Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/18/16
This is one of a series of previews for the 2016 Philly lacrosse season
Central Bucks East HS
League: Suburban One
Head Coach: Kelly White, 3rd year coach
Assistant coaches: Amy Weber, Lauren Distler, and Alicia Buck
Last year’s record: 7-11 overall and 4-5 SOL Nat’l
Notable losses: Alana Rivas, Maggie Stella (Robert Morris), Taylor Seguine (BYU), Betty Wesney (IUP), and Julia Adams.
Key returnees: Maggie Vetter (11th /mid), Riley Donnelly(10th/mid), Katelyn Stout(12th /attack), Sara Donnelly(11th/defense), Bella Ridolfi (10th/defense) and Kayla Bartl(11th/defense).
Others to watch: Kaitlin Cahill(11th/Attack), Mel Burian,(11th/Attack) Whitney Dietz(10th/Mid), Mackenzie Boyle (10th/Defense), Kaitlyn Mickalic (12th/Attack), and Michaela Daley(11th/Attack).
Coach’s Outlook for 2016: “Looking forward to this season…we ended on a very positive note last year after a very challenging season. Our skills have vastly improved and we are working hard as a team. Our focus has been to stay in the moment and to improve our game every day. There is a positive and fun energy at the moment…will need that to continue, as our league is very challenging!”
Council Rock North High School
League: Suburban One
Head Coach: Krista Dayton-Ventresca (4)
Assistant coaches: Therese O’Connell, Kaylee Logan, Jason Winkler
Last year’s record: 2-8 league; 5-12 overall
Key returnees:
Devon Mela – Sr. Mid
Anna Lehman – Jr. Mid
Claire Jarema – Jr. Mid.
Margaret D’Auria – Jr. GK
Lauren D’Amelia – Jr. Def
Others to watch: Gabby Shepherd, Jr. Def.; Megan Haggerty, Jr. Mid.; Greta Rolli, Jr. Att; Maddie Humes, Sr. Def; Jacklyn Walstrum, Fr. Att
Coach’s Outlook for 2016: “We look forward to improving a little bit each day.”