Tatnall, Cape dominate final ranking of Top 45 players in Delaware HS girls lacrosse
brad myers, delaware news journal
·3 min read
The best teams are the best teams because they have the best players.
Tatnall and Cape Henlopen certainly proved to be the best teams in Delaware high school girls lacrosse this spring.
The Hornets finished 17-1, their only loss coming to Episcopal Academy (Pa.). Tatnall dominated Archmere 21-5 in the semfinals of the DIAA Girls Lacrosse Tournament, then ended two of the most amazing streaks in Delaware high school sports with a 10-9 win over Cape in the championship game.
Kali Clayton of Tatnall (3) locks in defensively against Cape Henlopen's Alexi Nowakowski during the DIAA Girls Lacrosse championship game on May 25 at Alumni Stadium. Both players are ranked highly among our final Top 45 in Delaware high school girls lacrosse.
That stunning outcome on May 25 at Delaware State’s Alumni Stadium snapped the Vikings’ runs of 13 consecutive state titles and 176 straight in-state victories.
But Cape Henlopen (16-2) still had an outstanding season. The Vikings’ only other loss came to Severna Park (Md.), and Cape overwhelmed Sussex Academy 20-4 in the DIAA semifinals.
So when the state’s coaches voted on All-State teams, it was no surprise to see most of the top spots occupied by Hornets and Vikings. Tatnall and Cape combined to place 10 players on the first team.
Our final rankings of the Top 45 players in Delaware high school girls lacrosse look very similar. We use the coaches’ voting, along with more specific input from a prominent coach, and 11 of our first 16 spots are taken by Hornets and Vikings.
They certainly earned it. But there were many other talented players around the state who also deserve recognition, and we have done our best to identify them. Congratulations to all on a great season, especially the history-making squad from Tatnall.
Final Top 45 players in Delaware high school girls lacrosse
45. Elle Toth, sr., Charter of Wilmington, attack
Charter School of Wilmington senior Elle Toth (2) moves the ball against Saint Mark's during the first-round game in the DIAA Girls Lacrosse Tournament at Charter of Wilmington, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Charter won 16-9.
44. Devon Whayland, sr., Middletown, attack
43. Callie Short, jr., Sussex Academy, attack
Sussex Academy's Callie Short (right) controls the ball on offense.
Sussex Academy's Savannah Montgomery (left) pushes the ball upfield.
41. Mary Davis, sr., Charter of Wilmington, defense
Charter School of Wilmington senior Tess Gatti (8) and senior Mary Davis (9) battle for a loose ball against Saint Mark's junior Catherine Kaminski (21).
40. Devon Chipman, jr., Tatnall, goalkeeper
Tatnall goalie Devon Chipman tries to save a shot by Cape Henlopen's Kelly Bragg.
39. Emma Gaz, jr., Charter of Wilmington, midfield
Charter School of Wilmington junior Emma Gaz (12) moves the ball against Saint Mark's junior Danielle DiDomenico (24) during the first-round game in the DIAA Girls Lacrosse Tournament at Charter of Wilmington, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Charter won 16-9.
38. Elle Roberts, so., Caesar Rodney, midfield
Cape Henlopen's Landon Diehl (left) is defended by Caesar Rodney's Elle Roberts in the second half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Caesar Rodney's Rylie Faircloth (15) and Dover's Ashtyn Torbert vie for a late draw.
32. Bella Hughes, jr., Archmere, midfield
Ursuline's Isabella Tesche (20) defends as Archmere's Bella Hughes tries to maneuver toward the Ursuline net in the Auks' 13-11 win in a visit to Serviam Field, Friday, May 5, 2023.
31. Brianna Chi, sr., Tower Hill, midfield
Tower Hill High School senior Brianna Chi battles to keep control of the battle against Tatnall School junior Ivy Qualls (12) during the girls lacrosse game at the Tatnall turf field in Greenville, Thursday, April 13, 2023. Tatnall won 23-8.
30. Paige Hiller, so., Tatnall, defense
Sussex Aczdemy's Macy Steinwedel (left) shoots in front of Tatnall's Paige Hiller.
29. Claire Fowler, jr., Ursuline, midfield
Ursuline's Claire Fowler (left) works against Archmere's Audrey Mahoney in the Auks' 13-11 win in a visit to Serviam Field, Friday, May 5, 2023.
28. Ivy Qualls, jr., Tatnall, midfield
Tower Hill High School freshman Emerson DeBaecke (19) and Tatnall School junior Ivy Qualls (12) battle for the ball during the girls lacrosse game at the Tatnall turf field in Greenville, Thursay, April 13, 2023. Tatnall won 23-8.
27. Amelia Cradler, sr., Ursuline, goalkeeper
Ursuline keeper Amelia Cradler keeps ready in the Auks' 13-11 win in a visit to Serviam Field, Friday, May 5, 2023.
26. Tessa Colasante, so., Tatnall, defense
Tatnall School sophomore Tessa Colasante runs for a loose ball during the girls lacrosse game against Tower Hill High School at the Tatnall turf field in Greenville, Thursday, April 13, 2023. Tatnall won 23-8.
25. Lucy Oliver, jr., Archmere, defense
Archmere's Lucy Oliver (left) is pursued by Ursuline's Julianna Lenz in the Auks' 13-11 win in a visit to Serviam Field, Friday, May 5, 2023.
24. Ella Koechert, sr., Ursuline, attack
Ursuline's Isabella Koechert (left) and Sussex Academy's Sanne Elling fight for a draw.
23. Grace Wiggins, jr., Cape Henlopen, midfield
Cape Henlopen's Grace Wiggins moves up field between Caesar Rodney's Sophia Hartmann (left) and Lauren Wark in the first half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
22. Jordan Bartels, so., Tatnall, attack
21. Sanne Elling, sr., Sussex Academy, midfield
Sussex Academy's Sanne Elling (left) and Tatnall's Kali Clayton fight for the ball near midfield.
20. Abby Fisher, sr., Middletown, midfield
19. Mackinzie Brown, sr., Cape Henlopen, defense
Avery Brumfield of Tatnall tries to advance the ball past Cape Henlopen defender Mackinzie Brown.
18. Sara Denning, sr., Archmere, midfield
Archmere's Sara Denning (21) receives congratulations from teammates after one of her four goals in the Auks' 13-11 win in a visit to Serviam Field, Friday, May 5, 2023.
17. Elise Hensley, sr., Caesar Rodney, attack
Caesar Rodney's Elise Hensley (left) works against Cape Henlopen's Megan Smith in the second half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
16. Carrie Clausius, jr., Cape Henlopen, attack
Cape Henlopen's Carrie Clausius scores past Caesar Rodney defender Sydney Milan (left) and goalie Melissa Dolt in the first half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Caesar Rodney's Thalia Brown works at top.
15. Amelia Gregory, sr., Tower Hill, defense
Tower Hill's Amelia Gregory (left) defends as Cape Henlopen's Molly Mendes looks for an opening.
14. Kate McConnell, sr., Tatnall, defense
Cape Henlopen's Elizabeth Rishko and Kate McConnell of Tatnall battle for a loose ball.
13. Claire Lopez, fr., Cape Henlopen, attack
Cape Henlopen's Claire Lopez drives to the Riders' net in the second half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
12. Ava Svindland, sr., Tower Hill, attack
Tower Hill's Ava Svindland (21) controls the ball in front of Cape Henlopen's Mackinzie Brown.
11. Montana Jones, jr., Cape Henlopen, defense
Cape Henlopen's Montana Jones (1) is pursued by Caesar Rodney's Alexis Riley in the second half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
10. Megan Smith, sr., Cape Henlopen, defense
Cape Henlopen defender Megan Smith tries to block shot at goal by Kali Clayton of Tatnall.
9. Anna Lopez, jr., Cape Henlopen, goalkeeper
Cape Henlopen's Mackinzie Brown (left) and Anna Lopez try to repel a shot by Caesar Rodney's Ella Brown in the second half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
8. Becca Olsen, sr., Archmere, attack
Archmere's Rebecca Olsen controls in front of Ursuline's Claire Fowler in the Auks' 13-11 win in a visit to Serviam Field, Friday, May 5, 2023.
7. Charlotte Wilkinson, so., Tatnall, attack
Charlotte Wilkinson of Tatnall races along the sideline with Montana Jones of Cape Henlopen close behind.
6. Naomi Clatworthy, sr., Charter of Wilmington, midfield
Naomi Clatworthy, Charter of Wilmington
5. Shelby Manlove, so., Sussex Academy, midfield
Sussex Academy's Shelby Manlove (right) moves on offense as Ursuline's Madison Weathers defends.
4. Alexi Nowakowski, jr., Cape Henlopen, midfield
Cape Henlopen's Alexi Nowakowski passes on offense in the second half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
3. Kali Clayton, sr., Tatnall, midfield
Tatnall's Kali Clayton spins around a pair of Cape Henlopen defenders for a shot at goal in the first half.
2. Louise Rishko, jr., Cape Henlopen, midfield
Cape Henlopen's Louise Rishko looks for an opportunity past Caesar Rodney's Elle Roberts (center) and Lauren Wark in the second half of Cape Henlopen's 17-6 win at Caesar Rodney, Wednesday, April 26, 20
1. Lydia Colasante, sr., Tatnall, midfield
Tatnall School senior Lydia Colasante (4) defends control of the ball against Tower Hill High School junior Anna Schlobach (11) during the girls lacrosse game at the Tatnall turf field in Greenville, Thursday, April 13, 2023. Tatnall won 23-8.
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