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BISHOP EUSTACE CRUSADERS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Bishop Eustace suffered a big loss when senior midfielder Julia Gatelein, an all-conference first-team selection last year, tore her ACL. She will miss the entire season. On the bright side, sophomore Alexa Ronning, an all-conference second-teamer, is an important returner in the midfield, and senior midfielder Sophia Cross is excited to return after being sidelined last year with a collapsed lung. The Crusaders are also deep at attack, with seniors Kaitlyn Klitchko and Abby Romani and junior Karoline Griffis all capable of putting the ball in the net. Junior goalie Megan Carter enters her third season as the starter after recording 100 saves and making the all-conference second team. Seniors Danielle Venuto and Kat Hartman, junior Mia Trottie and sophomore Alex Senior are experienced defenders in front of her. Bishop Eustace is looking forward to an infusion of solid under- classmen joining the program as well.
OUTLOOK: The Crusaders reached the sectional semifinals before dropping a close game to Haddon Township to finish with a 10-9 record last spring. They have several spots to fill but hope to contend for division and sectional titles.

CAMDEN CATHOLIC FIGHTING IRISH
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Four all-conference first-team players are back for Camden Catholic, starting with senior attacker Kate Walsh, a Fairleigh Dickinson commit. She erupted for 90 goals to lead the Irish and was second on the team with 76 draw controls, to go with 23 assists and 27 ground balls. Junior midfielder Devin Rybacki, a Coastal Carolina commit, is another standout who had 69 goals, 17 assists and a team-high 93 draw controls, and she will be key at both ends of the field. Junior attacker Olivia Eilbacher (25 goals), a Kutztown commit, and senior defender Julie Rosica (19 grounds balls) also made the all-conference first team. Senior Natalie Berry (15 goals), a TCNJ commit, and junior Neve Murphy (eight goals) are other playmakers at attack. Junior Brynn Levins joins Rosica as an experienced defender, although a new starting goalie will have to emerge.
OUTLOOK: Camden Catholic’s 21-2 record in 2019 included a perfect 12-0 mark in the Olympic Conference National Division for their third consecutive division title, and they also reached the sectional final for the third year in a row. They have a chance to extend both streaks this spring.

CHEROKEE CHIEFS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Junior midfielder Alex Kulinski is coming off a breakout sophomore season in which she led Cherokee with 103 draw controls and was second on the team with 52 goals to go with 12 assists and 38 ground balls. The Jacksonville commit was rewarded with all-conference second-team recognition. Another key returner is senior midfielder Nicole Dilullo, a Rutgers commit who had 34 goals, 11 assists and 17 ground balls. Sophomore Aly Mascolo is another talented midfielder who found the net 16 times as a rookie, and Sam Esher (13 goals) is a proven finisher at attack. Sophomore Chelsea Evans and junior Katie Montenero are important pieces of the defense in front of junior goalie Natalie Roesch. Junior Grace Gilmore is also an experienced defender.
OUTLOOK: Despite fielding a vastly different starting lineup last year, the Chiefs still compiled a 10-9 record—reaching double digits in wins for the third consecutive season—and reached the sectional semifinals. More of the same can be expected this spring with Kulinski and Dilullo leading the way.

CHERRY HILL EAST COUGARS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Four all-conference players are back for Cherry Hill East, starting with senior midfielder Julia Cutler, a first-teamer who led the Cougars with 42 goals. Senior midfielder Nicole Austin also made the first team and is a key player at both ends of the field. Junior attacker Paige Miller (33 goals, 12 assists) and senior midfielder Sydney Cicha (32 goals, 12 assists) are other standouts who made the all-conference second team. Cutler and Cicha should handle the majority of the draws this season. Juniors Lauren Ballay and Remy Abrams are other offensive playmakers, while senior Bella Cepero and juniors Maddie Graham and Cecilia Cavallo will contribute at attack as well. Junior Sami Bell is an experienced goalie, and returners on defense are senior Vivian Do and sophomores Haley Krassan and Lily Lazarus.
OUTLOOK: The Cougars went 9-11 in 2019, improving by five wins from the year before. The progress should continue as they look to post a winning record this spring.

CHERRY HILL WEST LIONS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Hopes are high this season at Cherry Hill West, which returns a stellar core and also welcomes in a talented junior transfer. Junior attacker Sophia Graffeo led the Lions with 84 goals to go with 22 assists, 23 ground balls and 55 draw controls on her way to all-conference first-team accolades. She will continue her career at East Stroudsburg. Two other offensive stars joined Graffeo on the all-conference first team: junior midfielder Maddy Orefice and junior attacker Maria Spiotto. Orefice, a Jacksonville commit, led the team with 89 draw controls and recorded 56 goals, 32 assists and 40 ground balls. Spiotto chipped in 45 goals and 27 assists. Yet another explosive scorer joins that group this spring—Jenna Casole, who is committed to Hofstra, had 45 goals and 53 assists last year at Eastern. Senior Kerrigan Donnelly (17 goals) and sophomore Emily Hazel (70 draw controls), an all-conference second-teamer, are key returners in the midfield. The defense is also impressive, as senior defender Katrina Vzyaniaris and senior goalie Gina Bellon both made the all-conference first team and sophomore defender Naomi Aristone made the second team. Other veterans hoping to make an impact are senior Gillian Sweeney and junior Abbie D’Ambra, and freshman Carolyn Kirk has the potential to contribute right away.
OUTLOOK: Last year was a memorable one for the Lions, who went 17-4 overall, a perfect 10-0 in the Olympic Conference Patriot Division and advanced to the sectional semifinals. They will set lofty goals again in 2020.

CLEARVIEW PIONEERS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Junior attacker Hailey Russo is on her way to becoming one of the all-time greats for a program that has been blessed with many, and it will be exciting to see what she can accomplish in her final two seasons at Clearview before moving on to Maryland. Last year she led the Pioneers with 105 draw controls and 64 goals—giving her 149 for her career—and was rewarded with all-conference first-team honors. The attack is also bolstered by the return of senior Kendall Hendricks, a University of Maryland-Baltimore County commit who scored 24 goals and made the all-conference second team, and junior Molly Green, who tallied 16 goals. Sophomores Ashley Noto, Mary Moraca and Samantha Johnson all had an impact as rookies and will contribute to the attack as well. Speaking of young difference- makers, Avery Gawronski’s freshman season in goal featured 170 saves and all-conference firstteam recognition. Experienced defenders in front of her are senior Ava Graham and junior Nevaeh Deichert. Junior Meghan Decker and senior Miranda Gardina return in the midfield and sophomore Kaitlyn Pirrotta will also have an impact.
OUTLOOK: The Pioneers finished with a rare losing record of 8-9 with a young and inexperienced roster last year. With almost the entire team returning and one of South Jersey’s best players in Russo, it would not be surprising to see them bounce back in a big way.

EASTERN VIKINGS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Eastern graduated several top players from last year’s sectional championship team but returns a solid nucleus. That includes sophomore midfielder Ryleigh Heck, who compiled 47 goals, 20 assists, 51 ground balls and 63 draw controls as a rookie, earning all-conference second-team honors. Her continued growth will be crucial since her older sister Kara, a senior midfielder, will miss the season with a torn ACL. Kara Heck had 51 goals, 37 assists and 66 draw controls last year before suffering her injury, so her absence will be felt. Sophomore Jane Trauger netted 19 goals in her rookie season and will be another key piece of the offense, while junior Anne Traczyk is also expected to contribute at attack. Junior Kaitlin Henry is a key defender in front of senior goalie Kelli McGroarty; both made the all-conference second team. McGroarty, a three-sport star who will focus on soccer at La Salle, is looking to end her lacrosse career on a high note. Senior Anacapri Slack, junior Caitlin Cowdin and sophomore Kelsey Barratt are other veteran defenders and sophomore Mia Robbins also hopes to have an impact.
OUTLOOK: The Vikings have been on quite a tear lately, as they claimed their second sectional championship in three years last spring, reached the Group IV state final and finished with an 18-4 record. This has the look of another successful season.

GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC RAMS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Junior attacker Emileigh Cloak broke out last season with 18 goals, tops on the team, and should once again be a key player for Gloucester Catholic. Junior midfielders Ella Van Dine (12 goals) and Sophia Testa (six goals) are other important returners. Several sophomores flashed potential as rookies, including Natalia Barrera, who scored 11 goals and took many of the draws, and fellow midfielder Fara Holland (eight goals). Juniors Kamryn McDonald and Bridget Smith are experienced defenders in front of sophomore goalie Karley Emery, who made 81 saves as a freshman. Other returners hoping to contribute are juniors Kara Bernetich, Savanna Snyder, Lauren Wethman, Gianna Gollotto and Olivia Versace and sophomore Riley Cannon. Newcomers to watch are sophomore Angelina Barrera and freshmen Samantha Salvatore and Teagan O’Neill.
OUTLOOK: Many of the Rams’ young players gained valuable varsity experience during a rebuilding season in 2019, and they are poised to reap the benefits this spring.

HADDONFIELD BULLDAWGS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Haddonfield graduated an outstanding senior class but is hoping to get back junior midfielder McKenzie Blake, who suffered a torn ACL in the middle of last season. In just 10 games before getting hurt, Blake compiled 44 goals, 13 assists, 34 ground balls and 80 draw controls. She has proven herself to be one of South Jersey’s best players and will continue her career at Princeton. Junior attacker Emily Smart is another playmaker who had 20 goals and 20 assists. Sophomore Juliet Walls and junior Marykate Murschell also return at attack and sophomore Sadie Carpenter will contribute in the midfield. Senior Riley Smith and juniors Mia Rothstein and Jenna Wells are experienced defenders in front of junior goalie Maya Feinstein, who turned away 95 shots as a sophomore.
OUTLOOK: The Bulldawgs repeated as sectional and state champions in a special 2019 campaign that ended with a 20-4 overall record. They certainly have some spots to fill but count on them staying competitive.

KINGSWAY DRAGONS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Junior attacker Haley Phalines has made the all-conference first team in each of her first two seasons and is primed for a big year. She had 40 goals, 16 assists, 27 ground balls and 95 draw controls as a sophomore. Junior Meghan Bennett is a top player in the midfield who recorded 35 goals, 17 assists and 33 ground balls on her way to all-conference second-team accolades. Senior Nat Ivans (22 goals) is a proven finisher at attack, while junior Morgan Klaiss also hopes to con tribute. Senior Sara Metheny, who scored 13 goals as a sophomore but missed last season with an injury, is set to return in the midfield. Other experienced midfielders are senior Emily Keene (46 ground balls, 56 draw controls), junior Payton Ruwet (nine goals) and sophomore Julia Campagna (nine goals). Sophomore Kaitlin Price (138 saves) is back in goal and the veteran defense includes seniors Elizabeth Bennett, Olivia DeFusco and Sofia Gular.
OUTLOOK: The Dragons’ 6-13 record last spring featured a playoff win. They hope to show improvement on their way back to the postseason in 2020.

LENAPE INDIANS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Gianna Monaco burst onto the scene in a big way last year as a rookie. The attacker erupted for 86 goals to set a school record and also led Lenape with 147 ground balls and 107 draw controls to make the all-South Jersey and all-conference first teams. It will be exciting to see what she does for an encore. Senior midfielder Lauren Dickson, a Utica commit, is another key returner who had 34 goals and seven assists on her way to all-conference second-team honors. Junior Allison Halfpenny (13 goals, 18 assists) and sophomores Lauren Conroy (17 goals, 11 assists), Lina Neilson (13 goals, 10 assists) and Kylie McNamara (nine goals) are other offensive contributors, and Kareena Gohel is another sophomore who earned varsity minutes as a freshman. Senior Gillian Cortese, a Gettysburg commit, made 141 saves and is back for her third season as the starting goalie. Experienced defenders include senior Caitlin Harvey, a Susquehanna commit, and sophomore Audrey Cashin. Promising newcomers include freshmen Emma and Lily Bunting, who are expected to make contributions on varsity this season as well.
OUTLOOK: The Indians went 13-8 in 2019—an eight-win improvement from the year before— and reached the sectional final for the fifth time in six years. With a talented nucleus returning, they look like contenders once again.

MOORESTOWN QUAKERS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Moorestown graduated a terrific senior class but is excited to welcome back a solid core that includes Avery Jaffe. A senior attacker, she had 40 goals and five assists last year and will continue her career at Maryland. Seniors Sophia McHugh (19 goals, 18 assists) and Julia Sullivan (16 goals) and junior Dylan Silar (20 goals) are all committed to Columbia and will contribute offensively along with sophomore midfielder Katie Buck (14 goals). McHugh and Sullivan were both named US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans. Junior Margaret Lawler, an Ohio State commit, will need to anchor the defensive unit.
OUTLOOK: The Quakers went through a lot of changes last year—most notably new coach Colleen Hancox taking over the program—but the end result was the same as they posted a 195 record and claimed their 24th state championship. They will shoot for another Group III crown this spring.

MOORESTOWN FRIENDS FOXES
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Senior Bella Runyan has enjoyed a remarkable athletic career at Moorestown Friends and this will be her final season before moving on to Villanova and focusing on basketball. A midfielder in lacrosse, she netted 86 goals and led the Foxes with 28 assists, 72 ground balls and 81 draw controls last year. Two other talented midfielders return: senior Jasmine Phillips, a defensive middie who scored 11 goals and was an all-Friends Schools League honorable mention choice, and junior Madison Bouggess, who had 43 goals and 12 assists. Attackers to keep an eye on are seniors Jackie Barr and Elizabeth Geyer and sophomore Kendall Borbi. Junior Bella McCollister is an experienced defender and senior Elizabeth Carter is back as the starting goalie after making 209 saves as a junior. Other returners hoping to contribute are senior Alex Kinsey, juniors Rebecca Benjamin and Priya Shah and sophomore Ava Carlson.
OUTLOOK: The 2019 season was one of the Foxes’ best in years, as they went 12-8 and reached the sectional championship game. With top players like Runyan, Phillips and Bouggess back in the fold, this is shaping up as another successful spring.

PAUL VI EAGLES
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Hannah Exley was a bright spot for Paul VI last year and will look to build on her promising rookie season this spring. The sophomore attacker had 12 goals and six assists and is the Eagles’ leading returning scorer. Senior Lindsey Shannon is another proven finisher who will spearhead the attack, along with sophomore Nicole Sheppard. Other offensive contributors include Andrea Petito and Essa Ziccardi. Senior Meg Deming leads a defensive unit that also brings back seniors Sarah Moriak and sophomore Ashley Millilo. Junior Hailey DeCastro made 88 saves as the starting goalie. The new freshman class has a lot of talent that could be a great surprise for the season.
OUTLOOK: The Eagles gained valuable experience during the 2019 season and should make strides as a program this spring.

SENECA GOLDEN EAGLES
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Seneca was hit hard by graduation, losing Cassidy Spilis, who scored more than 300 career goals, among others. Leading the returners is senior attacker Emily Ingram, who had 33 goals and 19 assists to earn all-conference first-team accolades. Junior Devon Webb is a top playmaker in the midfield who compiled 31 goals, 39 assists and 41 ground balls, and she was joined on the all-conference second team by junior Regan Bednar, a defensive midfielder. Junior attacker Kayla Brooks had 19 goals and 17 assists and junior Jorja Cooper will also contribute offensively. Senior Jess Fullerton returns as the starting goalie after making 97 saves, and junior Grace Rollins is an experienced defender. Other returners hoping to have an impact are seniors Daniele Bisconte, Madison Catalano, Madeline Daecher and Bridget Patterson and juniors Lexi Dooley, Hannah Mehigan, Maya Butcher and Isabella Fedeli.
OUTLOOK: After going 14-4 in 2019 and reaching the sectional semifinals for the second year in a row, the Golden Eagles will look to remain competitive with a new-look lineup.

SHAWNEE RENEGADES
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Junior attacker Julie Cassidy broke out in a big way last spring, as she scored 66 goals to lead Shawnee and make the all-conference first team. It will be interesting to see what she can do as an upperclassman. Cassidy forms a potent one-two punch at attack with senior Sami McDonald, a High Point commit who had 33 goals and a team-high 24 assists on her way to all-conference second-team recognition. Junior Jamie Carvin (19 goals), a Shippensburg recruit, will also contribute offensively along with senior Lauren Jones (seven goals, six assists) and junior Abby Rennie (nine goals, eight assists). Senior Emma Sears, who will continue her career at Bryant, powers the defense along with junior Maeci Moore, who has committed to East Carolina. Their veteran presence in the back will be crucial as Shawnee must replace South Jersey Goalie of the Year Ashley Vernon. Junior Catherine McGlynn and seniors Logan Anderson and Ava Stielau are other key returners.
OUTLOOK: The Renegades put it all together at the end of the 2019 season, as they went on an eight-game winning streak that included victories over Eastern and Moorestown. They went on to reach the sectional semifinals before dropping a close game to Lenape. With a strong nucleus returning, hopes are high in Medford.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP MINUTEMAIDS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Washington Township has a talented crop of seniors who are excited to see what they can accomplish in their final season together. The group includes midfielders Ally Tobler, Hannah Schrader and Jennie Boyle, who have been playing together since youth lacrosse. Tobler, a TCNJ recruit, led the Minutemaids with 46 goals to make the all-conference first team; Schrader, who will continue her career at Temple, added 36 goals and made the all-conference second team; and Boyle, a Manhattan commit, chipped in 29 goals and 12 assists while handling the draws. Other top seniors are defenders Sophia Schiavo, a Rowan commit and all-conference second-teamer, and Madison Wernik, a TCNJ commit; goalie Jenna Gervasi, who made 101 saves; and attacker Gab Raspanti (eight goals, four assists), who is headed to Shenandoah. Junior attacker Rachel Lee netted 24 goals, junior attacker Mairin Conway added seven goals and junior Ellie Koerner is a key player in the mid- field. Sophomore Marissa Lucca flashed potential as a rookie.
OUTLOOK: The Minutemaids’ 9-10 season was highlighted by their first Gloucester County Cup since 2010 and a berth in the sectional quarterfinals. The senior class will look to lead them to a winning record and long playoff run this spring.

 

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