Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/11/26
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2026 season
Harriton
League: Central League
Head Coach: Brooke Fritz 5th season at Harriton
Assistants: Bill Henderson, Moira Ward & Morgan Whiteside
2025 record: 6-12 record
Opener: Friday 13 @ Upper Merion
Key returners: Makenna Williams 2026 midfielder team offensive mvp in 2025 and team defensive mvp in 2024. Bliss O’Diorne 2026 3 year starter in goal, Ava Grutzmacher 2027 defensive middie.
Newcomers: “We have a few freshmen who will see significant varsity time this year. It’s a big class with a bunch of talented players.”
Coaches outlook: “The central league games are incredibly grueling when you are rebuilding but we have a good group of upperclassmen who have varsity experience and some strong younger players who will strengthen our skill level. The goal is to make AA district playoffs and have the maturity by May to upset a team or two.”
Strath Haven
League: Central League
Head Coach: Pigeon Graham 11 years, Varsity Assitant, Megan Fizzano, JV Coach: Betsy Glassford, JV Coach, Sarah Kalish
2025 Record: 10-7 (regular season) (7-1 playoffs)
2025 Team Honors: 2A District 1 Champions. 2A State Championship Runner-Ups
Opener date & opponent: Mount St. Joseph’s, Friday March 13.
Key returners: Katie Trout-Defense, Keira Mattai-Attack, Tessa Dignazio- Midfield, Delaney O’Reilley-Midfield, Weiler Graham-Attack, Black Fairbanks-Attack
Key newcomers: Leah Fritz-Midfield
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “After an exciting 2025 season and the graduation of six seniors, we are looking forward to seeing what this new group of sophomores and juniors can do. Our speedy midfield and experienced attack should hopefully take some pressure off a less experienced defense. With Katie Trout leading the way, the defense will learn quickly. We also have two excellent goalies anchoring the team. We hope to be competitive in the Central League as well as in the District.”
