Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/14/26
One of a series of scholastic previews for the 2026 season
Upper Merion Vikings
League: PAC- Frontier Division
Head Coach: Angie Yanocha, 21st season as the head coach- Assistants are Jane Ehnot and Rachelle Lehman
2025 Record: 14-4 Regular Season, Frontier Champs in the PAC, 14-6 after a PAC semifinal and District game loss
Opener date & opponent: Harriton on Friday, March 13
Key returners: Only lost 2 seniors to graduation so majority of the team is returning. Key returners in the line up include Chloe Wardlow and Mackenzie Davis, along with Gabby Callison, Sydney Reed, Rya Devers, Maura Besz, Jessica Reinhardt, Adriana Gonzalez, Sydney Marchese and two goalies, Maddie Novitski and Nancy Castro Medina.
Key newcomers: Courtney Lamey, Elise Baker and Peyton Becker are new to the lineup.
Coach’s Outlook for 2026:
“We have an exciting mix of experience and new talent. With 8 seniors leading the way, 3 players already committed to play in college, and a couple newcomers stepping into varsity roles, every game will hopefully be competitive. Our players bring energy, skill, and teamwork to the field, and we’re looking to build off of last year’s success.”
Boyertown HS
League: Pioneer Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Pam Wernersbach, 22nd year
Assistants: Kyle Shellaway, Leslie Bauman, Dan Bliss
2025 Record: 7 – 10
Opener: 3/17 @ home vs Wilson
Returners:
Srs – Teagan Tyson, G
Mady Detwiler, D
Jrs – Maya Brunner, M
Jordyn Diffenderfer, M
Camryn Friz, A
Ally Hanna, A
Emily Ulrich, M
Sophs – Avery Burkhardt, M
Alivia Hess, A
Outlook for 2026: “We have a young enthusiastic group of players this season. They have been working hard to build a team that competes every day. We are focusing on building a solid base of knowledge and skills to be able to grow throughout our schedule this year. Our coaching staff is excited to see the gains this group is already making and will make continue to make throughout this season.”
