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Akron Women’s Lacrosse Inks 14 to National Letters of Intent
November 20 | Women's Lacrosse
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AKRON, Ohio – Akron women's lacrosse head coach Christy Mitchell announced the signing of 14 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent who will join the Zips' program in 2020-21.
"Building the foundation of this team is one of the most exciting parts of my position," Mitchell said. "The new class of committed players are not only super talented and athletic, but their academic strength and personal characteristics will connect well with the current team and help move us all in the direction we are hoping to go."
The class features a mix of athletes from various locations throughout the country, as the 14 students hail from eight different states, including four from Ohio.
Additionally, all 14 are high school seniors. Six are listed at attack, five at midfield, two on defense, and one at goalkeeper.
Eight of the signees played at least one other sport in high school.
Akron women's lacrosse begins competitive play on Feb. 14, 2020, at Presbyterian College.
2020 Akron Women's Lacrosse Commitments
Name Pos. Elig. Ht. Hometown | High School
Lilly Bowling Midfield Fr. 5-9 Louisville, Ky. | Assumption
Noelle Boyd Midfield Fr. 5-6 Murrysville, Pa. | Franklin Regional
Kelli Fortman Defense Fr. 5-7 Cincinnati, Ohio | Mercy McAuley
Jacqueline Glassey Attack Fr. 5-5 Kildeer, Ill. | Lake Zurich
Alexi Hardy Midfield Fr. 5-7 Beavercreek, Ohio | Beavercreek
Chloe Herrera Defense Fr. 5-5 Houston, Texas | Lamar
Mackenzie Kirwan Midfield Fr. 5-6 Appleton, Wis. | Xavier
Ashley Lapp Goalkeeper Fr. 5-5 Missouri City, Texas | Ridge Point
Lyla Militello Attack Fr. 5-6 East Amherst, N.Y. | Williamsville East
Cameron Odom Midfield/Defense Fr. 5-4 Chesapeake, Va. | Bishop Sullivan
Camille Patton Attack Fr. 5-6 Canton, Ohio | Jackson
Madeline Shewbridge Attack Fr. 5-0 Cincinnati, Ohio | Sycamore
Anjali Silverheels Attack Fr. 5-7 Hamburg, N.Y. | Hamburg
Antonia Trickett Midfield Fr. 5-7 Cleveland, Ohio | Magnificat
Signee Biographies
LILLY BOWLING
Midfield • Fr. • 5-9
Louisville, Ky. | Assumption HS
High School: Four-year letterwinner for coach Samantha Saunders at Assumption HS ... earned All-State and MVP honors in 2018 and 2019 ... helped guide her team to a state championship in 2019 ... also a three-year letterwinnerin field hocey ... field hockey all-tournament team 2016 and 2017 ... field hockey state champions 2019.
Personal: Born Nov. 12, 2001 ... parents are Ken and Celeste Bowling ... has an older brother Jack and a younger brother and sister, Isaac and Sophie ... will pursue a major in criminology.
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NOELLE BOYD
Midfield • Fr. • 5-6
Murrysville, Pa. | Franklin Regional HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Mackenzie McGuire at Franklin Regional HS ... earned All-Section and All-WPIAL honors during her sophomore and junior year ... named to the Western Pennsylvania National Team in her junior year ... helped lead her team to a sectional title
Personal: Born Dec. 17, 2001 ... parents are Jennifer March and Bryan Boyd ... has two older brothers – Brendan and Jeremy ... plans to pursue a career in dentistry/orthodontist.
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KELLI FORTMAN
Defense • Fr. • 5-7
Cincinnati, Ohio | Mercy McAuley HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Dave Joerger at Mercy McAuley HS ... also earned five letters in swimming and diving.
Personal: Born April 9, 2002 ... parents are Dave and Gina Fortman ... has two older brothers Kyle and Kurt who play lacrosse and golf, respectively, and a younger sister Emily ... plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
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JACQUELINE GLASSEY
Attack • Fr. • 5-5
Kildeer, Ill. | Lake Zurich Senior HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Megan Pender at Lake Zurich Senior HS ... earned an All-Conference during her freshman year and sophomore year ... named to the Under Armour 150 during freshman and sophomore year ... named to the Illinois State team during junior year ... earned All-Section and MVP honors during junior season.
Personal: Born Oct. 1, 2001 ... parents are Roy and Diane Glassey ... has an older brother Roy who plays football at UW-Platteville ... plans to pursue a master's in sports medicine/sports psychology.
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ALEXI HARDY
Midfield • Fr. • 5-7
Beavercreek, Ohio | Beavercreek HS
High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Michele Sorensen at Beavercreek HS ... played midfield and defense ... earned an 82% draw win while forcing 34 turnovers and scoring 22 goals in her three years ... also competed in competitive cheer for three years.
Personal: Born Nov. 5, 2001 ... parent is Antoinette Adams ... plans to pursue a degree in athletic training/sports medicine.
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CHLOE HERRERA
Defense • Fr. • 5-5
Houston, Texas | Lamar HS
High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Kristin Marchese at Lamar HS ... named to the Tenacity Elite All-American Team in 2018 ... named to the Texas National Team in 2019 ... honored as the Defensive Player of the Year in 2019.
Personal: Born Sept. 26, 2001 ... parents are Jill and Oscar Herrera ... has an older brother Caleb and a younger brother Ethan ... plans to pursue a major in environmental science.
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MACKENZIE KIRWAN
Midfield • Fr. • 5-6
Appleton, Wis. | Xavier HS
High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Erik Dempsey at Xavier HS ... led the team in goals, draws, assists, ground balls and takeaways during her sophomore and junior season ... earned First-Team All-Conference and First-Team All-State honors during junior season.
Personal: Born Nov. 20, 2001 ... parents are Greg and Eileen Kirwan ... father rowed crew and play football at United States Naval Academy ... has an older brother Greg and younger brother Danny ... plans to pursue a major in Biomedical Science/Pre-Med.
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ASHLEY LAPP
Goalkeeper • Fr. • 5-5
Missouri City, Texas | Ridge Point HS
High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Kristin Marchese at Ridge Point HS ... earned the Coach's Award in 2017 for her ability to perform at a high level and display strong character on the field ... earned the academic excellence award during all four years
Personal: Born Jan. 7, 2002 ... parents are Sandy and Russell Lapp ... has two sisters – Sandy and Nicole ... plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
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LYLA MILITELLO
Attack • Fr. • 5-6
East Amherst, N.Y. | Williamsville East HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Jennifer Courtney at Williamsville East HS ... also earned three varsity letters for basketball ... named to the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 2002 ... parents are Kathryn Giglia, Joe Giglia (stepfather), and Scott Militello ... father Scott played football and baseball at Buffalo ... has four younger sisters – Zoe, Ava, Alexis and Aubrey ... plans to attend law school.
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CAMERON ODOM
Midfield/Defense • Fr. • 5-4
Chesapeake, Va. | Bishop Sullivan Catholic HS
High School: Four-sport athlete at Bishop Sullivan Catholic HS ... four-year letterwinner in the midfield for coach Lee Murphy in lacrosse ... 2019 U.S. Lacrosse All-American ... 2019 Tidewater Conference Player of the Year ... team captain ... 2019 team Offensive MVP ... selected three times for the Mid-Atlantic region Team in the national tournament 2019, 2018, 2017) ... 2018 All-Conference selection ... 2017 All-Conference pick ... in prep career, had 133 goals, 32 assists, 143 draw controls, 145 groundballs and 35 caused turnovers ... also a team captain and three-year letterwinner in volleyball ... participated in the 500 meters in indoor track ... also played tennis ... National Honor Society member.
Personal: Born January 17, 2002 ... parents are Corey and Maureen Odom ... has an older brother Corey, Jr., and a younger sister Olivia ... expects to study business/marketing.
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CAMILLE PATTON
Attack • Fr. • 5-6
Canton, Ohio | Jackson HS
High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach John Kroah at Jackson HS ... earned a spot as a state finalist in 2017 ... earned All-Region and All-Ohio honors during sophomore season ... earned All-Region, All-Ohio and All-American honors during her junior season.
Personal: Born Oct. 2, 2002 ... parents are Melissa Vassas and Michael Patton ... mother played volleyball at Ashland ... has an older sister Caitlyn who plays soccer at Ohio State and a younger brother Lucas and sister Mya ... plans to pursue a degree in biomedical science then attend med school.
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MADELINE SHEWBRIDGE
Attack • Fr. • 5-0
Cincinnati, Ohio | Sycamore HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Eddie Clark at Sycamore HS ... helped lead her team to final-four appearances in 2018 and 2019, including a conference championship in 2019 ... currently owns 43 goals, 29 assists and 72 points.
Personal: Born Sept. 21, 2001 ... parents are Sarah and Gregg Shewbridge ... has a younger brother Jackson ... member of National Honor Society ... plans to study criminology.
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ANJALI SILVERHEELS
Attack • Fr. • 5-7
Hamburg, N.Y. | Hamburg HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Tom Ryan at Hamburg HS ... helped lead her team to three consecutive Section 6 championships, including a championship victory her freshman year ... named to the First-Team All-Western New York team and First-Team All-ECIC in 2018 ... named to Second-Team All-Western New York and First-Team All-ECIC in 2019 ... currently owns 110 goals, 72 assists, and 182 total points.
Personal: Born Mar. 9, 2002 ... parents are Sumana and David Silverheels ... earned Scholar Athlete Award ... plans to pursue a degree in psychology.
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ANTONIA TRICKETT
Midfield • Fr. • 5-7
Cleveland, Ohio | Magnificat HS
High School: Two-year varsity letterwinner for coach Angie Malaya at Magnificat HS ... Member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born on May 7, 2002 ... parents are Kim and Paul Trickett ... has an older brother Matt who plays football for Kent State, an older sister Christina who plays soccer at Central Florida, and a younger brother Nathan.
AKRON, Ohio – Akron women's lacrosse head coach Christy Mitchell announced the signing of 14 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent who will join the Zips' program in 2020-21.
"Building the foundation of this team is one of the most exciting parts of my position," Mitchell said. "The new class of committed players are not only super talented and athletic, but their academic strength and personal characteristics will connect well with the current team and help move us all in the direction we are hoping to go."
The class features a mix of athletes from various locations throughout the country, as the 14 students hail from eight different states, including four from Ohio.
Additionally, all 14 are high school seniors. Six are listed at attack, five at midfield, two on defense, and one at goalkeeper.
Eight of the signees played at least one other sport in high school.
Akron women's lacrosse begins competitive play on Feb. 14, 2020, at Presbyterian College.
2020 Akron Women's Lacrosse Commitments
Name Pos. Elig. Ht. Hometown | High School
Lilly Bowling Midfield Fr. 5-9 Louisville, Ky. | Assumption
Noelle Boyd Midfield Fr. 5-6 Murrysville, Pa. | Franklin Regional
Kelli Fortman Defense Fr. 5-7 Cincinnati, Ohio | Mercy McAuley
Jacqueline Glassey Attack Fr. 5-5 Kildeer, Ill. | Lake Zurich
Alexi Hardy Midfield Fr. 5-7 Beavercreek, Ohio | Beavercreek
Chloe Herrera Defense Fr. 5-5 Houston, Texas | Lamar
Mackenzie Kirwan Midfield Fr. 5-6 Appleton, Wis. | Xavier
Ashley Lapp Goalkeeper Fr. 5-5 Missouri City, Texas | Ridge Point
Lyla Militello Attack Fr. 5-6 East Amherst, N.Y. | Williamsville East
Cameron Odom Midfield/Defense Fr. 5-4 Chesapeake, Va. | Bishop Sullivan
Camille Patton Attack Fr. 5-6 Canton, Ohio | Jackson
Madeline Shewbridge Attack Fr. 5-0 Cincinnati, Ohio | Sycamore
Anjali Silverheels Attack Fr. 5-7 Hamburg, N.Y. | Hamburg
Antonia Trickett Midfield Fr. 5-7 Cleveland, Ohio | Magnificat
Signee Biographies
LILLY BOWLING
Midfield • Fr. • 5-9
Louisville, Ky. | Assumption HS
High School: Four-year letterwinner for coach Samantha Saunders at Assumption HS ... earned All-State and MVP honors in 2018 and 2019 ... helped guide her team to a state championship in 2019 ... also a three-year letterwinnerin field hocey ... field hockey all-tournament team 2016 and 2017 ... field hockey state champions 2019.
Personal: Born Nov. 12, 2001 ... parents are Ken and Celeste Bowling ... has an older brother Jack and a younger brother and sister, Isaac and Sophie ... will pursue a major in criminology.
* * *
NOELLE BOYD
Midfield • Fr. • 5-6
Murrysville, Pa. | Franklin Regional HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Mackenzie McGuire at Franklin Regional HS ... earned All-Section and All-WPIAL honors during her sophomore and junior year ... named to the Western Pennsylvania National Team in her junior year ... helped lead her team to a sectional title
Personal: Born Dec. 17, 2001 ... parents are Jennifer March and Bryan Boyd ... has two older brothers – Brendan and Jeremy ... plans to pursue a career in dentistry/orthodontist.
* * *
KELLI FORTMAN
Defense • Fr. • 5-7
Cincinnati, Ohio | Mercy McAuley HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Dave Joerger at Mercy McAuley HS ... also earned five letters in swimming and diving.
Personal: Born April 9, 2002 ... parents are Dave and Gina Fortman ... has two older brothers Kyle and Kurt who play lacrosse and golf, respectively, and a younger sister Emily ... plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
* * *
JACQUELINE GLASSEY
Attack • Fr. • 5-5
Kildeer, Ill. | Lake Zurich Senior HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Megan Pender at Lake Zurich Senior HS ... earned an All-Conference during her freshman year and sophomore year ... named to the Under Armour 150 during freshman and sophomore year ... named to the Illinois State team during junior year ... earned All-Section and MVP honors during junior season.
Personal: Born Oct. 1, 2001 ... parents are Roy and Diane Glassey ... has an older brother Roy who plays football at UW-Platteville ... plans to pursue a master's in sports medicine/sports psychology.
* * *
ALEXI HARDY
Midfield • Fr. • 5-7
Beavercreek, Ohio | Beavercreek HS
High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Michele Sorensen at Beavercreek HS ... played midfield and defense ... earned an 82% draw win while forcing 34 turnovers and scoring 22 goals in her three years ... also competed in competitive cheer for three years.
Personal: Born Nov. 5, 2001 ... parent is Antoinette Adams ... plans to pursue a degree in athletic training/sports medicine.
* * *
CHLOE HERRERA
Defense • Fr. • 5-5
Houston, Texas | Lamar HS
High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Kristin Marchese at Lamar HS ... named to the Tenacity Elite All-American Team in 2018 ... named to the Texas National Team in 2019 ... honored as the Defensive Player of the Year in 2019.
Personal: Born Sept. 26, 2001 ... parents are Jill and Oscar Herrera ... has an older brother Caleb and a younger brother Ethan ... plans to pursue a major in environmental science.
* * *
MACKENZIE KIRWAN
Midfield • Fr. • 5-6
Appleton, Wis. | Xavier HS
High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Erik Dempsey at Xavier HS ... led the team in goals, draws, assists, ground balls and takeaways during her sophomore and junior season ... earned First-Team All-Conference and First-Team All-State honors during junior season.
Personal: Born Nov. 20, 2001 ... parents are Greg and Eileen Kirwan ... father rowed crew and play football at United States Naval Academy ... has an older brother Greg and younger brother Danny ... plans to pursue a major in Biomedical Science/Pre-Med.
* * *
ASHLEY LAPP
Goalkeeper • Fr. • 5-5
Missouri City, Texas | Ridge Point HS
High School: Three-year letterwinner for coach Kristin Marchese at Ridge Point HS ... earned the Coach's Award in 2017 for her ability to perform at a high level and display strong character on the field ... earned the academic excellence award during all four years
Personal: Born Jan. 7, 2002 ... parents are Sandy and Russell Lapp ... has two sisters – Sandy and Nicole ... plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
* * *
LYLA MILITELLO
Attack • Fr. • 5-6
East Amherst, N.Y. | Williamsville East HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Jennifer Courtney at Williamsville East HS ... also earned three varsity letters for basketball ... named to the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 2002 ... parents are Kathryn Giglia, Joe Giglia (stepfather), and Scott Militello ... father Scott played football and baseball at Buffalo ... has four younger sisters – Zoe, Ava, Alexis and Aubrey ... plans to attend law school.
* * *
CAMERON ODOM
Midfield/Defense • Fr. • 5-4
Chesapeake, Va. | Bishop Sullivan Catholic HS
High School: Four-sport athlete at Bishop Sullivan Catholic HS ... four-year letterwinner in the midfield for coach Lee Murphy in lacrosse ... 2019 U.S. Lacrosse All-American ... 2019 Tidewater Conference Player of the Year ... team captain ... 2019 team Offensive MVP ... selected three times for the Mid-Atlantic region Team in the national tournament 2019, 2018, 2017) ... 2018 All-Conference selection ... 2017 All-Conference pick ... in prep career, had 133 goals, 32 assists, 143 draw controls, 145 groundballs and 35 caused turnovers ... also a team captain and three-year letterwinner in volleyball ... participated in the 500 meters in indoor track ... also played tennis ... National Honor Society member.
Personal: Born January 17, 2002 ... parents are Corey and Maureen Odom ... has an older brother Corey, Jr., and a younger sister Olivia ... expects to study business/marketing.
***
CAMILLE PATTON
Attack • Fr. • 5-6
Canton, Ohio | Jackson HS
High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach John Kroah at Jackson HS ... earned a spot as a state finalist in 2017 ... earned All-Region and All-Ohio honors during sophomore season ... earned All-Region, All-Ohio and All-American honors during her junior season.
Personal: Born Oct. 2, 2002 ... parents are Melissa Vassas and Michael Patton ... mother played volleyball at Ashland ... has an older sister Caitlyn who plays soccer at Ohio State and a younger brother Lucas and sister Mya ... plans to pursue a degree in biomedical science then attend med school.
* * *
MADELINE SHEWBRIDGE
Attack • Fr. • 5-0
Cincinnati, Ohio | Sycamore HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Eddie Clark at Sycamore HS ... helped lead her team to final-four appearances in 2018 and 2019, including a conference championship in 2019 ... currently owns 43 goals, 29 assists and 72 points.
Personal: Born Sept. 21, 2001 ... parents are Sarah and Gregg Shewbridge ... has a younger brother Jackson ... member of National Honor Society ... plans to study criminology.
* * *
ANJALI SILVERHEELS
Attack • Fr. • 5-7
Hamburg, N.Y. | Hamburg HS
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Tom Ryan at Hamburg HS ... helped lead her team to three consecutive Section 6 championships, including a championship victory her freshman year ... named to the First-Team All-Western New York team and First-Team All-ECIC in 2018 ... named to Second-Team All-Western New York and First-Team All-ECIC in 2019 ... currently owns 110 goals, 72 assists, and 182 total points.
Personal: Born Mar. 9, 2002 ... parents are Sumana and David Silverheels ... earned Scholar Athlete Award ... plans to pursue a degree in psychology.
* * *
ANTONIA TRICKETT
Midfield • Fr. • 5-7
Cleveland, Ohio | Magnificat HS
High School: Two-year varsity letterwinner for coach Angie Malaya at Magnificat HS ... Member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born on May 7, 2002 ... parents are Kim and Paul Trickett ... has an older brother Matt who plays football for Kent State, an older sister Christina who plays soccer at Central Florida, and a younger brother Nathan.
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