Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/24/16
This is one of a series of previews for the 2016 Philly lacrosse season
Springfield Delco
League: Central League
Head Coach: Keith Broome
Last year’s record: 17-6, Placed 6th in Districts
Key Returnees:
Defensive Returning Starter
Sadie Shea (12)
Erika Biehl (11)
Maggie O’Connell (11)
Goalie
Julianne Clemens (11)
Attack
Dana Carlson (10)
Bailey O’Brien (11)
Cailyn Gormley (12)
Midfield
Bridget Whitaker (11)
Olivia Little (10)
Newcomers:
Samantha Arrell Attack
Mattie Porter Defense
Gina De Bernardi Defense
Belle Mastropietro Defense/Midfield
Coach’s Outlook: “The team looks to be competitive in the Central League and make a run at the league championship. The team has set a goal to return to the State Tournament after missing the opportunity by placing 6th in the district. The team will be led by four seniors and an outstanding junior class. The team returns nine starters from last year’s squad.”
Central Bucks South
League: Suburban One
Head Coach: Janique Craig (12 years)
Assistant coaches: Sarah Braccia (3 years)
Last year’s record: Overall 14-6, League 7-2, Went to 2nd round of districts
Key Returnees: Captain Courtney Dietzel 12/Mid (Drexel), Captain Sarah Poli 12/Mid/Attack (St. Joe’s), Kasey Dietzel 10/Mid/attack (Navy), Erin Putnam 12/GK (Scranton), Courtney Taylor 11/Mid/defense (Temple), Tori Wigand 12/Attack (Bloomsburg), Krysta Reading 11/Mid/attack, Kristen Berntsen 11/Attack.
Others to watch: Hayley Montana 12/Defense, Melissa Veal 11/Defense, Ali Fisher 12/Mid/defense (Moravian), Anna Green 9/Attack.
Coach’s Outlook: “The team has been looking forward to this season for a long time. The girls have brought so much enthusiasm and intensity to practice and are ready to begin games. We want to challenge ourselves every day and are excited to compete with the best teams.”