Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/13/26
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2026 season
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
League: Inter-AC
Head Coach: Liz Trojan, First Season 
Assistant Coaches: Kitty Morrissey Jagers, Allison Flaherty, Emery Greenwood, Natalia Purchiaroni
2025 Record: 1-15
2025 Team Honors: Devon Donato 2nd Team All League
Team MVP: Devon Donato
Opener date & opponent: March 14, 2026 @1:30 PM
vs. Hill Academy, Ontario
Key Returners:
Brae Powell 12th grade Midfield
Madigan Wallach: 12th grade Midfield
Kass Magrarity: 12th grade, Midfield
Lily Spaeth: 12th grade. Attack
Maris Herghelegiu: 11th grade, Attack
Bailey Walder: 11th grade Defense
Riley Zlotkin: 10th grade Midfield /Attack
Abby Torday: 10th grade Midfield
Devon Donato: 10th grade Midfield /Attack
Anna Gauvin: 10th grade Defense
Key Newcomers:
Lily McManus: 10th grade Defensive Midfielder
Stewart Schreiner: 9th grade Defender
Juliet Balsamo: 9th grade Defender
Ryan Corvasce: 9th grade Attacker
Emma Carey: 9th grade Attacker
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “As coaches, we are incredibly excited to coach this team in our first year. There is so much growth and potential across the roster, especially with our underclassmen, and we are looking forward to seeing their development throughout the season. We also have a strong group of seniors and juniors who have already begun leading this team and setting the standard by pushing each other, motivating their teammates, and competing hard every day. We are excited to see how this leadership and growth come together as we move through the season.”
The Episcopal Academy
League: Inter-Ac League
Head Coach: Josie Tomaino (13th season, 204-41 record at EA)
Program Assistant Coaches: Owen Mulhern, Ali Pugliese, Lis Zuern, Kimora Farry, Kyle Esterbrook
2025 Record: 18-0
2025 Team Honors: Undefeated Inter-Ac Champions
Opener: Friday March 6th, Away vs John Carroll (MD)
Key Returners: Sofia Gagliardi (Penn), Caitlin McCarthy (Duke), Caroline Johnston (Cornell), Nora Bailer (Army), Fallon Crowther (F&M), Maya Le (Penn), Avery Buckley (Virginia Tech), Ellie Schreder (Bucknell), Maeve Irish
Players to Watch: Anna Bradford, Anna MacFarland, Abby Stankewicz
Coach’s Outlook for 2026: “We have a great mix of returners and new players this season. We’re looking forward to putting the pieces of the puzzle together and reaching our potential as a group.”
