Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/16
This is one of a series of previews for the 2016 Philly lacrosse season
Abington
League: Suburban One National Conference
Last year’s record: League record 14-2 (Suburban A and Suburban N) / 14-5 overall
Coach: Amanda Kammes, First season
Assistant coaches: Casey Kellogg, Jamie Wesztergom, Alex Menghetti
Key returners: Sam McGee, Junior, Attack/ Casey McCallister, Junior, Attack/ Emma Garg, Senior, Midfield/ Maddie Sjoholm, Junior Defender, Mikki Raymond, Senior, Midfield/ Rachel Morris, Senior, Midfield/ Jordan Campbell, Junior, Defender, Juliana Greco, Junior, Attack
Others to watch: Abby Thomas, Freshman, Attack/ Sam Simon, Freshman, Midfield/ Becca Gable, Freshman, Defense/ Cathy Staerk, Junior, Midfield
Coach’s Outlook: “Abington’s strengths will lie in its veteran heavy roster this year. They are battle tested and unsatisfied with the way 2015 ended. The question marks will lie in our newcomers. Who will rise to the challenge and be key contributor’s in big games, early? The 2016 Abington slate showcases the defending state champs Garnet Valley, as well as Central League foes Haverford and Radnor respectively. The Ghosts will look to use these teams to prepare them for the stingy Suburban One conference and beyond. With a new staff, new system and some new faces, the galloping ghosts will look to reinvent themselves in 2016.”
Archbishop Carroll
League: Catholic League
Coach: Lorraine Beers (17th year)
Last year’s record: 18-2, won 15th straight Catholic League title and District 12 crown, advanced to PIAA tournament for seventh straight year
Key returnees: Samantha Swart and Meghan Matey
Coach’s Outlook: “We are a young team that will work hard on improving each day.”