2014 GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES
2014 GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM CAPSULES
Below are the 2014 girls lacrosse team capsules for teams located in the coverage region for www.northoaklandsports.com and The Real Deal Sports Magazine. Profiles compiled by Senior Editor Daniel Stickradt based on surveys emailed to coaches. Email updates, scores and other information to Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or Results@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans or on multiple other social media networks.
Clarkston
COACH: Stephanie Dellinger, fourth season (non-consecutive).
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 9-5-0, 4-2 OAA Red Division (third).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in D-1 regional quarterfinals to Waterford Kettering (12-10).
RETURNING STARTERS: Sieraa Pass, sr. G; Jade Beauregard, jr. D; Caitlin Toth, sr. D; Lyndsey Pike, jr. M; Sabrina Parks, soph. M; Maddie DeClercq, jr. M; Ryleigh McGregor, sr. M; Sara Hall, sr. A; Jillian Kurolvech, soph. A.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Rebecca Stiles, soph. M; Kori Lowes, jr. A; Sarah Deo, jr. A; Kirsten Isbel, sr. A; Ryleigh McGregor, sr. D.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Marisa Jacobs, soph. D; Megan Frick, jr. D; Brittany Schooley, jr. A; Jessica Moster, sr. A; Taylor Losse, sr. A; Erica Yeloushan, jr. A; Jenna Sommerville, fr.A.
KEY LOSSES: Lauren Sharkey, M (All-State Honorable Mention); Anna Gray, M; Madison McGuire, D.
NOTABLES: After living down south for one year, the Dellinger family moved back to Clarkston and Stephanie Dellinger moved back into her spot as head coach that she held in 2010-2012. The Wolves were reasonably competitive last season both in the league and out-of-conference. With nine starters and 14 total players back in uniform, Clarkston looks primed to be one of the top teams in the OAA-Red this season.
Lake Orion
COACH: Chelsea Booth, second season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 3-10-0, 0-6-0 OAA Red Division (seventh).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in Division 1 regional quarterfinals to White Lake Lakeland (13-11).
RETURNING STARTERS: Unavailable.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Unavailable.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Unavailable.
KEY LOSSES: Rachel Cech, M; Tiffanie Smrtnik, G; Emily Hendrix, M; Melissa O’Keefe, D; Beth Giguere, M; Miranda Lieblein, M.
Oxford
COACH: Andrew Bausack, third season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 10-5-2, 1-4-0 OAA White Division (fifth).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in D-2 regional quarterfinals to Bloomfield Hills Sacred Heart (19-5).
RETURNING STARTERS: Kayce Calcaterra, jr. A; Madi Eschberger, sr. A; Savannah Fullmer, jr. D; Abi Hornung, sr. A.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Unavailable.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Unavailable.
KEY LOSSES: Riley Hayes, M; Abby Wrobel, M; Caitlyn Wroblewski, G; Brenda Flasher, A; Riley Hayes, M; Jordan Pieczynski, M; Lauren Ubbing, M; Emma Kimmel, M; Emily Diedich, sr. M;
NOTABLES: A program in only its fifth season, the Wildcats set a new mark with 10 victories last season and hope to continue to build upon that program benchmark.
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
COACH: Aurora Zinck, fifth season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 6-9-0, 3-2-1 CHSL B Division (second).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in D-2 pre-regional to Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood (14-8).
RETURNING STARTERS: Unavailable.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Unavailable.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Unavailable.
KEY LOSSES: Unavailable.
NOTEABLES: At 6-1-0 to start the season, including five straight wins, the Irish have already equaled last season’s win total and are looking for big season in 2014. NDP is also 3-0-0 against CHSL Division B schools and is shooting for a league title.
Rochester
COACH: Dave Hamel, 10th season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 6-11, 4-2 AA White Division (Second).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in D-2 regional quarterfinals to Rochester Stoney Creek (98).
RETURNING STARTERS: Jessica Leininger, jr. A (66 goals last season; All-OAA and All-State Honorable Mention; already is career goal scoring leader); Kayla Nowicki, sr. A (All-OAA, 27 goals, 16 assists); Olivia Lord, sr. A; Megan White, sr. A; Kelly Krako, sr. M; Megan Jose, sr. M; Anna Mazzara, sr. M; Abby Cowan, jr. D; Sanna Good, sr. D; Lyndsey Hunsanger, sr. D; Mackenzie VanVleck, sr. G.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Bethany Sands, sr. D; Kelsey Rea, jr. M; Liz Jordan, jr. A; Elektra Taylor, sr. D.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Bella Weick, soph. M; Meghan Godell, soph. D; Bethany Malinowski, soph. M; Mary Jindo, soph. M.
KEY LOSSES: Asia Fitzgerald, D.
NOTABLES: Rochester had its fair share of struggles the past two years after winning the league title in 2011. The Falcons have one of the area’s premier talents in Leininger and a host of returnees (15) that are looking to help Rochester compete for a league crown in the OAA White Division. The Falcons are 4-1-2 to start the young campaign, scoring 93 goals along the way.
Rochester Adams
COACH: Vittoria Wallace, third season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 6-6-1, 5-0-0 OAA White Division (first).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Lost in Division 2 regional quarterfinals to Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood (13-3).
RETURNING STARTERS: Unavailable.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Unavailable.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Unavailable.
KEY LOSSES: Unavailable.
Rochester Stoney Creek
COACH: Brianna Johnson, first season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 3-6-2, 2-2-1 OAA White Division (third).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Def. Rochester (9-8); lost in D-2 regional semifinals to Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood (19-5).
RETURNING STARTERS: Chloe Guschewski, sr. A; Kelly McClennen, sr. D; Megan Vazana, jr. A; Kendra Gill, sr. G.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Taylor Topp, soph. D; Liea Stephan, soph. A; Sydney Wastson, jr. M; Miranda Daugherty, soph. A; Emma McCain, sr. A; Andrea Topp, sr. A; Clare Reidy, sr. D; Katie Brewer, sr. D; Kelsee Zajac, sr. D; Sabrina Caporuscio, sr. A; Jessica Woodruff, sr. D; Taylor Gunn, sr. A.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Nicole Rupnick, soph. M; Renee Soulliere, jr. D; Rebecca Waineo, sr. D.
KEY LOSSES: Marley Watson, M.
NOTABLES: Just three years removed from playing for Stoney Creek, Brianna Johnson is now the head coach, taking over for Haley Noonan. With only three wins last season, Johnson has the task of turning the ship around after a down season. The bright news for the Cougars is the return of four starters and 16 total players, meaning there is plenty of experience on this roster for a grand step up.
Troy
COACH: Ashley Yearego, first season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 7-5-1, 5-2-0 OAA Red Division (tied-third).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Def. Grosse Pointe South (15-2); def. Grosse Pointe North (17-6); lost in D-1 regional finals to Bloomfield Hills Unified (14-6).
RETURNING STARTERS: Mogan Arthur, jr. A; Angela Xiao, jr. M; Jenna Ray, jr. A; Amy Trenh, jr. A; Shelby Sacco, jr. A; Alyssa Grecky, jr. M; Rachel Cooper, jr. D; Christina Loukopoulos, jr. A; Maddy Guzzo, sr. A; Christina Shabet, sr. M; Olvia Braun, jr. A; Julia Hammerschmidt, jr. M; Rachel Grecky, jr. M; Cara Burns, jr. M;; Sydney Keller, sr. D.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Haley Sacco, jr. G.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Lindsey Cross, soph. D; Katt Sabelhaus, soph. D; Maeve Blake, soph. G; Kate Shabet, soph. D; Michelle Cappetto, fr. A.
KEY LOSSES: Haley Burns, M (All-State Honorable Mention); Carly Pollina, A; Rachel Sacco, G; Theresa Burcz, A.
NOTABLES: Troy finished just above five-hundred last season and hopes with 16 returning players, all which started games at various points of the season, will help keep the Colts inn the top half of the league and a team to keep an eye on in the postseason.
Troy Athens
COACH: Rob Holder, 11th season.
LAST SEASON’S RECORD: 4-12, 1-4-0 OAA Red Division (fifth).
STATE TOURNAMENT: Def. Royal Oak (20-1); lost in D-1 regional semifinals to Birmingham Marian (17-5).
RETURNING STARTERS: Morgan Bommarito, sr. M; Jena Peterson, sr. A; Jill Dougherty, sr. A; Valentine Koch, sr. M; Alivia Baker, jr. G; Dakota Stanichuk, jr. D.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Elizabeth Chander, jr. D; Maya Mistry, jr. A.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Marlisa Gashaj, fr. M; Brooke Montana, fr. A.
KEY LOSSES: Becca Chen, M/A (Queens University).
NOTABLES: With only one noteworthy loss to graduation and a respectable 3-2-1 start against quality competition should help this team become much more competitive in the long haul after only a four-win season and one win in 2012.
Above are the 2014 girls lacrosse team capsules for teams located in the coverage region for www.northoaklandsports.com and The Real Deal Sports Magazine. Profiles compiled by Senior Editor Daniel Stickradt based on surveys emailed to coaches. Email updates, scores and other information to Dan.Stickradt@northoaklandsports.com or Results@northoaklandsports.com. Follow on Twitter @LocalSportsFans or on multiple other social media networks.
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