CENTRAL BUCKS WEST GIRLS’ LACROSSE PREVIEW
Coach: Elena Romesburg (1st Year head; 3rd Year)
Assistant coaches: Molly Naylor, Casey Reichwein and Ryan Kelly
Last year’s record: 14-4 overall, 8-2 SOL National
Notable losses: Abby Rogers (Liberty Ice Hockey), Nina Mayro (Georgetown Field Hockey), Lex Barkledge, Isabella Carter, Ashley Lott
Key returners: Bella Schrandt (12, Mid), Chloe Schrandt (11, Attack), Kalena Mandeville (12, goalie), Grace Naylor (12, defense), Raylin Tulio (11, Attack), Paige Controy (12, Defense), Eve Damsker (11, defense), Zola Morelli (10, Mid/defense), Kamryn Brownlow (10, Mid), Olivia Barrett (10, Mid), Katie Casale (11, attack), Ofelia Rusiloski (12, defense)
Others to watch: Ainsley Shissler (9, Mid), Adelaide Stromberg (9, mid), Marleigh Mallon (9, defense), Kendra Pitts (11, goalie), Sofie Fitzmartin (10, mid)
Strengths: We have an incredibly talented team full of returners and newcomers ready to make an impact. There are impact players at all levels of the field who play at an incredibly high level.
Outlook: “We are led by three-year captain Bella Schrandt (1st Team SOL) committed to play division one at VCU, Grace Naylor committed to Iona, and goalie Kalena Mandeville (1st Team SOL) in cage heading to Syracuse. There is a strong connection on the team, and everyone has bought in to making this a successful season.
“After losing a lot of senior leadership on the defense end, we are turning toward junior Eve Damsker, seniors Grace Naylor, Ofelia Rusiloski and Paige Controy, and sophomore Zola Morelli to lead an athletic and aggressive unit. The midfield is also incredibly athletic, and we are looking to see the jump sophomores Olivia Barrett (2nd Team SOL) and Kamryn Brownlow (1st Team SOL) make in year two.
“We have a solid group of freshmen led by Ainsley Shissler and Addie Stromberg who will make an impact on both ends of the field. Raylin Tulio, Katie Casale, and Chloe Schrandt (2nd Team SOL) will lead a balanced attacking unit. In a tough conference, we are looking to take the next step in league and postseason play.”
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