Women's Lacrosse Welcomes 11 Newcomers

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Head coach Jackie Dando announced Friday that 11 incoming first years are set to join the Bucknell women's lacrosse team.

"I'm very excited to welcome our incoming class to campus this fall," Dando said. "I look forward to each individual bringing her unique set of skills and experiences to the program. As a class, I expect them to make a difference right away. They will be instrumental in advancing the program."

The newcomers hail from seven different states: Connecticut (3), New York (2), Pennsylvania (2), California, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Texas. The class includes five midfielders, four attackers and two defenders.

Dando, who won better than 62 percent of her games as Lebanon Valley College's head coach, was named Bucknell's head coach on December 23, 2019. She led the Bison to a 3-5 record during a 2020 campaign abbreviated due to the COVID-19 public health threat. She won her first two games at the helm of the program, as Bucknell dispatched Sacred Heart (18-9) and Binghamton (16-9) in commanding fashion.

The Bison lost 11 seniors to graduation following the 2020 season, including Jessie Britton, a two-time Academic All-Patriot League pick who started all 41 of Bucknell's games over the past three seasons at defense, and Morgan Steinhacker, who left Lewisburg slotted second in school history in single-game draw controls (10) and sixth in career draw controls (118). They also graduated Tegan Warren and Lillie Hunt, who were among their top point producers in 2020 and 2019.

Emily Baird
Midfield, 5-8, Dallas, Texas, Highland Park

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and basketball at Highland Park High School … 2020 Adrenaline All-American … Under Armour All-America Southwest pick … 2018 division 1 all-district pick … UA150 MVP … UA150 All-Star … Under Armour 150 Team … Cornerstone Athlete … named team's offensive player of the year … played club lacrosse for Dallas 214 Lacrosse.

Personal: Emily Olivia Baird … born April 4, 2002 in San Francisco, California … daughter of Todd and Dorota Baird … has two younger sisters: Isabella and Lucianna … has dual citizenship with the United States and Sweden … can speak Polish.

Jamie Fedorjaka
Attack, 5-8, Lewisburg, Pa., Lewisburg Area

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse, basketball and soccer at Lewisburg Area High School … led the lacrosse team to a 2019 district championship … captained team as a junior and senior … in 38 career games, scored 106 goals and collected 124 ground balls … netted seven goals in the 2019 district semifinals … 2019 all-league first team honoree … helped the basketball team win a league championship and finish as the district runner-up as a sophomore … 2020 Williamsport Sun-Gazette all-area first team … served as team captain as a senior … 2020 District IV Sportsmanship Award winner … selected as Lewisburg Area's Athlete of the Year as a senior ... named the lacrosse and basketball teams' MVP and Rookie of the Year … played club lacrosse for Xtreme Lacrosse Club, which was ranked as high as 22nd nationally.

Personal: Jamie Marie Fedorjaka … born December 18, 2001 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania … daughter of Frank and Kathy Fedorjaka … has an older brother, Matt, who is a member of the Bucknell men's lacrosse team's class of 2021 … father played football, lacrosse and baseball at Hobart College and is the current head coach of the Bucknell men's lacrosse team … mother played basketball at Fairfield University.

Carly Irvine
Midfield, 5-10, San Marcos, Calif., San Marcos

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and water polo at San Marcos High School … 2020 Adrenaline All-American … three-time all-league first team selection (2019, 2018 & 2017) … 2019 all-conference second team honoree … helped team win a 2018 league title and 2017 division 1 conference crown … logged 192 career points … four-year starter … served as team captain as a senior … 2018 Cascade National Prospect Elite 80 All-Star … played club lacrosse for West Coast Starz and Coast.

Personal: Carly Lynn Irvine … born December 13, 2001 in San Diego, California … daughter of Bill and Lisa Irvine … has an older brother: Cole.

Morgan Joseph
Midfield, 5-1, Harrison, N.Y., IMG Academy (Fla.)

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and soccer at IMG Academy … five-year varsity starter in lacrosse … twice served as team captain … 2017 all-league honorable mention pick … earned IMG Academy's Ironman and William E. Bjorness awards … made all-star team at the 2017 FLG Showcase and 2018 and 2017 National Lacrosse Classics … played club lacrosse for Storm Select.

Personal: Morgan Paige Joseph … born February 27, 2002 in New York City … daughter of Matthew and Michele Joseph … has two younger brothers: Tyler and Cole … mother played tennis at Union College … uncle, Sam Joseph, played men's lacrosse at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst … member of the National Honor Society … made school's High Honor Roll all four years … helped to restart and fundraised/volunteered at The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch … avid skier and scuba diver.

Tatumn Kohlbrenner
Midfield, 5-2, East Syracuse, N.Y., Christian Brothers Academy

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and soccer at Christian Brothers Academy … competed at the varsity level in lacrosse for five years and in soccer for six years … in lacrosse, was a three-time Under Armour All-America Upstate New York selection (2019, 2018 & 2017) … 2019 all-state honorable mention … two-time all-league first team (2019 & 2018) … 2016 all-league honorable mention … two-time Nike Elite 120 (2018 & 2017) … helped team win the 2018 state championship … also helped squad win two sectional and regional titles (2018 & 2017) … logged 61 goals, 51 assists, 55 draw controls and 83 ground balls over career … captained team as a junior and senior … made three all-league teams in soccer, including the 2019 first team … captained team as a senior … named squad's MVP … played club lacrosse for Salt City Snipers and Ethics Lacrosse.

Personal: Tatumn Lura Kohlbrenner … born May 19, 2002 in East Syracuse, New York … daughter of Justin and Corissa Kohlbrenner … has two brothers: Jacob and Andrew … father played lacrosse at Loyola and Lemoyne … mother played soccer at the University of West Virginia … Jacob is a member of the University of Pennsylvania soccer team's class of 2021.

Taylor LaMantia
Attack, 5-3, Wilton, Conn., Wilton

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse at Wilton High School … helped team finish as the 2017 state class L runner-up … helped team finish as the 2018 FCIAC runner-up … Wilton went 8-1 in 2017 … played club lacrosse for Gold Coast Lacrosse Club … led club team in assists.

Personal: Taylor Rose LaMantia … born February 28, 2002 in Norwalk, Connecticut … daughter of Fran and Wendy LaMantia … has two older siblings: Alex and Kendall … father played basketball at St. Lawrence University … aunt, Lisa Hubbert, graduated from Bucknell in 1981.

Sam Lehaney
Defense, 5-3, Ridgefield, Conn., Ridgefield/Northfield Mount Hermon

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse at Ridgefield High School … completed a post-graduate year at Northfield Mount Hermon School, lettering in lacrosse and cross country … 2019 all-state first team and all-FCIAC second team honoree … logged 26 ground balls and 11 caused turnovers that season … in 2018, helped Ridgefield finish as the state runner-up for the first time in program history … in 2017, helped Ridgefield finish as the FCIAC runner-up for the first time in program history … in 2019, helped Ridgefield reach state's Final Four … 2019 team went 13-7 and was ranked sixth in Connecticut … 2018 squad went 14-8 and was ranked eighth in Connecticut … served as Ridgefield's captain and was selected as its Defensive MVP as a senior … captained Northfield Mount Hermon lacrosse team … played club lacrosse for Westchester Elite Lacrosse Club.

Personal: Samantha Rae Lehaney … born September 5, 2001 in Stamford, Connecticut … daughter of John and Debbie Lehaney … has three siblings: Allie, John and Jacqueline … first member of extended family to compete at the Division I level … growing up, competed in gymnastics and cheerleading.

Phoebe Macleod
Midfield, 5-4, Medfield, Mass., St. Mark's School

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse, field hockey and ice hockey at St. Mark's School … in lacrosse, made the 2019 All-ISL First Team and two All-ISL Honorable Mention squads (2018 & 2017) … 2020 ISL Award of Excellence recipient … helped team win two ISL titles (2019 & 2018) and post a combined record of 33-3 … the Lions went 12-0 in 2019 … logged 60 goals and 52 assists over career … in field hockey, was a two-time All-ISL Honorable Mention pick (2019 & 2018) and a 2017 All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention selection … four-year starter in lacrosse and field hockey … captained both teams as a senior … earned school's Dale Fabyan Memorial Prize, given to the underclassman who demonstrates hard play, cooperation, sportsmanship and exemplary qualities of an outstanding student-athlete … captured field hockey squad's Hall Prize … played for Team New England in the 2018 Under Armour Tournament … competed for MA/RI Team 3 at two National Tournaments (2018 & 2017) … won the 2017 title on MA/RI Team 3 … played club lacrosse for Revolution Lacrosse.

Personal: Phoebe Pratt Macleod … born November 13, 2000 in Medfield, Massachusetts … daughter of Ian and Robin Macleod … has two siblings: Bobby and Hannah … Bobby is a member of the Bates College men's lacrosse team's class of 2023 … volunteers with a program that teaches children with disabilities how to surf.

Ellie Mayer
Attack, 5-3, Durham, N.C., C.E. Jordan

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse at Charles E. Jordan High School … graduated with a state record in single-game goals (13) … 2019 All-American … four-time all-conference honoree … netted 93 goals as a junior … served as team captain as a junior and senior … two-time Under Armour South Team member … played club lacrosse for Carolina Fever and Team Elevate.

Personal: Elisabeth Eagan Mayer … born November 24, 2001 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina … daughter of Joseph "Chip" and Kerry Mayer … has two sisters: Abigail and Grace … father played and coached lacrosse at the University of North Carolina … was once a competitive gymnast.

Kearney McKiernan
Attack, 5-9, New Canaan, Conn., New Canaan

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and basketball at New Canaan High School … helped the lacrosse team win the 2018 state championship … captained the basketball team as a senior … played club lacrosse for Sound Lacrosse.

Personal: Kearney Eileen McKiernan … born September 27, 2002 in Stamford, Connecticut … daughter of Chris and Terri McKiernan … has two younger siblings: Quinn and Colin … member of the National Honor Society … served as a fellow for LiveGirl, a nonprofit which aims to empower and equip the next generation of female leaders.

Maddy Parke
Defense, 5-2, Downingtown, Pa., Bishop Shanahan

Before Bucknell: Lettered in lacrosse and field hockey at Bishop Shanahan High School … four-year starter in both sports … captained lacrosse team as a senior … caused 116 career turnovers, topping out at 45 in 2019 … helped squad finish as the 2017 district runner-up … in field hockey, made the 2019 All-Ches-Mont League Second Team and the 2018 Honorable Mention squad … played club lacrosse for PA Express Orange.

Personal: Madison Lynn Parke … born April 9, 2002 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania … daughter of Jeffrey and Jennifer Parke.

Players Mentioned

Jessie Britton

Lillie Hunt

Morgan Steinhacker

Tegan Warren

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