HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' LACROSSE: ELMIRA GIRLS PREPARE TO OPEN SEASON TONIGHT AT HOME (24 PHOTOS) (2023-03-27)
Southern Tier Sports ReportELMIRA — The season begins for the Elmira Express as they hit the field today with a home game against perennial Section 4 power Ithaca.
The Express have been at work the past couple weeks preparing for the start of the season.
There is a new coach at the helm as the season begins.
ELMIRA EXPRESS GIRLS’ LACROSSE
Head Coach: Alex VanAernam
JV Coach: Vanessa Wright
Assistant Coaches: Jana Reidy (V), Josh Baker (JV)
Record Last Year: 2-11
Returning Athletes: Nadia Cady, Emma Beach, Violet Daly, Olivia Cleary, Laila Burchard, Mia Capilli, Sadie Norman, Reagan Reidy
Newcomers: Zoe Buchholz, Emily Coles, Destiny Mundy, Cam Ellis, Serenity Rinwalske, Arionna Roberson, Ella Kennedy, Catherine Koski
- I’m excited to see this new group of athletes join our returners. We have a lot of skill and a lot of potential.
Thoughts on team: With a packed schedule this year we are excited to see our progress. Our team has a good mix of returners and newcomers. It should be exciting to see what we can accomplish as a team this season.
Thoughts on league: There are lots of talented athletes in our league this year. It should make for some competitive games.
Athletes playing in college: - Morgan Reidy @ Westminster (Freshman starter: stats so far this season 3 goals and 1 assist)
- Tess Arnold @ Lycoming (Senior Captain: stats so far this season 2 goals 3 assists)