Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/23/17
This is one of a series of previews for the 2017 Philly lacrosse season
Downingtown East High School
League: Ches-Mont
Head Coach: Christa Somits, 11 years
Last year’s record: 16-4, 10-1 league, Ches-Mont champs
Key returnees: Tori Barretta- MVP for the league, All-American
Coach’s Outlook for 2017: “We have a group of seniors that are motivated and positive, we also have a handful of returners that will contribute in different ways on both ends of the field both veterans and younger players.”
Kennett
Head Coach: Dale Watkins, 6th season at Kennett
Last year’s record: 9 wins, 10 losses
Key returnees:
Sr. Mid. Vicki Gallivan (Penn)
Sr. Att Carli Heimann (Ursinus)
Sr. Att. Ashley Mastronardo ( Widener)
Sr. Mid Kelsey Mentzer (Villanova)
Sr. Mid. Jenny Schuibbeo
Jr. Mid Jennifer Schaen
Jr. Mid Morgan Schaen
Jr. Def Katharine Clarke
Others to watch: Jr. Att Eliza Fantazzi, Fr. Lily Sandusky, Sr. Elin Powell
Coach’s Outlook for 2017: “We have a good returning nucleus, and our success will depend heavily on how we play as a team. We are a little deeper this year and that doesn’t hurt.”