| #25 Kristen Black So. - Midfield/Attack Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Central Memorial) |
| Kristen brings quickness as well as physical play to the midfield…She will also see time on attack as she has proven herself at both positions…2003: had 5 points on 2 goals and 3 assists…picked up 10 groundballs…had 4 caused turnovers…High School: played lacrosse and soccer at Central Memorial…Personal: daughter of Kathy and Lynn Black…majoring in physical education at Limestone and would like to be a physical trainer…also plays for the Limestone College women's soccer team… |
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| #3 Erica Blom Fr. - Midfield Gambrills, MD (Arundel) |
| High School: participated lacrosse and soccer at Arundel… Personal: daughter of Barbara and Dutch Blom…also plays soccer for Limestone College… |
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| #7 Jean Bradley Fr. - Midfield Mechanicsburg, PA (Cumberland Valley) |
| Jean is a quick defender that can change direction very quickly when marking her opponent…She will add depth to an athletic defense…High School: participated in the Keystone State games…played varsity Lacrosse under Head Coach Carol Venet…Personal: daughter of Amy Simmons and Mike Bradley. |
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| #4 Rebecca Butchok Sr. - Midfield Baltimore, MD (Friends School) |
| Becca will add depth to Limestone's offense…Her experience will play a big role in the upcoming season…2003: had 1 goal on 3 shots…picked up 1 groundball…High School: played varsity lacrosse under Head Coach Carol Sammuels at Friends School…Personal: daughter of Evelyn Mazo and Richard Butchok…majoring in English at Limestone. |
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| #5 Lauren Crostic Fr. - Defense Cockysville, MD (Towson Catholic) |
| After coming off an injury prone season, Lauren is excited to get back into a competitive role on defense…High School: awarded the Unsung Hero Award…Personal: daughter of Carleen and Joseph Crostic…majoring in elementary education at Limestone. |
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| #24 Brandi Daigle Sr. - Goal (Captain) Tanegtown, MD (FSK) |
| Brandi is a goalie who has quick hands and is aggressive when attacking bounce shots…She has made her mark in the record books by recording the programs first and only shutout in 2002 against Methodist College…2003: recorded 26 saves …had a goals against average of 2.39…2002: stopped 85 of 163 shots…posted a save percentage of .521…recorded programs first shutout in a 22-0 win over Methodist College…2001: saved 2 of 5 shots for a save percentage of .400…High School: played varsity lacrosse at FSK under Head Coach Stacie Stouffer…Personal: daughter of Gale and Theodore Daigle…majoring in sports management. |
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| #10 Meghan Dennehy Sr. - Midfield (Captain) Gambrills, MD (Arundel) |
| One of the most competitive players on the team, Megan's quickness and ability to read the game and opponents have made her one of the most dominate midfielders in Division II…had a tremendous season in 2003…her 45 goals last season were a single season record for Limestone women's lacrosse…entering the 2004 season she ranks second all-time at Limestone with 93 goals…2003: set school record with 45 goals…ranked second on the team with 54 points on 45 goals and 9 assists…scooped up 33 groundballs and forced 22 turnovers…earned IWLCA 2nd-Team All-American honors…2002: led team with 31 goals, 42 groundballs, and 23 caused turnovers…42 points on 31 goals and 11 assists ranked second on team…earned 2nd-Team All-American honors…2001: scored 25 points on 17 goals and 8 assists…scooped up 19 groundballs and recorded 4 interceptions…High School: played varsity lacrosse for Arundel under Head Coach Leanne Shuck…named honorable mention and 1st-Team All-Conference as a Jr. and Sr. respectively…Personal: daughter of Karen and Kevin Dennehy…majoring in physical education at Limestone. |
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| #8 Pam Gateau Sr. - Attack Annapolis, MD (St. Mary's) |
| Pam will be the leader on attack this season…the coaching staff will look to her to help control the tempo of the game…Her ability to use both hands has made her a versatile player in all aspects of the position…She has proven herself as a good feeder as well as a goal scorer…2003: tallied 53 points on 38 goals and 15 assists…picked up 26 groundballs…2002: scored 18 points on 14 goals and 4 assists…scooped up 17 groundballs…2001: scored 9 points on 4 goals and 5 assists…picked up 8 groundballs…High School: played varsity lacrosse under Head Coach Erika Briston…Personal: daughter of Patricia and David Gateau…majoring in physical education at Limestone. |
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| #20 Summer Ferraro Fr. - Midfield East Setauket, NY (Ward Melville) |
| Summer will have an immediate impact at the midfield position as she brings multiple talents to the program…Her athleticism will challenge anyone in Division II…Summer has the potential to develop into one of the best midfielders in the league…High School: played varsity lacrosse under Head Coach Erin Blaney…earned All-Tournament and All-League honors…Personal: daughter of Virginia and Kurt Ferraro…member of the Honors and Pre-Med. Programs at Limestone…majoring in biology. |
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| #16 Shukri Gibbs Fr. - Defense Lewes, DE (Cape Henlopen) |
| Shukri will play a major factor in the success of the program…She is very capable of being a strong defensive threat as a freshman…High School: played varsity lacrosse with Limestone teammate Jessica Green under Head Coach Gretchen Whyshack…named Defensive Team MVP…earned Delaware State All-Star honors…Personal: daughter of Tecola Gibbs…majoring in psychology at Limestone. |
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| #21 Jessica Green Fr. - Midfield Rehoboth Beach, MD (Cape Henlopen) |
| Jessica's athleticism will be key as she makes the transition to midfield this spring…She will bring more depth to a potent offense…High School: played varsity lacrosse with Limestone teammate Shukri Gibbs under Head Coach Gretchen Whyshack at Cape Henlopen…Personal: daughter of Janice and John Green…majoring in psychology at Limestone. |
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| #2 Victoria Halvorsen So. - Defense Dublin, OH (Dublin Scioto) |
| Tori is a physical player with athleticism that will be very difficult to beat as she makes the transition from midfield to defense…Her quickness will be a great advantage when she is marking some of the nations most athletic attackers…2003: scored 1 goal and picked up 8 groundballs…forced 3 turnovers…High School: played varsity lacrosse for Dublin Scioto High School…Personal: daughter of Nancy and Richard Halvorsen…majoring in psychology at Limestone. |
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| #11 Erica Handleman So. - Defense Croften, MD (Arundel) |
| Erica's speed as well as her long reach earned her a starting position midway through the season last year…Her experience will make a big impact on the defense this season…2003: picked up 22 groundballs…forced 16 turnovers…High School: played varsity lacrosse for Arundel High School under Head Coach Leanne Shuck…Personal: daughter of Danna Lobos and Gary Handleman…majoring in psychology. |
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| #17 Maria Humphries So. - Attack Manchester, MD (North Carroll) |
| Maria is a quick attacker who has excels in one-on-one situations…Her quickness opens up other options within the offense…With a strong shot Maria will have many opportunities to score this season…as a freshman she stepped in and performed at a very high level…she ranked among the team's leaders in goals, assists, points, and groundballs and was named to womenslacrosse.com's Division II All-Rookie Team…2003: recorded 41 points on 26 goals and 15 assists…scooped up 41 groundballs…had 13 caused turnovers…named to womenslacrosse.com's Division II All-Rookie Team…High School: played varsity lacrosse for North Carroll High School under Head Coach Amy Eggers…named All-County as a sophomore, junior, and senior…Personal: daughter of Heidi and John Hess…majoring in chemistry. |
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| #12 Michelle Lare Sr. - Defense Annapolis, MD (Broadneck) |
| A veteran to the position, Michelle will anchor the defense…Her experience as a starter has given her the ability to read her opponents and anticipate their next move…She has the potential to be one of the premiere crease defenders in Division II…2003: led team with a single season school record 46 caused turnovers…picked up 35 groundballs…set a Limestone College single game record with seven caused turnovers vs. Methodist College…voted Division II 1st-Team All-American by womenslacrosse.com…named Divisino II 2nd-Team All-American by Warrior/Inside Lacrosse…2002: ranked second on the team with 22 caused turnovers and 34 groundballs…2001: led the team with 12 interceptions…ranked second on the team with 25 groundballs…received Rookie of the Year honors…High School: played varsity lacrosse for Broadneck under Head Coach Karen Tangwall…received All-County and Unsung Hero honors…Personal: daughter of Melodie Bacon and Charles Steven Lare…majoring in sports management at Limestone. |
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| #14 Rachel Moreland So. - Defense Odenton, MD (Arundel) |
| High School: played varsity soccer and lacrosse at Arundel…named Team Captain and earned All-County honors in soccer…Personal: daughter of Stephanie Carnie and Craig Moreland…also plays varsity soccer for Limestone…named Team Captain and earned 2nd-Team All-Conference honors for the Lady Saints soccer team in 2003…majoring in business at Limestone. |
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| #19 Tanisha Nelson Sr. - Defense N. Charleston, SC (Stall) |
| Tanisha has improved in all aspects of the game…She is very defensive minded and does a great job one-on-one defense. 2003: picked up 2 groundballs and forced 2 turnovers…2002: picked up 8 groundballs and forced 2 turnovers…High School: played varsity lacrosse at Stall High School. |
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| #9 Brooke Nowell So. - Midfield/Attack Linthicum, MD (North County) |
| Brooke has developed into a great player in a short period of time…She contributed significantly as a freshman, finishing among the team's best in groundballs, caused turnovers, and points, and will be a multiple threat on the offensive side of the field in the upcoming season.Brooke had an outstanding freshman year…2003: tallied 28 points on 15 goals and 13 assists…picked up a team best 43 groundballs and ranked second with 24 caused turnovers…named to the Division II All-Rookie Team by womenslacrosse.com…High School: played varsity lacrosse for North County High School under Head Coach Brian Bowles…Personal: daughter of Beth and Larry Nowell…majoring in elementary education. |
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| #15 Susie Russell So. - Midfield Victoria, British Columbia (Claremont Secondary) |
| Susie's athleticism and ability to catch difficult passes has put her at an advantage over many opponents…She has been a true asset to the team's midfield and overall offense…2003: had 5 goals…picked up 9 groundballs and caused 4 turnovers…High School: played varsity lacrosse at Claremont Secondary…Personal: daughter of Amy Darlene and Robert Russell…majoring in sports management at Limestone. |
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| #18 Cara Slayton Jr. - Attack Auburn, NY (Auburn) |
| Cara had an extremely good fall…Her skill level has improved significantly and looks to be a big threat to opponent's goalies as she has one of the quickest releases on the team…her numbers should show drastic improvement this spring...2003: had 4 goals and 4 assists…scooped up 18 groundballs and forced 8 turnovers…High School: played varsity lacrosse for Auburn High School under Head Coach Bridget Corning…earned 1st-Team All-League honors…Personal: daughter of Nancy and Ray Slayton…majoring in physical education at Limestone. |
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| #22 Angela Tomchik Sr. - Defense Willbraham, MA (Minnechaug) |
| Angela's strengths have been in stick checks and clearing the ball out of the defensive zone…Her quick feet and stick protection make it very difficult to defend her in transition…2003: scooped up 34 groundballs and caused 22 turnovers…2002: scored 2 goals…picked up 30 groundballs and forced 15 turnovers…2001: picked up 20 groundballs…recorded 8 interceptions…High School: played varsity lacrosse at Minnechaug High School under Head Coach Dave Yelle. |
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| #13 Lauren Therit Tr. - Midfield Hampstead, MD (North Carroll) |
| A transfer student from Virginia Tech, Lauren has proven her ability during the fall…She does a great job of defending one-on-one and recognizing situations on the field…High School: played varsity lacrosse and soccer at North Carroll High School…a 1st-Team All-County selection by the Baltimore Sun ...earned 2nd-Team All-County recognition from the Carroll County Times Personal: daughter of Joan and Bob Therit…majoring in elementary education at Limestone. |
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| #6 Janeen Tucker Fr. - Midfield Bunnell, FL (Flagler Palm) |
| Janeen is a fast midfielder that will be very difficult to defend…Her strong shooting abilities will make her an immediate threat to opposing teams…High School: a two-time team MVP for Flagler Palm High School under Head Coach Julie Hald…earned Rookie of the Year Honors…received the Coaches award…named Academic All-American, All-American and a Florida All-Star…Personal: daughter of Amy Pamela and Elbert Tucker. |
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| #1 Jessica Verran Fr. - Attack Lansing, MI (Grand Ledge) |
| Jessica is a quick and scrappy player…She will dominate on loose balls and does a very good job one-on-one in the open field…Look for her to see a lot of minutes this spring…High School: helped lead Grand Ledge to the 2001 State Championship under Head Coach Erin Kelley…an All-State honorable mention selection…Personal: daughter of Penny and Dale Verran…majoring in athletic training and sports management. |
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| #23 Jackie Weaver So. - Goal Carthage, NY (Carthage) |
| Jackie ranked 2nd last year in save percentage in Division II as a freshman…Her athleticism has not only been a big factor in her success in goal but has added new dimensions to the team's clears and defense…2003: recorded 135 saves while allowing 79 goals against for a .631 save percentage…High School: played varsity lacrosse at Carthage High School under Head Coach Sue Gallagher…earned All-League honorable mention, Frontier League All-Star, and Exceptional Senior honors…Personal: daughter of Dawn and James Weaver. |
