Ranking the Top 85 seniors in Shore Conference girls lacrosse

High school girls lacrosse in the Shore Conference has been dominated by seniors this season.

Sure, there's been some new faces that have stepped up, but for the most part it has been the upperclassmen that have really led their team. From school record breakers, to lockdown goalies and defenders -- seniors have showed up big in this conference. It's been such a high level of talent that the number is in the double digits of seniors heading to Div. I collegiate programs next school year.

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The APP decided to come out with a ranking of the top 25 seniors this season. That's followed by our All-Shore Watch List.

1. Abby Boyle, Rumson-Fair Haven

The Ohio State commit is leading the Bulldogs in total point with 59 through 13 games. She leads the team in assists with 26 and is top three in scoring with 33 goals at the midfielder position. She also tallied 115 draw controls as well. The lone senior on the team has been not only showing her talents on the field, but has stepped into a leadership role verbally. She had a season-high five goals against Ocean City back last month. She eclipsed the 100-career goal mark this season and over 200 career points.

2. Talia Blum, Manasquan

The leading scorer for the Warriors with 15 goals, 22 assists to total 37 points through eight games. At the midfielder position, she’s been all over the field as not only a scorer, but a good on-ball defender. She scored her season-high four goals against Red Bank Regional and Wall in April. This week she surpassed 100 carer goals and has 178 career points.

3. Alyson Sojak, Barnegat

The only unbeaten team left in the Shore Conference, and a big part of that is thanks to the play of their all-time leading scorer in Sojak. The High Point University commit has played strong this season with 64 goals, 87 points, and 71 draw controls through 11 games this season. She had a season-high nine goals against Toms River South and Ocean Township earlier in the season. The strength in schedule is the only thing holding her from being at the top of the list, but she’s one of the top midfielders at the Shore for sure.

4. Sarah Sullivan, Trinity Hall

Probably the best all-around player on a Monarchs' team that’s beaten powerhouses Rumson-Fair Haven and Manasquan this season. She’s top five on the team in total points with 29 (17 points, 12 assists) through 12 games. She’s also tallied 19 ground balls, 26 draw controls and 14 forced turnovers for her team. The Fairfield University commit has done whatever it takes to win when it comes to down to gritty Shore Conference matchups. She’s a big reason why Trinity Hall sits at the top of the American Division.

5. Sophia Devaney, Jackson Memorial

The New Haven University commit already came into this season as a top 50 all-time Shore Conference scorer and has continued to climb that list. She has scored 43 goals through nine games, including a season-high nine goals against St. Rose. She’s also tallied 35 ground balls, 44 draw controls, and 16 forced turnovers at the midfielder position.

6. Makenna Graham, Red Bank Catholic

The Marist College commit has been a high-volume scorer for the Caseys since an underclassman and continuing that in her senior campaign. A 200-goal scorer in her career, she’s put up 28 goals in eight games so far this season. Her season-high was against Lacey where she found the net seven times. At the attack position, she has 39 points on the season which adds to her 315 career total.

7. Belle Porazzo, Manasquan

The fastest on the Warriors roster with the ball in her stick, the Jacksonville University commit is tough to defend. She’s scored 14 goals and has tallied 17 ground balls so far this season. As a defender, she’s physical and can stay in front of opposing players. She came up big in a grudge match with Rumson-Fair Haven when she had a season-high four goals.

8. Conley Smolokoff, Shore

Although she’s more known as a defender, the midfielder still managed to hit her 100th career point this season in a win over Southern. The Colgate University commit has scored 39 goals through 13 games and has forced 25 turnovers. She’s a complete two-way player for the Blue Devils that has been doing whatever necessary for her team to win.

9. Kali Saito, Manasquan

Saito has been on of the top scorers for the Warriors this season with 13 goals. She’s also tallied eight ground balls and five forced turnovers.She had a season-high four goals against Shore last month. Committed to play at Temple University next season, she’s been a fundamental part to Manasquan being one of the top teams in the Shore Conference.

10. Kiya Martin, Trinity Hall

Martin is another senior on the Trinity Hall team that’s been stepping up in more ways than one. The Holy Cross commit has had 11 goals and assists on the season to go with 21 ground balls, six draw controls and eight forced turnovers. Her season-high was against Middletown South when she scored three goals.

11. Madi Eollo, Toms River North

The Rider University commit has ramped up her scoring output in the ladder half of the season. She’s had games against Howell and Lacey where she scored a season-high six goals for wins. She’s also had three games where she scored four goals. Through 11 games she’s scored 33 goals, tallied 19 assists, 39 ground balls, 40 draw controls and 14 forced turnovers.

12. Bianca Chiarella, Manasquan

She’s carried the Warriors on the draw control and defense so far this season. She tallied 36 draw controls, seven forced turnovers, and 24 ground balls. Offensively she still managed to score 10 goals and have four assists. Next season she won’t be too far away as she’ll head to Rutgers University.

13. Julianna Farinacci, Manasquan

Another solid two-way player for the Warriors that has done everything needed for her team. The University of Delaware commit has scored 10 goals and have had eight assists. She’s also tallied 13 ground balls, 11 draw controls and nine forced turnovers.

14. Ellie O’Shea, Manasquan

She’s one of the best players on defense for the Warriors. The Stonehill College commit has one goal so far this season. She’s tallied 11 ground balls, four draw controls, and nine forced turnovers.

15. Maeve Meehan, Lacey

Although the team has struggled so far this season, the East Carolina University commit has been doing a solid job at the net. She’s had 65 total saves this season, her season-high was was 23 saves against Red Bank Catholic. She has over 600 saves in her high school career.

16. Kiki Noe, Manasquan

She’s only allowed over nine goals in a single match once so far this season. Noe has been a reliable goalie for the Warriors. She’s made 39 saves and allowed in 41 goals in eight games. Her season-high was 10 goals against Trinity Hall last month.

17. Skylar O’Keefe, Middletown South

At the attack position, she scored 11 goals and made five assists for the Eagles in seven games. She’s close to reaching 100 career goals.

18. Regan Ottinger, Wall

A goalie that has had multiple strong performances so far this season with 73 total saves. She had a season-high 15 saves against Manasquan and Red Bank Regional.

19. Matilda Ventresca, Point Pleasant Beach

A midfielder that has scored her 200th goal against Ranney when she scored five goals. The midfielder has scored 29 goals, had 20 assists, 41 ground balls, 57 draw controls, and 15 forced turnovers.

20. Lily Savko, Red Bank Regional

The midfielder had a season-high five goals against Old Bridge. She has 25 points and ground balls so far this season for the Bucs.

21. Liliana Davis, Southern

One of the top defenders on the team that has tallied 12 ground balls, three draw controls, and 16 forced turnovers so far this season.

22. Madeline Johnson, Manasquan

One of the top defenders for the Warriors that’s heading to Wesleyan in Connecticut next season. Has had seven ground balls, an assist, and 11 forced turnovers this season.

23. Emalie Menegus, Barnegat

So far this season, the goalie has made 86 saves for the unbeaten Bengals. She had a season-high 13 saves against Toms River East.

24. Kasey Rasker, Manalapan

The midfielder has eight goals, made nine assists, tallied 13 ground balls, four controls and seven forced turnovers this season.

25. Gianna Rao, Donovan Catholic

At the attack position, she is the leading scorer of the team with 22 goals this season to with 20 ground balls.

All-Shore Watch List

American Division

Julianna Farinacci, Manasquan

Maggie Grable, Manasquan

Sophia Callano, Red Bank Regional

Jillian Doody, Red Bank Regional

Samantha Henry, Red Bank Regional

Bianca Boker, Shore

Ava Palmberg, Shore

Shea Vezina, Shore

Anne Sperber, Trinity Hall

Colonial Division

Giana Germano, Barnegat

Madison Jackson, Barnegat

Samantha Manco, Barnegat

Emma Bianco, Central Regional

Gracie Lowe, Central Regional

Mary Vespoli, Central Regional

Kathleen Lopez, Lacey

Carolyn Ecklord, Red Bank Catholic

Molly Sheehan, Red Bank Catholic

Lilly Fried, Toms River North

Lana Hayes, Toms River North

Julia Montanile, Toms River North

Sabrina Redding, Toms River North

Dani Taylor, Ocean Township

Aileen Carr, Wall

Kaylee Latz, Wall

Alexa Yonelunas, Wall

Regan Ottinger, Wall

Constitution Division

Abigail Anfuso, Brick Township

Clare Ashe, Brick Township

Molly O’Brien, Brick Township

Paige Smurro, Colts Neck

Sara Knice, Howell

Emma Sosner, Jackson Memorial

Juliette Ryan, Point Pleasant Boro

Julianna Batin, Toms River East

Shannon Briles, Toms River East

Tory Hayduk, Toms River East

Addison Husenica, Toms River East

Alena Kelly, Toms River East

Kylie Murphy, Toms River East

Sydney Murphy, Toms River East

Alyssa Kromer, Toms River South

Eva Kuri, Toms River South

Freedom Division

Fiona Flaherty, Holmdel

Ashleigh Peragine, Holmdel

Angelina Petriello, Holmdel

Faith Samaan, Holmdel

Rachel Tucker, Manalapan

Kristina Hulse, Manalapan

Alexandria Hede, Marlboro

Blake Russin, Marlboro

Ava Sigrist, Middletown North

Kate Hicks, Monmouth

Gina Umek, Point Pleasant Beach

Leila Lindquist, Point Pleasant Beach

Independence

Olivia Armstrong, Donovan Catholic

Kaliya Bernard, Long Branch

Samantha Ramirez-Posadas

Natalia Galicia-Herrera, Long Branch

Alayah Vincent, Long Branch

Sophia Lennon, Ranney

Abigail Benarick, St. John Vianney

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ Shore girls lacrosse: Class of 2024 senior player rankings