Bucknell University Athletics
Women's Lacrosse Introduces Freshman Class
10/5/2018 10:34:00 AM | Women's Lacrosse
The class includes four attackers, five midfielders, two defenders and one goalkeeper. The student-athletes hail from six different states: New Jersey (4), New York (3), Maryland (2), Pennsylvania, Virginia and Rhode Island.
The Bison, who went 3-13 (1-8 Patriot League) a year ago, begin their 2019 campaign on Saturday, February 9 at Virginia Tech. They will host eight games at Graham Field over the course of the season.
Maggie Ashley
M, 5-4, Verona, N.J., Verona High School
Before Bucknell: Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Verona High School ... three-time All-SEC American Division First Team (2018, 2016 & 2015) ... 2018 All-Freedom South Conference First Team ... 2015 All-NJIGLL First Team ... helped team capture 2016 conference championship ... served as captain ... netted 100 goals over course of career ... also was a four-year letterwinner in indoor track & field and one-year letterwinner in cross country ... 2014 All-SEC Honorable Mention selection in cross country ... three-time All-SEC Honorable Mention pick in indoor track & field (2016, 2015 & 2014) ... TAP Into Verona Athlete of the Week ... set school records in the 200-meter run and sprint medley, 4x400 and 4x200 relays ... played club lacrosse for the Metro Lacrosse Club.
Personal: Margaret Clare Ashley ... daughter of Marty and Suzy Ashley ... born November 1, 1999 in Verona, New Jersey ... has two sisters: Julia and Kate ... Julia is a member of the U-23 U.S. Soccer team.
Emma Cashwell
M, 5-8, Garden City, N.Y., Sacred Heart Academy
Before Bucknell: Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Sacred Heart Academy ... two-year team captain ... two-time all-conference selection ... 2018 Academic All-American ... 2018 Leadership Award winner ... 2017 Most Improved Player ... 2016 Under Armour Uncommitted Team ... 2015 Rookie of the Year ... totaled 28 goals and 14 assists as a senior ... led Sacred Heart Academy to its first CHSAA Championship in 10 years in 2018 ... to win title, Sacred Heart Academy topped rival St. Anthony's High School ... Sacred Heart Academy finished as CHSAA runner-up other three years of high school career ... led Sacred Heart Academy to a No. 8 ranking on Long Island in 2017 ... also a three-year letterwinner in soccer, serving as team captain as a senior ... 2017 Captains Award ... 2015 JV Coach's Award ... in 2016, helped team win a New York State Catholic School Championship and a CHSAA title ... that team finished with a No. 1 ranking on Long Island ... also helped team finish as CHSAA runner-up in 2017 and 2015 ... played club lacrosse for Long Island Liberty Lacrosse Black.
Eva Macris
M, 5-2, Baldwin, Md., Notre Dame Prep
Before Bucknell: Played varsity lacrosse and soccer at Notre Dame Preparatory School ... helped lacrosse team capture the 2018 MIAA championship ... Notre Dame snapped McDonogh School's nine-year, 198-game winning streak to capture its title a year after falling to that team in the championship game ... also played club lacrosse for NEMS Lacrosse Club.
Personal: Evangelia Gina Macris ... daughter of Tom and Letta Macris ... born July 30, 2000 in Baldwin, Maryland ... has one younger brother: Sam.
Laurel McHale
A, 5-10, Bernardsville, N.J., Bernards High School
Before Bucknell: Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Bernards High School ... led team to four-straight Skyland Conference Raritan Division titles and a combined record of 71-17 ... team won the 2017 Group 2 state championship and three Group 2 North II Sectional crowns ... posted 185 goals and 110 assists over course of career ... two-time All-State Group 2 First Team (2018 & 2017) ... two-time All-Skyland Conference First Team (2018 & 2017) ... two-time MSG Varsity All-New Jersey First Team (2018 & 2017) ... 2016 All-Skyland Conference Second Team and MSG Varsity All-New Jersey Honorable Mention ... was also a four-year letterwinner in soccer and one-year letterwinner in basketball ... in soccer, was a 2017 All-Skyland Conference Second Team selection ... finished soccer career with 17 goals and seven assists ... played club lacrosse for T3 Elite North.
Sarah Monteleone
A, 5-7, Mountain Lakes, N.J., Mountain Lakes High School
Before Bucknell: Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Mountain Lakes High School ... helped team win Morris County championships in 2017 and 2016 and finish as the runner-up in 2018 ... team reached state sectional finals all three of those years ... posted 199 career points on 163 goals and 36 assists ... netted 69 goals during senior year ... voted as the 2017 Best Goal Scorer and the 2016 Best Assist Leader in the Stars and Stripes Conference ... 2018 All-Morris County First Team ... 2018 All-Conference Stars and Stripes First Team ... 2017 and 2016 All-Conference Stars and Stripes Second Team ... 2016 and 2015 All-Morris County Second Team ... represented Team New Jersey at the Brine National Lacrosse Classic ... also was a four-year letterwinner in soccer ... played club lacrosse for T3 Elite Lacrosse.
Meredith Murphy
D, 5-5, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Agnes Irwin School
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Personal: Meredith Blake Murphy ... daughter of Michael and Marni Murphy ... born September 1, 1999 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania ... has a younger brother: Ben.
Abby Neff
D, 5-3, Darnestown, Md., Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
Before Bucknell: Four-year letterwinner and starter in lacrosse at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School ... served as captain and captured all-conference second team honors as a senior ... helped team win a WCAC championship and achieve a No. 2 national ranking as a freshman ... squad was the WCAC runner-up final three years ... also was a three-year letterwinner in field hockey ... made the all-conference first team as a senior and received honorable mention laurels as a junior ... National Field Hockey Coaches Association Bi-Weekly Award recipient ... helped team finish as WCAC runner-up three times ... team's leading scorer as a junior and senior ... Iron Falcon for work in the weight room ... graduated with spots on the record board for squatting 300 pounds and power cleaning 175 ... won high school's spirit award.
Personal: Abigail Mae Neff ... daughter of Shane and Rebecca Neff ... born March 9, 2000 in Shady Grove, Maryland ... has two older brothers: Spencer and Garrett ... father played football at Mansfield University ... brother Spencer wrestled for Duke ... brother Garrett wrestled for Duke for two seasons before joining rugby team ... 13-year member of the Girl Scouts ... went to El Salvador in the winter of 2018 on a service trip ... received International Baccalaureate diploma.
Faith Reilly
A, 5-7, Mountain Lakes, N.J., Mountain Lakes High School
Before Bucknell: Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse at Mountain Lakes High School ... helped team win Morris County championships in 2017 and 2016 and finish as the runner-up in 2018 ... team reached state sectional finals all three of those years ... 2018 U.S. Lacrosse All-Academic Team ... 2017 and 2016 N.J. Under Armour All-American Tournament Underclass Team ... 2018 All-State Group 1 First Team Attacker ... 2018 and 2017 All-Morris County First Team ... 2018 All-Conference Stars and Stripes First Team ... 2017 All-State Group 1 Third Team Midfielder ... 2017 All-Conference Stars and Stripes Second Team ... 2016 All-Morris County Third Team ... 2016 Under Armour 150 Standout Player ... played club lacrosse for Building Blocks Lacrosse.
Personal: Faith Ann Reilly ... daughter of Bill and Cheryl Reilly ... born on February 6, 2000 in Livingston, New Jersey ... has one older brother: Will ... cousin Jarman Reilly plays for the Philadelphia Union MLS Academy team ... former Mountain Lakes teammate, Sarah Monteleone, is also a member of the women's lacrosse team's class of 2022.
Amy Roche
M, 5-6, Falls Church, Va., George Mason High School
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Personal: Amy Elizabeth Roche ... daughter of Andrew and Robyn Roche ... born March 22, 2000 in Fairfax, Virginia ... graduated from George Mason High School with valedictorian scholar honors ... member of the National Honor Society ... editor of high school yearbook.
Macie Ruda
M, 5-2, Pittsford, N.Y., Mendon High School
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Personal: Macie Ruda ... daughter of Neil and Leslie Ruda ... born September 4, 2000 in Rochester, New York ... has one younger sister: Karlie.
G, 6-1, Bristol, R.I., Moses Brown School
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Personal: Caitlin Eliza Tucker ... daughter of Carlton and Kathleen Tucker ... born October 20, 1999 in Princeton, New Jersey ... has an older brother: Michael ... father played lacrosse at Williams College ... uncle John Grim and aunt Mary Evelyn are members of the Bucknell faculty ... plans to major in management and hopes to pursue a career in sports management or marketing as well as coaching.
Katie Wendell
A, 5-7, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Saratoga Springs High School
Before Bucknell: Four-year letterwinner at Saratoga Springs High School ... 2018 All-American ... 2018 all-state ... two-time Section 2 First Team All-Star (2018 & 2017) ... 2016 Section 2 Second Team All-Star ... 2018 Saratoga Springs Most Outstanding Player ... led team to first Section 2 title in 20 years ... Saratoga Springs's leading point scorer for three-straight years ... led Suburban Council Section 2 in points as a junior and senior ... finished career with 250 points in Class A Section 2 action ... also a two-year letterwinner in indoor track & field ... played club lacrosse for the Orange Crush.
Personal: Katherine Corbett Wendell ... daughter of Jeff Wendell and Molly Corbett ... born November 29, 1999 in Saratoga Springs, New York ... has a younger sister: Clare ... mother played lacrosse and soccer at Wells College ... father played club lacrosse at Niagara.
