CHSAA and private schools girls lacrosse preview

Sacred Heart attacker Kathleen Berkery scoops up a loose ball in the CHSAA semifinal playoff game against Kellenberg on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Credit: Steven Ryan
CHSAA AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS
ST. ANTHONY'S FRIARS
Coach: Summer Ferraro
2014 record: 15-3
Key players
Ella Bonafede M Sr.
Izzy Mangan A Sr.
Claire Quinn M/D Sr.
Charlotte Campbell G Sr.
Sabrina Cristodero M So.
Outlook: The seven-time defending CHSAA Class AA champs again have a stacked roster. Duke-bound superstar Bonafede returns from injury and is poised for a big season.
SACRED HEART SPARTANS
Coach: Morgan Molinari
2014 record: 15-5
Key players
Chrissy Corcoran M Sr.
Kathleen Berkery M Sr.
Cara Urbank M Jr.
Izzy Grant A Fr.
Audrey Mandaro D Jr.
Outlook: CHSAA runner-up boasts deep and athletic group, led by All-American Corcoran.
KELLENBERG FIREBIRDS
Coach: Anne Masiulis
2014 record: 12-5
Key players
Lindsay Ehrhardt M/A, Sr.
Alexis Morales M Sr.
Kate Calabro M Jr.
Nicole DiGregorio D Sr.
Erin Leghart G Jr.
Outlook: Among favorites after reaching CHSAA semifinals. Ehrhardt is athletic with a powerful, precise shot.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST COUGARS
Coach: Janine Pirone
2014 record: 8-9
Key players
Paige Hommel M So.
Julianna DeSimone M Jr.
Jaclynn Levy A Jr.
Leeann Sarle M Jr.
Annie Shelley D Sr.
Outlook: New core for the perennial contenders, but solid offense predicated on ball movement. Goalie Julie Hummel and transfer Lindsey Hill infuse talent.
ST. DOMINIC BAYHAWKS
Coach: Michele O'Brien
2014 record: 16-5
Key players
Isabella Van Wie D Jr.
Kasey McConnell D Sr.
Kiera Coyle M Sr.
Jill Mayr M So.
Brittany Ford G Sr.
Outlook: Colgate-bound Van Wie anchors defense. Move to Class AA after winning third CHSAA "A" title in four years.
HOLY TRINITY TITANS
2014 record: 5-12
Coach: Maria Varricchio
Key players
Julie Costello A/M Sr.
Kelly Mello A/M Jr.
Dawn Johnson M Sr.
Brianna Donlon G Sr.
Kelly Rattigan A Jr.
Outlook: Returns entire defense, led by Kaitlyn Williams and Casey Snyder.
OUR LADY OF MERCY MUSTANGS
Coach: Lauren Giordano
2014 Record: 8-14
Key players
Cate Soccodato, A, Sr.
Victoria Courtney, M, Sr.
Kat Sappe, A, Jr.
Erica Milhaven, G, Jr.
Lindsay Dean, M, Fr.
Outlook: Potent offense led by Marquette-bound Soccodato, who had 90 points (35 assists).
PORTLEDGE PANTHERS
Coach: Lauren Scipione
2014 record: 7-7
Key players
Bizzer Gahagan M/A Sr.
Allaire Gahagan A Jr.
Lindsay Miller M Sr.
Olivia Piluso M Sr.
Lexie Williams D Jr.
Outlook: Beset by injuries last year, returns deeper and with most of its core, led by Hobart-bound Bizzer Gahagan.
LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN CRUSADERS
Coaches: Deirdre McQuillan, Sarah Walters
2014 record: 12-7
Key players
Samantha Horton G Sr.
Emma O'Donnell A Jr.
Julia Imbert A Jr.
Gabriella Martone D Sr.
Caitlin Sheshene D Sr.
Outlook: Siena-bound Horton leads a solid and athletic defense while Imbert and O'Donnell spark a retooled offense.
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