2025 Morris/Sussex girls lacrosse team-by-team preview capsules

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Boonton​

Coach: Kristy Shovlowsky, first season

Last season: 5-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Gabrielle Robillard; Sr. A Jessica Knichel; Sr. M Sierra Medina; Sr. M Ashley Suplicki; Sr. A Tehreem Choudhry; Sr. A Lily Gaetano; Sr. A Lucy Soukup; Jr. D Genesis Milla; Jr. A Hailey Tuohy; Jr. A/D Emma Bledsoe; Jr. M Phoebe Meyers; Jr. A/D Angela Paulozzo; So. G Kaydence Larsen.

Newcomers: Fr. C Daniela Melito.

Outlook: Longtime assistant Shovlowsky inherits a senior-led squad from Colleen Faessinger, the coach for more than a decade.

Chatham​

Coach: Helen McCutcheon Oliver, eighth season

Last season: 17-6; NJSIAA Group 3 champion; North 2, Group 3 champion; Morris County Tournament finalist

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Annie Alden; Sr. M Ava Cantillon; Sr. A Ashlyn Carpenter; Sr. D Claire Engelkraut; Sr. M Daryn Foertsch; Sr. D Alexa Grom; Sr. M Grace Hallahan; Sr. D Lilly Maurer; Jr. A Lilly Arps; Jr. M Peyton Furst; Jr. M/A Annie Irish; Jr. A Leah Tapper.

Outlook: Veteran Chatham awaits the challenge of the Stars & Stripes Red.

Hackettstown​

Coach: Stevie Robinson, ninth season

Last season: 7-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Alexandra Eskow; Sr. D Juliana Mrad; Jr. M Ava Castner; Jr. M Addison Fezenko (42g, 16a, 35gb, 43dc, 29ft); Jr. A Kylie Kaminski; Jr. G Zoey Poyer; Jr. A Samantha Shinkowski; Jr. D Katelyn Tunnington; So. A Lily DeJesus (19g, 11a, 18gb, 5dc, 8ft); So. M Olivia Koeller; So. D Jayce Smith.

Outlook: Veteran Hackettstown hopes to improve.

High Point​

Coach: Nick DiCarlo, first season

Last season: 4-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Paige Farber; Sr. M Ashley Boffa; Sr. M Isabelle Fancerra; Sr. A Madeline Salerno; Sr. D Alexa Carroll; Jr. M Kendall Strehl.

Newcomers: So. A Jocelyn Torres; So. M Natalia Thornton.

Outlook: DiCarlo inherits a defense-first squad from Joy Carter, the coach for more than a decade.

Jefferson​

Coach: Katelyn Cannarozzi, sixth season

Last season: 11-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Sam Kepler; Sr. A Casey Hartnett; Sr. M Gracie Castimore; Sr. A Ashley Hecht; Sr. D Alexa Juba; Sr. D Ella DelMasto; Jr. A Oli Bahamondes; Jr. A Sammy Young; Jr. M Riley Strauch; Jr. D Aubrie Sinsigalli; Jr. D Ella Young; Jr. G Emerson Thompson; So. A Gabby Celentano; Jr. M Gianna Fox; So. M Cali Hartnett.

Newcomers: So. D Campbell *****; Fr. M Gabriella Fitzsimmons; Fr. M Mariana Montoya; Fr. M Amelia Makepeace; Fr. D Angelys Castillo.

Outlook: With the entire varsity returning and a large entering freshman class, Jefferson is poised for continued success.

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Kinnelon​

Coach: John Mortimer, second season

Last season: 8-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Aly Alexander; Sr. A Kira Symmons; Jr. G Madison Mortimer; Jr. Madison Gigante; Jr. M Abby Talbot; Jr. A Olivia Torsiello; Jr. D Kendall Koger (27gb, 41ft); Jr. D Kelly Donaldson.

Newcomers: So. M/A Amilia Olson; Fr. M Lauren Mortimer; Fr. M Emilia Villages; Fr. G Cayla Patel

Outlook: Keep an eye on the Colts' freshmen.

Kittatinny​

Coach: Jennifer Smalley, second season

Last season: 8-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Sophia Belardo; Sr. G Kylie Trilling; Sr. A/M Megan Williver (12g, 14a, 37gb, 11dc, 6ft); Sr. A/M Erin Hennion (25g, 9a, 37gb, 8dc, 7ft); Sr. M Raeleigh Dippel; Sr. D/A Molly Strong; Sr. A Chloe Page; Sr. D Jordan Valleau; So. D/A Sadie Brand; So. A Winter Rowe.

Newcomers: Sr. D/A Paige DeCaro; Sr. A Kayla Makowski; Jr. A Adrianna Defabritis; Jr. A/D Kayla Gearhart; So. D Madyson Elmini; So. D Hannah Makowski.

Outlook: The Cougars hope to be more successful in the Independence Blue despite graduation of seven starters.

Lenape Valley​

Coach: Corinne Healy, ninth season

Last season: 5-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Rachel Clowes; Sr. M Addison Coles (17g, 4a, 24gb, 42dc, 8ft); Sr. G Kylee McCracken; Sr. M Kendra Smith; Sr. A Sara Spring; Sr. D Cassidy Truesdell; Sr. A Alida Williams; Sr. M Regina Williams (52g, 4a, 45gb, 23dc, 30ft); Jr. A Erin Dietz; Jr. D Kiera Graham; Jr. G Catherine Kraemer; Jr. A Gianna Molinari; So. M Zoey DeOliviera; So. M Peyton Noe.

Newcomers: Jr. D Faith Catalano; Jr. A Ashley Herman; So. D Lily-Ella Tooher; Fr. M Layla Bortak.

Outlook: Can a veteran midfield lead Lenape Valley to its first Colonial Red title?

Madison​

Coach: Jess Plsek, first season

Last season: 8-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Gabby Mariani; Sr. A Amanda Leon; Sr. M S.K. Preston; Sr. D Riley Holland; Sr. A Maddie Aromando; Sr. A Mallory Dineen; Sr. D Claire Donnelly; Sr. D Anna Stuart; So. A/M Korryn Peterson; So. A/M Celia Stuart.

Newcomers: Fr. D Cece Mariani; Fr. M Brynn Deluca; Fr. M Bella Blunda.

Outlook: Riley Holland returns from an ACL injury to lead the defense in the Stars & Stripes Blue, but her sister, attack Hadley Holland, will miss the season with an ACL tear of her own.

Mendham​

Coach: Ali Cassera, ninth season

Last season: 13-8

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Gracie Shoulberg; Sr. G Sabrina Saunders; Jr. M Amelia Eichman; Jr. A Grace Monahan.

Outlook: Mendham will have to rebuild after the graduation of four-year attacker Sophia Cardella, now at the University of Florida.

Montville​

Coach: Julia Happe, 11th season

Last season: 9-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Daniela Pasquale; Sr. A Julia Swanson (97g, 65a, 60gb, 67dc); Sr. G Angelina Vecchione; Jr. D Ashley Abbott; Jr. M Avery Arcaro (12g, 4a, 90gb, 59dc); Jr. M Leela Asfor; Jr. M Sam Dorenbush (22g, 4a, 79gb, 70dc); Jr. D Emma Spoto (40ft); Jr. A Abigail Uhl.

Newcomers: Jr. A Jennah Amer; Jr. G Lilah Baker; Jr. A Eden Brodsky; Jr. M Ruby Brodsky; Jr. D Kayla Capobianco; Jr. D Ali Giordano; Jr. D Olivia Renner; Jr. D Jordan Vogt; So. A Alessandra Ciullo; So. A Maddie Herrot; Fr. M Ava Vasi.

Outlook: Veteran Montville hopes to be successful in the Freedom Blue.

Morris Catholic​

Coach: Kate Brennan, fourth season

Last season: 8-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Kacie Krauland; Sr. M Kristina Harth; Sr. G Karyna Gonzalez; Sr. D Dagen Dominick.

Newcomers: Sr. M Maeve Whelan.

Outlook: Veteran Morris Catholic hopes to improve.

Morris Hills​

Coach: Holly Bacilo, first season

Last season: 6-12

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Emily Mulroony; Sr. M Angela Bodajlo; Jr. G Vanessa Cabrera.

Newcomers: Jr. M/D Samantha Welsch; Fr. A Emily Culvin.

Outlook: Young, inexperienced Morris Hills is counting on its few veterans.

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Morris Knolls​

Coach: Joe Kelly, second season

Last season: 10-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Addy Walker (53g, 28a, 27gb, 71dc); Sr. A Vanessa Russo (25g, 5a); Sr. A Aleena Seyam (16g, 3a); Sr. A Grace Sciacca (15g, 5a); Sr. D Julia Fortemps; Sr. D aitlin Maher; Sr. D Lily Pacconi; Jr. M Lucia Nash (72g, 28a, 42gb, 67dc); So. M Tessa Simone (38g, 20a, 30gb, 83dc); So. M Dani McNally (10g, 10a, 20gb, 9dc).

Newcomers: Jr. A/M Riana McNally; Jr. G Kylie Heimbach; Jr. M/A Shayna Wasserman; Jr. D/M Erin Laudati.

Outlook: With 10 starters returning, Morris Knolls hopes to challenge for the Stars & Stripes Blue title, return to the sectional final and make a deeper run in the Morris County Tournament.

Morristown​

Coach: Allie Ferrara, sixth season

Last season: 23-1, Stars & Stripes Red co-champion; NJSIAA Group 4 champion; two-time Morris County Tournament champion

Returning letter-winners: Jr. M Caroline Condon (28g, 10a, 32gb, 100dc, 24ft); Jr. G Eloise Downes; Jr. D Camryn Toye; Jr. D Ava Smith; So. M Shannon Collins (11g, 9a, 31gb, 40dc, 17ft).

Newcomers: Fr. M Kiera Van Zile, Fr. A Emma Cregan.

Outlook: After graduating six NCAA D-1 lacrosse players, Morristown will be younger but battle tested.

Morristown Beard​

Coach: Lindsay Lafferman, first season

Last season: 8-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Jess Byrne; Sr. A Lauren Koepff; Sr. M Rebecca Lenner; Sr. D Hailey Tannen; Sr. D Evangeline Lisk; Sr. D Caroline Price; Jr. A Ayden Varbero; Jr. G Alyssa Benbassat; Jr. M Hannah Grella; Jr. D Kelsey Limbert; Jr. A Hannah Mortazavi; Jr. M Reid Snyder; So. D Riley Beck; So. D Gwyneth Lischer; So. M Keira Walsifer.

Newcomers: So. A Molly MacEvoy; Fr. M Alexandra Sadrian; Fr. A Emily Reape.

Outlook: Veteran Lafferman is the experienced Crimson’s third coach in as many seasons.

Mount Olive​

Coach: Shannon Joyce, third season

Last season: 14-4, Independence Blue champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Maggie Tilves; Sr. A Isabella Moschello; Sr. D Juliana Moscatello; Sr. D Alyssa Hahn; Sr. G Alexa Hahn; Jr. D Giselle Acevedo; Jr. A Paige Gewant; Jr. M Lauren Marone; Jr. M Jenna Scheuten; So. D Ava Berrios; So. A Katie Bienus; So. M Autumn Perez; So. G Belinda Minervini.

Newcomers: Fr. A Alyssa Blough; Fr. G Jayde Terry; Fr. M/D Kira Bivona.

Outlook: Veteran Mount Olive hopes to continue its success into the Freedom Blue.

Mountain Lakes​

Coach: Alyssa Sebesto, second season

Last season: 11-10; NJSIAA Group 1 finalist; North 1, Group 1 champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Abby Hawes; Sr. M Kaylin Oey, Jr. A Nora Lin; Jr. A Meaghan Donnelly; So. M Shea Sutter.

Outlook: The Lakers return plenty of talent, but will have to find a goalkeeper to fill the shoes of record-setting Emma Barkauskas who is now at Harvard.

Park Regional​

Coach: Natalie Contompasis, second season

Last season: 9-6

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Khayla Blake; Sr. A/M Faith Gibbons (12g, 6a, 12gb); Sr. D/M Nicolette Peluso; Sr. A/M Sara Krajkovich; Jr. M/A Cory Hueston (7g, 4a, 30gb, 22dc, 14ft); Jr. A Sophie Cicerone (15g, 7a, 17gb); Jr. D Sammy Fehir (19g, 4a, 17gb, 16ft); Jr. M Abby Holmes; Jr. Julia Shrager; So. M/A Patsy Shallis (15g, 8a, 29gb); So. D Alexa Lombardo; So. G Riley Powers; So. M Sofia Viegas (10g, 4a, 31gb, 11dc, 11ft).

Outlook: The deep Hanover Park/Whippany Park co-op is building on past success.

Parsippany​

Coach: Rosie Walek, first season

Last season: 3-14

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A/D Emily Smith; Sr. A Cristina Garnica; Jr. D/M Gabriella Vignola-Pennucci; Sr. D/M Isabella Rivera; Sr. A Katherine Orellana; Sr. A Alyssa Conforte; Sr. G Adrianna Saco; Jr. D Krisha Mangrola; Jr. A Samantha Vitiello; Jr. A Xenia Jahangir; Jr. A Karen Encarnacion.

Newcomers: So. M Julianna Perez; So. M Jasmine Booker; Fr. A/M Leah Collins.

Outlook: The Red Hawks are improving technical skills and on-field communiciation.

Parsippany Hills​

Coach: Brian Francis, first season

Last season: 2-15

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Sara Klich; Sr. Peyton Poff; Jr. Saisha Patel; Jr. Amelia Wadolowski.

Newcomers: Fr. Eryn Guglielmo; Fr. Samantha Homcy.

Outlook: The Vikings hope to improve.

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Pequannock​

Coach: Colleen Grady, third season

Last season: 10-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Dominique Dygos; Sr. Summer Ciresi; Sr. Grace Visscher; Sr. Ruby Smith; Jr. Emily Zegler; Jr. Caitlin Zegler; Jr. Kameron Corbo; Jr. Sophia Torrisi; Jr. Mia Cristofano; Jr. Maria Iorio; Jr. Jakemarie Roby; So. Sarah Robinson; So. Joselyn Maselli; So. Olivia Petruska.

Outlook: Veteran Pequannock continues to build.

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Randolph​

Coach: Jillian Picciuto, third season

Last season: 9-11

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Abbey Narcise; Sr. M Giuliana Pozzi (5g, 6a, 13gb, 16dc, 7ft); Jr. G Kathleen Saltz; Jr. M/A Natalia Donato (6g, 5a, 7gb); Jr. A Katie Ellermeyer; Jr. Amelia Kolbik; Jr. Lauren Kuridza; So. A Riley Minerley (23g, 14a); So. M Annabella Sharkey (22g, 7a, 13gb, 13dc); So. Emma Gomez.

Newcomers: Jr. D Elizabeth Boyko; Jr. D Caroline Crane; Jr. D Katelyn Ford; Jr. A Avery Gamsby; Jr. A Avery Liston; So. D Grace Theerman; So. G Olivia Theerman; Fr. M Leah Wiberg; Fr. M Julia Manganiello; Fr. M Samantha Cerulo.

Outlook: Young and optimistic, Randolph hopes to step up to the challenge of the Stars & Stripes Blue.

Roxbury​

Coach: Kevin Bewalder, 20th season

Last season: 11-7

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Alexis Oliveira (36g, 17a); Sr. A Isabella Potillo (30g, 9a); Sr. G Isabel Mango; Sr. D Lauren Snoke; Jr. M Abbie Rattay (94g, 26a, 138dc); Jr. A Brooke Franetovich (25g, 18a).

Newcomers: Sr. D Kristin Frey; Sr. D Sophia Olives; Jr. M/D Ashley Lewis; So. M/A Carlee Contillo.

Outlook: Roxbury hopes to compete in the realigned Freedom Blue.

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St. Elizabeth​

Coach: Michael Gervis, third season

Last season: 8-10

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Lily Agnew; Sr. D Caroline Bodnar; Sr. A/M Katherine Callahan; Sr. M Scarlett Claps; Sr. M Ella Delatush; Sr. A Kiersten Gann; Sr. Stella Hatch; Sr. A/M Tessa Koza; Sr. D Zoe Macwhannell; Sr. Nevan Sameth; Sr. Teagan Sameth; Sr. D Colleen Santoriello; Sr. D/M Gracelyn Spina; Jr. G Chiara Furst.

Newcomers: Fr. M Allison Cutler; Fr. M Annabel Griffiths; Fr. A Margaret Keville; Fr. D Olivia Macwhannell; Fr. A Caroline Callio.

Outlook: St. Elizabeth has added a program-record 14 freshmen.

Sparta​

Coach: Jack Bushey, second season

Last season: 15-5

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Uma Kowalski; Sr. M Ava Capeci; Sr. Kiera Hynes; Sr. D Ella Doughiney; Jr. A Moira Sweeney; Jr. M Sophie Ku; Jr. M Grace Johnson; So. Joey Rocque.

Newcomers: Jr. Adrianna Dolinski; Jr. Leah Albers; So. Lizzie Borris; So. Liesl Hessel; Fr. Callie Maines; Fr. Izzy Van Winkle; Fr. Emme Ku; Fr. Caroline Weiss.

Outlook: Sparta's top three scorers will be bolstered by young talent.

Vernon​

Coach: Steve Carlson, 17th season

Last season: 10-8, 6-1 Independence Blue

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Grace Dobrynski (16g, 8a, 27gb, 42dc); Sr. D Chloe DeBonta; Sr. G Abby Sokolewicz; Sr. D Taryn Picariello; Sr. M Audra Leiter; Jr. M Abby Cawley (10g, 4a, 13gb, 4dc); Jr. A Annaliese Drupka; Jr. D Alyssa Walker; Jr. A Ava Pecoraro.

Newcomers: Sr. D Jaclyn Benson; Sr. A Marissa DeVelez; Sr. A AnnMarie Rosales; Sr. A Sara Verge; So. M Emma Lally; So. D Madison Cook; So. A Kaitlyn Hordych; So. A Payton Wilson.

Outlook: Vernon is building around Sokolewicz and a veteran defense.

Villa Walsh​

Coach: Katherine DeBiasse, seventh season

Last season: 4-14

Returning letter-winners: Sr. A Kayla Castellano; Sr. D Isabella Pizzo; Jr. M Tessa Bowers; Jr. MF Sophia Kearns.

Outlook: The Vikings are rebuilding.

West Morris​

Coach: Michelle Poole, seventh season

Last season: 13-7

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Lauren Carbon (43g, 12a, 28gb, 110dc, 17ft); Sr. G Paytyn Crisp; Sr. M Brooke Cubbage; Sr. D Adalena Vazquez; Jr. A Kate Barisonek (62g, 27a, 19gb, 13dc, 10ft); Jr. D Lauren Barisonek (20gb, 4dc, 20ft); Jr. D Gianna Paz; Jr. A Charlotte Wu; So. A Riley Kline (24g, 17gb, 12dc, 5ft); So. M Keira Duffy (15g, 10a, 12gb, 24dc, 4ft); So. M Caroline Fahrman; So. D Gabrielle Lis.

Outlook: Crisp and a group of veteran defenders lead West Morris.

This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: 2025 Morris/Sussex girls lacrosse team-by-team preview capsules

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