Inaugural Lacrosse Signing Class Earns No. 1 Ranking from Inside Lacrosse Magazine
Friday, August 21, 2009 | Lacrosse
The inaugural University of Florida women's lacrosse team is off and running with top-notch talent. The Gators first recruiting class recently received the No. 1 ranking from Inside Lacrosse magazine.
Head coach Amanda O'Leary will welcome 24 freshmen to Gainesville this fall. The class includes five Under Armour All-Americans and four players ranked in Inside Lacrosse's Top 25. Nine of the players in the signing class played for high schools ranked among the Top 25 programs in the final 2009 LaxPower national rankings.
“These quality young women will build the foundation of the future success of Florida lacrosse,” Coach O'Leary said. “They possess exceptional athleticism, talent and a strong work-ethic. Not only have they established themselves as high caliber athletes, but have distinguished themselves in the classroom and within the community. With the unprecedented support of Florida's Athletic Association, these remarkable student-athletes will compete among the nation's best and begin the legacy of Florida lacrosse in 2010.”
| 2008 University of Florida Lacrosse Signees | |||
| Name | Position | High School (2009 National Rank) | Hometown |
| Lelan Bailey | Midfield | Severna Park High School (17) | Millersville, Md. |
| Ashley Bruns | Attack | Mount Hebron High School | Ellicott City, Md. |
| Cara Canington | Goal keeper | C. Milton Wright High School | Bel Air, Md. |
| Caroline Chesterman | Midfield | Nyack High School | South Nyack, N.Y. |
| Katie Ciaci | Defense | Northport High School (11) | Northport, N.Y. |
| Kitty Cullen | Midfield | McDonogh School (2) | Rockville, Md. |
| Brittany Dashiell | Midfield | John Carroll High School (25) | Bel Air, Md. |
| Emily Dohony | Defense | Hereford High School | Parkton, Md. |
| Samantha Farrell | Midfield | Severna Park High School (17) | Millersville, Md. |
| Cori Gray | Midfield | John Carroll High School (25) | White Hall, Md. |
| Lindsay Higham | Defense | Severn School | Severna Park, Md. |
| Jenna Hildebrand | Defense | Moorestown High School (8) | Moorestown N.J. |
| Janine Hillier | Attack | Farmingdale Senior High School (1) | Farmingdale, N.Y. |
| Haydon Judge | Midfield | St. Mary's High School | Chestertown, Md. |
| Hayley Katzenberger | Midfield | Academy of the Holy Cross | Damascus, Md. |
| Mikey Meagher | Goal keeper | Liverpool High School | Liverpool, N.Y. |
| Natalie Melaniff | Defense | Wantagh High School | Wantagh, NY |
| Jamie Reeg | Midfield | Park Vista High School | Atlantis, Fla. |
| Colby Rhea | Midfield | McDonogh High School (2) | Abingdon, Md. |
| Hayward Sawers | Midfield | St. Paul's High School | Timonium, Md. |
| Julie Schindel | Midfield | St. Mary's High School | Edgewater, Md. |
| Rachel Smith | Defense | Mount Hebron High School | Ellicott City, Md. |
| Kayla Stolins | Midfield | Loch Raven High School | Glen Arm, Md. |
| Amanda Wedekind | Attack | Mount Hebron High School | Ellicott City, Md. |
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