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Lacrosse Welcomes 10 to Incoming Class
7/10/2020 10:41:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Head lacrosse coach Kim Wayne officially welcomes the addition of 10 newcomers for the upcoming 2021 season, announced Friday.
The Davidson Lacrosse Class of 2024 features scholar-athletes from California, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
The Wildcats welcome to the squad; Julianne Carey (Blue Bell, Pa.), Noelle Cegielski (Yorktown Heights, N.Y), Paige Doyle (Pleasanton, Calif.), Lauren Garcia (Daniel Island, S.C.), Brynn Jones (Slingerlands, N.Y.), Caroline Moran (Nanuet, N.Y.), Alyssa Natoli (Monorville, N.Y.), Morgan O'Brien (Berwyn, Pa.), Sophia Passalaqua (Rumson, N.J.) and Page Wolfenden (Hillsborough, Calif.).
"I am excited to welcome these 10 scholar athletes to Davidson. This class has already shown a tremendous amount of resilience after losing their senior lacrosse seasons as well as all of the other activities and celebrations that come along with being a senior," said Wayne.
Coming in to help the attack and midfield; Lauren Garcia, Caroline Moran and Page Wolfenden.
Garcia had a prolific sophomore season at Gill St. Bernard's, scoring 100 goals for the Knights. In total she tallied 144 goals, scooped up 122 ground balls and won 119 draw controls. Garcia made a pair of All-Conference teams and was named the top sophomore player in New Jersey in 2018. She was her team's Most Valuable Player her junior year and was later tabbed to be a team captain.
Moran is a highly decorated player out of Nanuet Senior High School. She was a four-time All-League selection and twice an All-Section honoree. Moran had 168 career goals and 77 assists, helping her make the Journal News/Lohud Rockland All-Star First Team in 2018 and '19.
Wolfenden was tabbed an All-American for her efforts during her junior year and was a two-time All-League honoree for Menlo School. A two-time WBAL Attacker of the Year, Wolfenden registered 134 goals and 83 assists, and was great in the circle, earning 219 draw controls. Wolfenden garnered San Mateo Daily Journal Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year honors in her final two completed seasons and helped lead her team to three straight WBAL Championships.
Julianne Carey and Sophia Passalaqua head to Davidson to help out in the midfield.
Carey travels south from Pa. after a second team All-Inter AC and All-Main Line season at The Agnes Irwin School. She tallied 98 career points that included 71 scoring strikes and 27 helpers, to go along with 73 ground balls and caused 27 turnovers. She was a member of three PAISAA Championship teams and the 2016 Inter-Ac title squad.
In her junior season, Passalaqua was named to three postseason teams including a Coaches Association All-Shore first-team nod. For her efforts, she was voted the Top Junior in New Jersey and helped Rumson-Fair Haven High School win three consecutive Shore Conference Championships and a pair of Central Jersey Group 2 crowns.
Looking to make an impact on the defensive side of things; Noelle Cegielski, Brynn Jones, Alyssa Natoli and Morgan O'Brien.
Cegielski was a three-time All-League Team member and two-time All-Section honorable mention at Yorktown High School. In her last season of action, she scooped up 68 ground balls, caused 52 turnovers and scored a pair of goals. Cegielski was named the Class of 2020 Outstanding Female Scholar Athlete and served two seasons as a team captain.
Natoli was a four-year Scholar Athlete and 2020 Athlete Leadership Award Winner at Eastport South Manor. She was a member of the 2019 New York State Lacrosse Championship team, and helped lead the Sharks to a pair of Suffolk County Class B crowns.
Jones joins the 'Cats after a stellar career at Bethlehem Central High School where she was named first team All-Suburban Council and her team's Defensive MVP in 2019. She helped lead Bethlehem Central to a Section 2 Title that year and made it all the way to the N.Y. State Semifinals.
O'Brien was an All-Delaware County and All-Main Line player for the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur. A force on the defense, she was also a four-time Scholar-Athlete recipient, PASLA All-Academic team selection, and served as a captain for two years. )'Brien helped lead her squad to PAISSA Championship in 2019.
Lastly, Paige Doyle will add depth in net. A three-time All-League honoree at Foothill High School, Doyle earned her squad's Team Most Valuable Player Award and was a two-time captain.
"The resilience they share, combined with their determination to never take anything for granted, has prepared them for the next level. They are true fighters both on and off the field and I am looking forward to welcoming this group to campus in the fall of 2020."
The Davidson Lacrosse Class of 2024 features scholar-athletes from California, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
The Wildcats welcome to the squad; Julianne Carey (Blue Bell, Pa.), Noelle Cegielski (Yorktown Heights, N.Y), Paige Doyle (Pleasanton, Calif.), Lauren Garcia (Daniel Island, S.C.), Brynn Jones (Slingerlands, N.Y.), Caroline Moran (Nanuet, N.Y.), Alyssa Natoli (Monorville, N.Y.), Morgan O'Brien (Berwyn, Pa.), Sophia Passalaqua (Rumson, N.J.) and Page Wolfenden (Hillsborough, Calif.).
"I am excited to welcome these 10 scholar athletes to Davidson. This class has already shown a tremendous amount of resilience after losing their senior lacrosse seasons as well as all of the other activities and celebrations that come along with being a senior," said Wayne.
Coming in to help the attack and midfield; Lauren Garcia, Caroline Moran and Page Wolfenden.
Garcia had a prolific sophomore season at Gill St. Bernard's, scoring 100 goals for the Knights. In total she tallied 144 goals, scooped up 122 ground balls and won 119 draw controls. Garcia made a pair of All-Conference teams and was named the top sophomore player in New Jersey in 2018. She was her team's Most Valuable Player her junior year and was later tabbed to be a team captain.
Moran is a highly decorated player out of Nanuet Senior High School. She was a four-time All-League selection and twice an All-Section honoree. Moran had 168 career goals and 77 assists, helping her make the Journal News/Lohud Rockland All-Star First Team in 2018 and '19.
Wolfenden was tabbed an All-American for her efforts during her junior year and was a two-time All-League honoree for Menlo School. A two-time WBAL Attacker of the Year, Wolfenden registered 134 goals and 83 assists, and was great in the circle, earning 219 draw controls. Wolfenden garnered San Mateo Daily Journal Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year honors in her final two completed seasons and helped lead her team to three straight WBAL Championships.
Julianne Carey and Sophia Passalaqua head to Davidson to help out in the midfield.
Carey travels south from Pa. after a second team All-Inter AC and All-Main Line season at The Agnes Irwin School. She tallied 98 career points that included 71 scoring strikes and 27 helpers, to go along with 73 ground balls and caused 27 turnovers. She was a member of three PAISAA Championship teams and the 2016 Inter-Ac title squad.
In her junior season, Passalaqua was named to three postseason teams including a Coaches Association All-Shore first-team nod. For her efforts, she was voted the Top Junior in New Jersey and helped Rumson-Fair Haven High School win three consecutive Shore Conference Championships and a pair of Central Jersey Group 2 crowns.
Looking to make an impact on the defensive side of things; Noelle Cegielski, Brynn Jones, Alyssa Natoli and Morgan O'Brien.
Cegielski was a three-time All-League Team member and two-time All-Section honorable mention at Yorktown High School. In her last season of action, she scooped up 68 ground balls, caused 52 turnovers and scored a pair of goals. Cegielski was named the Class of 2020 Outstanding Female Scholar Athlete and served two seasons as a team captain.
Natoli was a four-year Scholar Athlete and 2020 Athlete Leadership Award Winner at Eastport South Manor. She was a member of the 2019 New York State Lacrosse Championship team, and helped lead the Sharks to a pair of Suffolk County Class B crowns.
Jones joins the 'Cats after a stellar career at Bethlehem Central High School where she was named first team All-Suburban Council and her team's Defensive MVP in 2019. She helped lead Bethlehem Central to a Section 2 Title that year and made it all the way to the N.Y. State Semifinals.
O'Brien was an All-Delaware County and All-Main Line player for the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur. A force on the defense, she was also a four-time Scholar-Athlete recipient, PASLA All-Academic team selection, and served as a captain for two years. )'Brien helped lead her squad to PAISSA Championship in 2019.
Lastly, Paige Doyle will add depth in net. A three-time All-League honoree at Foothill High School, Doyle earned her squad's Team Most Valuable Player Award and was a two-time captain.
"The resilience they share, combined with their determination to never take anything for granted, has prepared them for the next level. They are true fighters both on and off the field and I am looking forward to welcoming this group to campus in the fall of 2020."
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