Women's Lacrosse Welcomes 13 Newcomers for 2020 Campaign

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Head coach Remington Steele announced that 13 newcomers will join the Bucknell women's lacrosse team for the 2020 campaign.

"We are very excited to welcome these 13 young women and their families to our program," Steele said. "They are all phenomenal student-athletes, and we look forward to them playing a key role as we continue to move our team forward."

The incoming freshman class is balanced, featuring four attackers, four midfielders, four defenders and one goalie. The student-athletes hail from seven different states: New Jersey (5), New York (3), Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

The Bison, who have been led for two seasons by Steele, graduated only three seniors following the 2019 campaign. Those seniors were impact players, with four-year starting goalie Jamisen DeWitt and her twin sister Callie DeWitt both leaving Bucknell as All-Patriot League honorees. In addition, Audrey Walsh was among the team's top goal scorers each of the past three seasons.

Bridget Cawley
Defense, 5-9, Bernardsville, N.J., Bernards High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse, field hockey and basketball at Bernards High School … in lacrosse, helped the Mountaineers win one Group 2 State championship (2017), three state sectional titles (2018, 2017 & 2016) and three conference division crowns (2018, 2017 & 2016) … over those three seasons, Bernards went a combined 54-14, including a 20-4 mark in 2017 … All-Raritan Division honoree … served as team captain as a senior … defender chipped in offensively, logging 22 points on 15 goals and nine assists … in field hockey, led the Mountaineers to two county championships (2018 & 2017) and three conference division titles (2018, 2017 & 2016) … three-time all-division selection … also captured All-Somerset County Coaches Association and All-Skyland Conference Academic Athlete laurels as a senior … in basketball, helped Bernards win a conference division crown in 2015-16 … all-division first team honoree … served as team captain as a senior … over 80 career basketball games, posted 340 points, 304 rebounds, 89 assists, 68 steals and 49 blocks … played club lacrosse for T3 Elite Black North.

Personal: Bridget Anne Cawley … born September 24, 2001 in Annapolis, Maryland … daughter of Bernie and Jim Cawley … has two older brothers, Jake and Jimmy, and a twin sister, Abby … father Jim '82 and brother Jimmy '17 graduated from Bucknell … major is undeclared in the College of Management.

Ally Ducas
Midfield, 5-8, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, IMG Academy (Fla.)

Before Bucknell: Graduated from IMG Academy, where competed for the lacrosse team … transferred following sophomore year from Chagrin Falls High School, where lettered in lacrosse and soccer … at Chagrin Falls, helped the lacrosse team twice and the soccer team once finish as state championship runners-up … Ohio all-academic honoree … played club lacrosse for Ohio Premier.

Personal: Alexandra Irwin Ducas … born March 24, 2001 in Cleveland, Ohio … daughter of David and Christine Ducas … has an older sister, Hannah, and two younger brothers: Jack and Cole … father played lacrosse at Franklin & Marshall College … major is undeclared.

Anna Huntley-Robertson
Attack, 5-7, Summit, N.J., Summit High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and field hockey at Summit High School … in lacrosse, helped the Hilltoppers win a Group 3 state championship (2017) and two North 2 sectional crowns (2018 & 2017) … paced Summit in assists from sophomore to senior years … earned all-league second team and all-division laurels … in field hockey, helped the Hilltoppers win a state sectional title (2016) … earned all-division and team MVP accolades … as a senior, captained both teams … played club lacrosse for STEPS Elite.

Personal: Anna Verity Huntley-Robertson … born November 18, 2000 in Livingston, New Jersey … daughter of Andrew and Kathleen Huntley-Robertson … has three younger siblings: Will, Liv and Peter … father played lacrosse at Bucknell, graduating in 1985 … aunt Molly Sheppard played lacrosse at Lehigh University … uncle Stephen Huntley-Robertson rowed for Columbia University … great-grandfather Charles Huntley-Robertson was the captain of Argentine National Rugby Team … major is undeclared.

Caitlin McHale
Defense, 5-10, Summit, N.J., Oak Knoll School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse, tennis and soccer at the Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child … in lacrosse, helped the Royals win four-consecutive state sectional and state group titles (2016-19) … Oak Knoll advanced to the Tournament of Champions semifinals all four years, reaching the 2017 final … the Royals also won three-straight Prep A crowns (2017-19) and the 2017 Union County championship … all-state third team … all-league first team … earned team's first-year player and most improved player awards … posted more than 80 draw controls as a junior and senior … served as team captain … member of the New Jersey Schoolgirls team that participated in the U.S. Lacrosse Women's National Tournament … member of the New England team for the 2016 Under Armour Command championships … member of the New Jersey team for the 2017 Under Armour Highlight tournament … at the 2018 IL Committed Academy, was the co-MVP of a division champion squad.

Personal: Caitlin Mary McHale … born May 2, 2000 in Summit, New Jersey … daughter of Mike and Kathy McHale … has two older siblings: Meg and Michael … Michael played lacrosse at Colby College … major is undeclared in the College of Management.

Caroline Miller
Midfield, 5-9, Syracuse, N.Y., Westhill Senior High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and soccer at Westhill Senior High School … in lacrosse, captured all-league accolades all five years in the program (first made the team as an eighth grader) … made the all-league first team three times … four-year starter registered 217 career points on 144 goals and 73 assists … served as the Warriors' draw-control specialist for three seasons, winning 76 percent … helped Westhill win a league title in 2017 … as a senior captain in 2019, led the Warriors to a 15-3 record and a semifinal appearance … played club lacrosse for the Orange Crush … tabbed as a Nike Elite 120 Athlete.

Personal: Caroline Ann Miller … born September 14, 2000 in Syracuse, New York … daughter of Russ and Jen Miller … has an older brother, Jack, who is a member of the Bucknell class of 2021 … major is undeclared in the College of Management.

Ella Payer
Defense, 5-9, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Saratoga Springs High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and tennis at Saratoga Springs High School … in lacrosse, helped the Lady Blue Streaks win a Section II Class A title … as a senior midfielder, totaled 77 points on 51 goals and 26 assists … four-time Suburban Council All-Star … lone freshman selected to the 2016 first team … Upstate New York Under Armour All-American … four-time NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete … recognized as a Times Union All-Star … served as team captain … earned school's varsity sportsmanship award … played club lacrosse for ADK Lacrosse … member of the Upstate New York Schoolgirls team that participated in the U.S. Lacrosse Women's National Tournament … competed in the Northstar Invitational … selected as a Northstar Top-10 Index Fitness Performer.

Personal: Ella Abbott Payer … born January 6, 2001 in Saratoga Springs, New York … daughter of Chris and Beth Payer … has an older brother: Hudson … was a member of the Girl Scouts from kindergarten to 12th grade … major is undeclared in the College of Management.

Lauren Rader
Defense, 5-6, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Agnes Irwin School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse at the Agnes Irwin School … helped the Owls win two Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (2018 & 2017) and two Inter-Ac (2018 & 2016) championships … Agnes Irwin was also twice the PAISAA (2019 & 2016) and once the Inter-Ac (2017) runner-up … the Owls went a combined 79-24 over four-year career, including 21-5 (2017) and 21-7 (2019) seasons … earned Pennsylvania Area Schoolgirls Lacrosse Association all-academic honors as a senior … served as team captain … played club lacrosse for Ultimate Lacrosse … five-year member of the Radnor Ice Hockey Club … was the Inter-County Scholastic Hockey League's leading scorer during the 2018-19 campaign … tabbed to the ICSHL All-Star Team following the 2018-19 and 2017-18 seasons … named the Raiders' 2019 MVP … served as team captain.

Personal: Lauren Grace Rader … born May 9, 2001 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania … daughter of Jay and Barb Rader … has an older brother: Jake … avid photographer who freelances and has had work featured in selective art shows and contests … major is undeclared in the College of Management.

Leah Rutland
Midfield, 5-8, Madison, N.J., Madison High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse, soccer and basketball at Madison High School … in lacrosse, was a four-time all-conference first team selection … also made the all-county first, second and third teams over course of career … earned team's coach's award … led the Dodgers to the 2019 state semifinals … helped Madison win one sectional (2019) and two conference (2019 & 2018) titles … totaled 203 career points on 150 goals and 53 assists … in soccer, made the all-conference first and all-county second teams … tabbed as team's MVP … served as team captain in both lacrosse and soccer … played club lacrosse for Building Blocks Lacrosse.

Personal: Leah Grace Rutland … born October 6, 2000 in Morristown, New Jersey … daughter of Bill and Beth Rutland … has three older siblings: Emily, Jack and Laney … Emily played lacrosse at Yale University … hails from a family of Bucknellians … Bill '82, Beth '84, Laney '19 and uncle David Rehak '84 graduated from Bucknell … avid sports fan enjoys watching lacrosse, NFL football, hockey and soccer … favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers … major is undeclared in the College of Management.

Symone Ryans
Goalie, 5-7, New Rochelle, N.Y., School of the Holy Child

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse at the School of the Holy Child … graduated with school records in career (580) and single-season (193) saves … All-Fairchester Athletic Association honoree … starting goalie since sophomore year … led the Gryphons to an NYSAIS title in 2017 … helped Holy Child reach the NYSAIS semifinals in 2019, 2018 and 2016 … the Gryphons were also FAA semifinalists in 2018, 2017 and 2016 … served as team captain … played club lacrosse for Snipers Elite Lacrosse.

Personal: Symone Olivia Ryans … born May 23, 2001 in Pontiac, Michigan … daughter of Eldridge Ryans and Tomya Watt … has an older brother, Drake, and five step siblings: Parker, Harrison, Griffin, Christopher and Susan … served as the Gryphon soccer team's manager … was twice the lead of Holy Child's school musical … was a member of Holy Child's audition-only Madrigals Choir … major is undeclared.

Olivia Shields
Attack, 5-6, Westfield, N.J., Westfield High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse at Westfield High School … served as team captain as a junior and senior … led the Bulldogs to a state sectional title in 2018 … reached the 100-goal plateau in four-year varsity career.

Personal: Olivia Grace Shields … born August 15, 2001 in Summit, New Jersey … daughter of Tim and Tammy Shields … has three older siblings: Connor, Sara and Emily … Emily is a member of the University of Southern California women's lacrosse team's class of 2020 … major is undeclared.

Emily Sullivan
Attack, 5-9, Lorton, Va., South County High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse, field hockey and cross country at South County High School … over four-year lacrosse career, totaled 265 points (178g-87a) and 462 draw controls … captured district player of the year accolades as a senior after posting career-high totals in goals (62), assists (38), draw controls (170), ground balls (54) and caused turnovers (24) … netted at least 30 goals every season … reached the triple digits in draw controls three times … 2018 All-State second team … three-time all-region first team (2019, 2018 & 2017) … three-time all-conference first team (2019, 2018 & 2017) … four-time all-conference (2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016) … served as team captain … led the Stallions to an 11-4 record as a junior … played club lacrosse for SuperNova, Cardinal and CRASH … member of the DC Metro Schoolgirls team that participated in the U.S. Lacrosse Women's National Tournament … competed in the Brine National Tournament.

Personal: Emily Kaye Sullivan … born October 6, 2000 in San Diego, California … daughter of Mark and Donna Sullivan … has three sisters: Natalie, Megan and Melissa … major is undeclared.

Jamie Tsao
Attack, 5-5, Ellicott City, Md., Howard High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse, field hockey and indoor track & field at Howard High School … in lacrosse, was named to the 2018 all-county second team after finishing eighth with 79 points (42g-37a) … 79 points led the Lions … helped Howard win two Region 4A titles (2017 & 2016) and reach the 2016 state semifinals … twice served as team captain … in field hockey, was recognized as the team's 2016 offensive MVP … led the county in points in 2018 and finished fourth in 2016 … earned the Lion's Pride Award for Howard's class of 2019 for having the highest grade point average and most seasons of sports played … played club lacrosse for Hero's Lacrosse.

Personal: Jamie Yu-Yian Tsao … born May 11, 2001 in San Francisco, California … daughter of Jerry and Pam Tsao … has an older sister: Winnie … major is undeclared in the College of Management.

Olivia Zaban
Midfield, 5-7, Northfield, Ill., New Trier High School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and tennis at New Trier High School … led the Trevians to their first state lacrosse championship in 11 years with a 17-1-2 record as a senior captain … posted 69 points that season, the third-highest total on the team … New Trier finished as the state runner-up the previous three years … in tennis, was a three-time all-sectional and two-time all-conference honoree … served as team captain as a senior … played club lacrosse for Team ONE Lacrosse.

Personal: Olivia Leigh Zaban … born September 3, 2000 in Chicago, Illinois … daughter of Leonard and Jennifer Zaban … has a younger sister: Macy … enjoys snowboarding and dancing … aspires to be a television writer or producer … major is undeclared.

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