, (Queens) Defense/Mid, Lucy McCloskey Senior, ( Queens- field hockey) Goalie Honorable Mention All Central, closing in on 400 saves, Paige Chadwin, Senior, Attack, Avery Timar, Senior, Defense, Darcy Quaille (Providence Field Hockey) Senior, Defense, Bella Caicedo St. Mary’s of Maryland) Senior, midfield, Hope Heinerichs Junior, Attack, Annie Potter Sophomore, Midfield, Gretchen Confora (Johnson and Wales) Junior, Defense, Callie Cancro (Bloomsburg) Junior ACL Tear out for season.
Key Newcomers: Abby Hassan, Senior, Attack, Olivia McDermott, Junior, Defense, Scotty Capello, Sophomore, Midfield, Rayna Giordano Freshman, Midfield, Bryn Peterson Freshman Midfield, Emma Hassan Freshman Attack.
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “To be in the toughest league anywhere, it is always a challenge every time we step out onto the field. We are ready to compete at the highest level and always to shoot for the playoffs.”