The Allentown High girls lacrosse team got the season started this week in sunny Florida with a win, and looking at the amount of talented players returning that will be the first of many for the reigning Colonial Division champion. The Redbirds will be tested by Notre Dame, Hopewell Valley, Princet on and Princeton Day in what could be one of the best divisions in a while. Hightstown and Robbinsville will contend in the Valley Division with Lawrence, West Windsor-Plainsboro North and South ready to contend for the title. Steinert has been the dominant team in the Patriot but the Spartans graduated a bunch and will be a work in progress. Hamilton West is a serious contender and Nottingham and Ewing will be improved. Here’s a look at every CVC team: Colonial Division Allentown Coach: Justin Schmid (3rd season) Assistant Coaches: Amy Kranchalk, Danielle Sullivan, Jen Chiusano Last Year’s Record: 19-6, Colonial Division champions, MCT finals, State sectional finalist. Roster: Mya Lourenco (Sr., A), Bella Magliozzo (Sr., M/D), Ava Mintchwarner (Sr., D), Delaney Nolan (Sr., A), Janeen Rukab (Sr., A/D), Adriana Surace (Sr., A/M), Charley Wojtowicz (Sr., D), Megan Conroy (Sr., G), Sophia Lasalle (Jr., D/M), Hayden Raff (Jr., D/M), Victoria Stawaris (Jr., D), Addison Wagner (Jr., A), Chloe Tomlinson (Jr., D), Marleigh White (Jr., M), Madison Sullivan (So., M/D), Molly Harmon (So., A), Addison Riley (Fr., A), Nylah Ladu (Fr., M), Eva Tomlinson (Fr., M). Outlook: The last several seasons the Redbirds have been the classic example of a program that doesn’t rebuild, it just reloads. This season is no different with many top players like Lourenco, Nolan, White, Wagner and Conroy coming back. they will once again be the team to beat in the CVC. They will open the year with a Florida trip and want to go a few games farther this season. Hopewell Valley Coach: Sara Wagner (2nd season, 15th overall) Assistant Coaches: Alicia Fellows, Alyssa Kramarz, Melanie Scibilia Last Year’s Record: 6-13 Roster: Gianna Azara (Sr., M), Kate Coyer (Sr., M), Kellen Danieluk (Jr., M), Meghan Hofactor (Jr., D), Lexi Jones (Fr., G), Riley Kerr (Sr., A), Lily Lawton (Jr., D), Sadie Matuszewski (Jr., M), Aynsley Mauldin (Sr., M), Lacey Mauldin (So., M), Logan Mullowney (So., A), Katie Reinhart (Jr., M), Maxxe Rice (Jr., D), Caroline Ryan (Jr., M), Elle Sullivan (Jr., D), Ava Wemple (So., G) Outlook: Played better at the end of the season and the Bulldogs will be looking for that senior leadership to take over.  Gianna Azara led the way last season with 77 goals and some other veterans will be asked to help carry the burden offensively. They are young in many spots and it’ll take some time to get the right chemistry. Notre Dame Coach: Bryan Fisher (17th season) Assistant Coaches: Erik Trost, Therese O’Connell, Debbie Carr, Bob Henderson Last Year’s Record: 12-8, MCT semifinals and NJSIAA Quarterfinals Roster: Clementine Bowden (Jr., D), Katelyn Brown (So., D), Riley Carr (Sr., G), Aubrey Davis (Jr., A), Kelly Demsko (Sr., A/M), Michaela Driscoll (Sr., A), Erin Gioscio (Jr., D), Vanessa Heitman (Jr., A), Julia Jenkins (Sr., D), Grace Koziol (Sr., D), Ellie Marrone (Sr., M), Grace Marrone (So., M), Delanie Meszaros (Jr., D), Kate Moog (So., A), Mickala O’Connell (Jr., D), Fallon Parker (So., D), Reese Parker (Jr., M/A), Carolyn Race (Jr., D), Madeline Razler (So., A), Ava Sudol (So., M), Capri Valentino (Jr., A). Outlook: The Irish always put a very competitive team on the field and 2025 will be no different. They have a solid attack group returning with Ellie Marrone, Parker, Valentino and Driscoll. The defense has been the calling card and it will be this year. This is a young team in some spots but will grow and get better each game. Princeton Coach: Katie Federico (4th season) Assistant Coaches: Charlie Gallagher, Veronica Foreman Last Year’s Record: 12-9, advanced to second round of states Roster: Oily DiBianco (Sr., A), Ellie Naggar (Sr., D), Lily vonRoemer (Sr., A), Aniya Zahid (Sr., A), Leah Bornstein (Jr., M), Katie Callan (Jr., D), Marisa Consoli (Jr., D), Olivia DeLuca (Jr., G), Gracie DePrince (Jr., A), Quinn Gallagher (Jr., M), Nicki Lee (Jr., A), Arianna Malave (Jr., D), Zoie Reynolds (Jr, D), Ronin Scott (Jr., D), Eme Barker (So., M), Clare Barlag (So., A), Lisa Casto (So., D), Paige Menapace (So., G), Maddie Papek (Fr., M), Liora Spiegel (Fr., D). Outlook: The Tigers have some very talented players returning in Quinn Gallagher, Leah Bornstein, Aniya Zahid and Gracie DePrince that should makes things a lot easier for the newcomers. With just four seniors Princeton will be a young and talented team that no one can take lightly. Expect some good things from this group. Princeton Day Coach: Lucia Marcozzi (2nd season) Assistant Coach: Kira Dudeck Last Year’s Record: 15-6, reached Prep B state finals Roster: Shelby Ruf (Sr.), Cassandra Salas (Sr.), Natalia Soffer (Sr.), Grace Ulrich (Sr.), Eliza Bailey (Sr.), Ava Fairbanks (So.), Reagan Falconi (Jr.), Jillian Flynn (Jr.), Hartleigh Kragseth (Jr.), Andrea Lenart (Fr.), Nica Martin (Jr.), Luci McKee (Jr.), Charlotte Miller (Sr.), Mackenzie Perez (Sr.), Blair Russell, Lena Wijaya (So.). Outlook: The Panthers were hit hard by graduation,  but return a strong group of seniors that will help make it a smooth transition.  Shelby Ruf is the top returning scorer and she’ll have some help from Ava Fairbanks. Grace Ulrich is coming off a strong year in ice hockey and gives PDS some solid goaltending. Valley Division Hightstown Coach: Erin Scheno (6th season) Assistant Coach: Tom Heaney, Ashleigh Boyce Last Year’s Record: 11-10 Roster: Rachna Acharya (Sr., M), Sam Acque (Jr., A/M), Sophie Cammarata (Sr., M), Gianna DeLeon (Sr., M), Lillian Fleming (Jr., G), Grace Kim (So., A), Anisa Mascoll (Jr., M), Kate Mrvica (Sr., D), Alexandra Quigg (Jr., D), Elle Quigg (Jr., A), Grace Weissenberger (Sr., A/M), Alexa Wersching (Jr., M), Madison Whittington (Sr., D). Outlook: Coming off a season where the Rams hosted a state tournament game for the first time in five years there’s a lot of excitement about the season. They have one of the conference’s most dangerous players in Sophie Cammarata, who has 201 career goals. Grace Weissenberger had 44 goals and 41 assists, Lexi Wersching had 52 goals and Ellie Quigg added 26 goals. Such a solid returning group it appears Hightstown ready to take another step forward. Lawrence Coach: Sarah Berardi (3rd season) Assistant Coach: Mike Abbott Last Year’s Record: 5-16 Roster: Jaslin Garcia (Sr., D), Charley Korsos (Sr., A), Amanda Lipko (Sr., A), Caelyn LaFlamme (Jr., M), Morgan McGrane (A), Lorelei Reedman (Sr., D), Sandra Sasin (A), Wiktoria Zapolska (Sr., D), Ayden Anderson (D), Alexis Audet (Jr., M), Kayla Darling (Jr., A), Sam Salazar-Silva (D), Sophia Uyaguari-Corado (So., G), Quinn LaFlamme (D), Naomi Lee (M), Hina Poot (A), Jillian Sheleheda (D), Alexis Corigliano (So., A), Miya Adler (So., G). Outlook: The Cardinals have a good solid core of players returning in Charley Korsos, who went over 100 career points last season, and Alexis Corigliano is coming off a great freshman season. The defense is solid with Sophia Uyaguari-Corrado back in the goal. There are many newcomers that should help and the veterans will definitely hasten the learning curve. It should be an improved Cardinals team. Robbinsville Coach: JennaMarie Colicchia (12th season) Assistant Coaches: Kelly Schlupp, Hannah Shea Last Year’s Record: 15-6 won Valley Division Roster: Dani Leeds (Jr., G), Amelia Lovelace (Fr., A), Kinsley Franke (Fr., M), Emma Reeves (Jr., M), Alyson Klinger (So., M), Morgan Gosner (So., M), Gabi Milacci (So., M), Zara Kahn (Jr., D), Faith Setlight (Sr., D), Kaitlyn Franke (Fr., A), Kami Enciso (Sr., M), Grace Miller (Jr., D), Ava Strashinsky (Sr, D), Lexy Sieja (Jr., D), Lilly Solarczyk (Jr., A), Lucy Cerniglia (Fr., A), Keira Pierini (So., A), Lynsey Parrott (So., A) Outlook: Graduation took a toll on the Ravens attack, but they have a solid group returning and a host of newcomers ready to make their presence felt. The defense might have to carry the attack in the early going until they develop the right chemistry. Expect Robbinsville to be in the division title chase again. West Windsor-Plainsboro North Coach: Julia Giordano (9th season) Assistant Coaches: Emily McCarthy, Beth Serughetti Last Year’s Record: 6-12 Roster: Isabella Abrigo (So., M/D), Leary Connaughton (So., M), Gabriella Markey (So., M), Caralyn Perez (So., M), Lily Simmins (So., G), Ginny Choi (Jr., M), Caite Corriveau (Jr., G), Lucy Giasi (Jr., D), Jessica Schneck (Jr., D), Vera Jade Skelton (Jr., A), Anya Chakraborty (Sr., A), Olivia Ann Huang (Sr., M), Umang Jangid (Sr., M), Anjali Kamadi (Sr., A), Nia Matus Kibler (Sr., D), Erin McClanahan (Sr., D), Suri Patel (Sr., A), Vani Patel (Sr., G), Avantika Rajesh (Sr., A), Molly Resnick (Sr., A), Ishya Thurumella (Sr., A). Outlook: The Knights have some depth returning and a good group of newcomers that are ready to make some noise. Ginny Choi, who is nearing 200 points will provide a solid veteran presence and be a great source for the younger players. North will rely on the experience early, but it’s a talented group and will be improved. West Windsor-Plainsboro South Coach: Tracy Klugerman (10th season) Assistant Coaches: Elisa Mastroianni, Kristin Gorman Last Year’s Record: 0-17 Roster: Maya Shue (Fr., M/A), Lilliana Antolino (So., D), Sarah Berliner (So,, D), Maya Singh (So., M/A), Anja Basdeo (Jr., A/M), Sophia Latif Estafan (Jr., D), Norah Martin (Jr., A/M), Arhana Mohan (Jr., A), Anabella Ruiz (Jr., M), Brooke Watson (Jr., D), Emma Tardieu (Jr., G), Isabella Sola (Jr., D), Kate Duguay (Sr., A), Eliana Hebert (Sr., D), Shali Holden (Sr., M/A), Arianna Huang (Sr., M), Julia Kozakowski (Sr., D), Isla Levy (Sr., D), Emily Loyo-Velazquez (Sr., D), Karina Shpilman (Sr., A). Outlook: It was a tough 2024 for the Pirates and with a year of experience under the seniors they are ready to make amends and change a lot of outcomes. The solid leadership is also met with a good group of newcomers that will bring some talent and a desire to succeed. Expect some surprises from South this season. Patriot Division Ewing Coach: Danielle Hickey (2nd season) Assistant Coach: Amanda Garcia Last Year’s Record: 3-12 Roster: Aishat Akindele (Jr., D), Stephania Camblard  (Jr., M), Gabrielle Damoah (Jr.), Jacqueline Gonzalez (Jr., A), Angie Gramajo Lopez (Jr., D/M). Emily Guzman Solares (Jr., A), Kayla Smith (Jr., G), Cherry Araya (Sr., A), Franchesca Edouard (Sr, D/A), Isabelle Francois (Sr., D), Ava Loesch (Sr., A/M), Ashley Reyes Palacios (Sr., M), Diana Vasquez (Sr., M), Sofia Kandebo (Fr.), Shamaelle Mathieu (Fr.), Rachel Morse (Fr.), Emily Nelson (Fr.), Janin Angela Pascual (Fr.), Julia Zalewski (Fr.), Mela Mohamed (So.), Amy Najarro Gonzalez (So.), Outlook: It a young group of Blue Devils that will be a work in progress for a few games, but they are bringing a lot of enthusiasm and a strong willingness to learn. There are some returning veterans that will help the growth process and Ewing will be a team not to look past in the Patriot Division. Hamilton West Coach: Katie Bloodgood (4th season) Assistant Coaches: Shannon Maher, Madison Bressler Last Year’s Record: 10-9 Roster: Jodana Altine (Sr., D), Cassandra Canonico (Jr., A), Megan Cello (Sr., A), Ava Clugsten (Sr., D/A), Danilynn Conte (So, M/A), Isabella Conte( Sr., M/D), Brielle Crusen (Fr., A/M) Julia Cwalina (So., D/M), Sabrina Gonzalez-Leon (Jr., G), Hanna Mattes (Fr., A/M), Victoria Mazur (Sr., A/M), Amelia Reed (Jr., A), Ava Riley (Sr., M/A), Ava Rogalinski (Sr., A/M), Carissa Scelza (Sr., D), Ashley Sloares-Velasco (Sr., D), Sofia Urgiles-Vasquez (Sr., D) Outlook: Morgan Bressler graduated last spring and along with her was the all-time scoring record and although the cupboard is not bare, there will be a learning curve for the attack. The defense is led by some experience players and it will be asked to step up until the offense gets comfortable. A hard working group ready to challenge for a division title. Nottingham Coach: Nicole Sullivan (3rd season) Assistant Coaches: Abby Bucci, Hannah Thompson Last Year’s Record: 2-10 Roster: Brooke Applegate (Fr., A), Lena Betz (Fr., A), Stella Bitner (Fr., M), Mia Caceres-Villatoro (Sr., M), Sophia Callejas-Florian (Fr., D/M), Shantel Checo (Sr., A), Ashley Collado (Fr., A), Angelina DeFrancisco (So., M), Yarelisa Dominguez (So., M), Desiree Hamm (Fr., D), Mia Hildago (Fr., A), Leah Hogan (Jr., M), Madison Lipman (So., G), Kaylee Lorie (So., D), Kimberly Menjivar (Jr., D), Zuriela Pindo (Jr., M), Keyli Portillo (Sr., M), Galilea Rucuch (Jr., A), Anhai Silvera (So., D), Ava Stiko (Fr., A), Jocelyn Suarez (Jr., A), Gabriella Valdes (Fr., M), Maya Vandenberg (Fr., D), Katherine Wagner (Jr., D/M), Savannah Williams (Jr., D). Outlook: Madison Lipman came in as a freshman and had a great season in goal and she will be leaned on again this season for the Northstars. They will be young on the attack side of the ball, but they are working hard and picking things up quickly. There will be a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of freshman at Nottingham. Steinert Coach: Mike Newton (4th season) Assistant Coaches: Kelsey Harshman, Sara Furch Last Year’s Record: 13-6, Won 3rd straight Patriot Division Roster: Gianna Ragazzo (Sr., A), Ava Schiaretti (Sr., A), Elisa Salzano (Sr., D), Isabella Shadell (Sr., D), Alexis Lyles (Sr., G), Gianna Longo (Sr., G), Mia Garofalo (Sr., D), Allie McCarthy (Jr., A/M), Kelsey Terry (Jr., D), Bianca Belfiore (Jr., D), Samantha Gray (Jr., M), Makenna Callahan (Jr., M), Paige Bates (Jr., A/M), Jordan McElroy (Jr., A), Kailyn Le (Jr., M), Mia Petracca (Jr., M/A) Outlook: The Spartans lost a lot of players from its high powered attack and although there are some veteran leaders like Gianna Ragazzo and Makenna Callahan returning overall it’ll be a young team. Steinert will be a team that will get better each day and will once again contend for a division title. ...read more read less