Meet the high school girls lacrosse teams in Greater Lansing
Here is an overview of the Greater Lansing high school girls lacrosse teams. This listing reflects information provided by area coaches.
▶ Coaches' predictions: 1. Haslett-Williamston, 2. DeWitt, 3. Okemos, 4. Grand Ledge, 5. East Lansing, 6. Lansing Catholic, 7. Holt, 8. Ovid-Elsie./St. Johns
▶ Top players: Ireland Brown, DeWitt; Ava Clark, Grand Ledge; Bailey Foltz, Okemos; Elliana Hillard, DeWitt; Emma Kincaid, Haslett-Williamston; Kylie Pastor, Haslett-Williamston; Anna Phillips, East Lansing; Annelise Rommeck, Okemos; Abby Russell, Haslett-Williamston; Izzy Watson, East Lansing
DEWITT
▶ Last season: 12-11 (2nd)
▶ Coach: Marvin Hardy (9th season)
▶ Top returners: Elliana Hillard (sr.) M, Ireland Brown (sr.) M, Taylor Roberts (sr.) M, Taylor Young (sr.) A, Malia Lenneman (sr.) D, Holly Behovitz (sr.) D
▶ Other contributors: Lucy Roberts (so.) M, Jillian Randolph (so.) D
▶ Outlook: Brown and Hillard are returning all-state selections in their fourth seasons playing varsity for the Panthers, who return their top six scorers and several impact defenders from last season. DeWitt has added depth with a talented group of juniors joining the mix. With the talent back, the Panthers have high expectations and aim to challenge for a CAAC title.
EAST LANSING
▶ Last season: 3-9 (8th)
▶ Coach: Brendan Martin (1st season)
▶ Top returners: Izzy Watson (jr.) M, Anna Phillips (sr.) M; Kalyn Emerson (sr.) A; Annabelle Letts (jr.) G
▶ Other contributors: Cadillac Martin (jr.) A, Amiah Morris (sr.) M, Lizzie Fortino (sr.) A
▶ Outlook: Watson and Phillips are returning all-state selections and Emerson is a fourth-year starter for the Trojans. Coach Martin said East Lansing has a lot of talent and hopes to challenge for a CAAC title and make a playoff run.
HASLETT-WILLIAMSTON
▶ Last season: 19-3 (1st)
▶ Coach: Chad Pastor (5th season)
▶ Top returners: Kylie Pastor (sr.) G, Emma Kincaid (Sr.) M/D, Abby Russell (so.) M, Audrey Kroeger (jr.) A, Abigail Brooks (sr.) D, Rhiannon Kewin (sr.) A, Kendall Charchut (jr.) A, Vanessa Lardie (so.) D, Brooklyn Stellard (so.) M
▶ Other contributors: Paige Ide (sr.) M/D, Colette Charchut (fr.) M, Delaney Duffy (so.) D, Jenna Elnabtity (so.) D
▶ Outlook: Kylie Pastor earned All-American and all-state accolades, while Kincaid and Russell are returning all-state selections for Haslett-Williamston, which is coming off a strong season that featured a run to the state semifinals. Pastor is headed to Coastal Carolina and Kincaid is slated to play at Kent State. With much of the offensive firepower back that contributed to last year’s historic season, the goals are big for Haslett-Williamston.
LANSING CATHOLIC
▶ Last season: 10-7
▶ Coach: Dwyane Mason (3rd season)
▶ Top returners: Sarah Hicks (sr.) A, Gabriella Torgerson (sr.) M, Emily Putman (sr.) G, Makena Collins (sr.) D, Gaby Schultz (so.) D, Cara McDonald (so.) A, Zoe Meyer (so.) D, Lily Schultz (so.) D, Elle Chee (so.) M
▶ Other contributors: Josie Sarata (fr.) M, Vivienne Hagen (fr.) M, Sara Tolfree (fr.) A, Katelyn Melling (fr.) A
▶ Outlook: Hicks, Torgeson and Putman are fourth-year varsity players and will lead what is a young squad. Mason said their leadership will be important as the youth adjusts to the varsity level.
OKEMOS
▶ Last season: 9-9
▶ Coach: Kevin Kaiser (1st season)
▶ Top returners: Bailey Foltz (sr.) A, Lana Hawks (jr.) M, Annelise Rommeck (sr.) G, Josie Winslow (sr.) D/M, Maddie Carrier (sr.) A
▶ Other contributors: Mallorie Morris (so.) A/M, Anna Contreras (so.) D
▶ Outlook: Foltz and Rommeck were all-state selections last season. They are joined by Hawks, Winslow and Carrier as third- or fourth-year varsity players for the Wolves. With the returning core, Okemos aims to rebound from its .500 mark in 2023. Defense is a strength for Okemos with a majority of its players back in that area.
OVID-ELSIE/ST. JOHNS
▶ Last season: 4-10
▶ Coach: Jeff Draher (5th season)
▶ Top returners: Maggie Falor (sr.) M, Eden Peele (so.) M, Skyler Baatz (sr.) G, Ruby Williams (so.) M, Natalie Stoy (jr.) D
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Greater Lansing high school girls lacrosse overview
