Springfield Girls' Lacrosse Preview

SPRINGFIELD GIRLS’ LACROSSE PREVIEW

Coach: Ken Rodoff, 14th season

Assistant coaches: Lindsay Schreiber, Shannon Carabba

Last year’s record:

  • 17-3 overall
  • 8-0 Bicentennial League Champions
  • Hosted 1st round District One playoff game.
  • Lost in 2nd round to eventual state champion Garnet Valley

Notable losses:

  • Anna Studenmund, University of Pittsburgh - Club team
  • Ellie Field, Air Force Academy - Club team
  • Jess Adams,

Key returners:

  • Libby Field, 12th, midfield
  • Colleen Morris, 12th, midfield
  • Ione Gallagher, 12th, defense
  • Mariel Mancini, 12th, GK
  • Sarah Daley, 12th, attack
  • Juli Cardamone, 11th, midfield
  • Marie Brockman, 11th, midfield

Others to watch:

  • Riley Greenleaf, 11th, midfield
  • Meghan Chandler, 9th, attack
  • Adrienne Baer, 12th, defense
  • Alyssa Buckley, 12th, defense

Strengths/Question Marks:  

  • Strength:  We return 12 seniors so we are an experienced and motivated group of student-athletes.
  • Strength:  Communication on the field.
  • Strength:  Many of our underclassmen return to varsity this year as well, and our new players provide exceptional depth.
  • Strength:  Our assistant coaches, Lindsay Schreiber and Shannon Carabba.  Both bring amazing energy and intellect to the program.
  • Question Marks:  Can we stay healthy throughout the course of the season?  
  • Question Marks:  How soon we can re-acclimate to being back in Suburban One?

Outlook: “We are thrilled to be back in Suburban One.  The entire program looks forward to reviving the local rivalries that have made being a part of the SOL a rewarding experience.  As a team, we are committed to playing as a unit, trusting one another, and having as much fun as we can in everything we do.  We hope to maintain a level of excellence that affords us the opportunity to compete in the District One tournament and improve on last year’s playoff run.”

GAMES TO WATCH:  All of them!  It’s the best sport, so any lacrosse game is a great game to watch!

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