Led by Player of the Year Marleigh White, State Champions Allentown Top All-CVC Girls Lacrosse Team

Jun. 20—It was a tremendous season in girls lacrosse in the Colonial Valley Conference as Allentown reached the pinnacle with a state championship, a CVC Tournament title, Colonial Division crown and a school record 23 wins.

Notre Dame, a CVC Tournament finalist, had a remarkable season with just four losses, including two to Allentown. Princeton, Hopewell Valley and Princeton Day battled every game in the Colonial Division.

Hightstown won its first Valley Division title in over 10 years and reached the CVC Tournament semifinals. Robbinsville, West Windsor-Plainsboro North and South along with Lawrence had many highlight moments.

The Patriot Division was again won by Steinert with another unbeaten division record. The Spartans were a young team, Hamilton West took a giant step forward this season and Ewing and Nottingham continued to play hard.

All these conference highlights were possible because of many great players this season and now it’s time to recognize those players.

Player of the Year — Marleigh White (Allentown) — The numbers White put up this season are amazing, but what makes her a clear choice is the presence she has on the field to go with the determination and desire she brings to each game. Besides scoring the game-winning goal in the state title game, White scored 65 others, assisted on 25, grabbed 34 ground balls, collected 152 draw controls and caused 35 turnovers. She’s a Temple recruit, but the Owls will have to wait another year White’s just a junior.

Co-Attack Player of the Year, Capri Valentino (Notre Dame) — To say Valentino did a little bit of everything for the Irish would be a gross understatement. The junior was all over the field contributing to the team’s success. She tallied 67 goals, added 67 assists and grabbed 32 ground balls. Just a junior, Valentino now has 137 goals and 121 assists in her three years.

Co-Attack Player of the Year — Mya Lourenco (Allentown) — Lourenco is definitely one of the greatest in the conference to have the ability to find the open player and launch a perfect pass leading to a goal. She is the all-time assist leader at Allentown with 243 assists and 377 points. Headed to Tennessee in the fall, Lourenco was the catalyst for so much of the Redbirds’ success over the season. She can score as well, accounting for 134 goals in her career

Midfielder of the Year, Delaney Nolan (Allentown) — Ever since she appeared on the scene as a freshman, playing with her sister Emily, this Nolan has been a scoring machine. She finished her career with 297 goals and 355 points. Nolan was a great assist to the other players as defense’s always focused on her allowing other players to get open. She’ll be playing at Gettysburg next season.

Defender of the Year, Ellie Marrone (Notre Dame) — If there’s a player in the conference who embodies team spirit and a team-first attitude it’s Marrone. No matter what the task the senior was up to the challenge. A key to ND’s transition game, she had career numbers in assists, ground balls and draw controls this season. She was such a great leader, on and off the field.

Goalie of the Year — Megan Conroy (Allentown) — It wasn’t just a great season in the cage for Conroy, it was another great season overall. Just a junior, Conroy is a three-time recipient of the Goalie of the Year honor and this season she capped it off with an eight save performance in the state title game. Conroy finished the season with 208 saves, a 4.92 goals against average and 552 in her three year career. She is headed to Notre Dame in 2026.

Co-Coach of the Year — Justin Schmid (Allentown) — Under Schmid’s leadership and guidance, Allentown won the first state title in program history. It was also the first for an area public school since Princeton’s in 1985 and the third overall for the area teams as Princeton Day won Non-Public B in 2022. Schmid did a great job keeping the talented Redbirds focused and their eye on the prize. His team was prepared every game and he made the adjustments when needed.

Addison Wagner (Allentown) — The junior, a Rider recruit, had a breakout season for the Redbirds where her confidence and skills just continued to grow and improve. Wagner caged a career high 55 goals and finished with 148 career points. It seemed the bigger the game the more Wagner excelled.

Ava Mintchwarner (Allentown) — Often the defense got overlooked at Allentown because of the very effective attack, but most times it all started with the defense and Mintchwarner was one of the best defenders in the area. A player who knew what her role was and she performed it expertly. She is headed to Widener in the fall.

Bella Magliozzo (Allentown) — No matter the challenge, on or off the field, Magliozzo was ready to accept it and perform at the highest level. Often called upon to take on the opposition’s best player she loved the challenge and performed her task to perfection. She is headed to Central Connecticut State in the fall.

Ashley Solares-Velasco (Hamilton West) — The Hornets did some good things and one of the main reasons was the play of the defense. Solares-Velasco was one of the leaders in the back, and she did a lot to prevent the opposition from scoring. One of her highlights was getting her first career goal this season.

Sophie Cammarata (Hightstown) — The senior capped off a great career finishing with a school record 264 goals and 329 career points. She caged 63 goals this season and had 114 draw controls. She is headed to Penn State in the fall.

Grace Weissenberger (Hightstown) — The senior ran the highly successful Rams offense and went over the career 100 goal mark with 42 goals this season. She finished her career with 194 career points. She will be continuing her lacrosse career at Alvernia University.

Lexie Wersching (Hightstown) — The junior worked hard in the offseason to improve her game and it showed. She had a career high 57 goals and 54 draw controls. She’ll bring 130 goals and 145 points into her senior season.

Gianna Azara (Hopewell Valley) — The College of New Jersey-bound Azara led the ‘Dawgs with 73 goals and 24 assists this season. A very dynamic attack player, she has put together two 90-plus point seasons. This season Azara had 13 games where she scored over two goals in a game.

Lacey Mauldin (Hopewell Valley) — Just a sophomore, Mauldin had a breakout season with 40 goals and 27 assists for Hopewell Valley. Mauldin did so much more than score as she grabbed 59 draw controls and went hard after every ground ball, scooping up 63.

Maxxe Rice (Hopewell Valley) — Every team needs a Maxxe Rice, a player who goes out in practice and looks to improve and be a role model for the younger players. When it comes game time she is a very prepared player and one who is like having a coach on the field. She had 28 forced turnovers and 35 ground balls.

Charley Korsos (Lawrence) — It wasn’t the year the Cardinals would’ve liked, but certainly Korsos did her part with 45 goals and 22 assists. A consistent player throughout her career, she finished with 111 goals and 64 assists. Korsos finished the season strong with 24 goals in the Cardinals’ last four games.

Aubrey Davis (Notre Dame) — Davis really stepped up this season for the Irish with 43 goals and 31 assists. The junior finished with 97 career points and proved to be a valuable asset to the ND attack this season. A player who is not afraid of the spotlight, she always rose to the occasion in big games.

Reese Parker (Notre Dame) — One of the most gifted players in the area, Parker, just a junior, has already established her as a player worth the price of admission. She caged a career high 77 goals and had a career high 29 assists. She was second on the team in draw controls with 73 and she caused 22 turnovers.

Michaela Driscoll (Notre Dame) — What a way to cap off a career, Driscoll was nothing short of exceptional this season for the Irish. She had career numbers in every category. Driscoll scored 52 goals, had 33 assists and 29 ground balls. The College of New Jersey recruit went above and beyond for ND this season.

Quinn Gallagher (Princeton) — The junior went over 200 points this season as she did a little bit of everything in her 40 goal and 40 assist campaign. Gallagher grabbed 81 draw controls and scooped up 48 ground balls. A player who always brings energy and a positive attitude to the field.

Leah Bornstein (Princeton) — A three-sport athlete, the junior continued her excellence from 2024 and added to it. Bornstein caged 63 goals and 35 assists to finish with 98 points. She led the Tigers in draw controls with 105 and never saw a ground ball that didn’t belong to her by collecting 125.

Lila Casto (Princeton) — Just a sophomore, Casto was a very tough defender as she forced 39 turnovers and grabbed 46 ground balls. Her play was crucial in the Tigers’ transition game and her growth from her freshman season was amazing. She’s a leader in progress for Princeton.

Shelby Ruf (Princeton Day) — As a freshman Ruf was recognized as a top defender, but when the Panthers needed a little more attack the talented Ruf, a three sport athlete, moved to the offense and was even more effective. She had 60 goals and a team high 50 draw controls and she finished her career with 100 goals.

Morgan Gonser (Robbinsville) — Gonser had an amazing senior season with a career high 55 goals and a career high 90 draw controls. She was the force on the attack for the Ravens and she seemed to play her best in the big games.

Natalie Schwartz (Robbinsville) — The senior was the anchor to the Ravens’ defense as she is a tenacious player in the backfield. She picked up a career high 17 ground balls and even more impressive were Schwartz’ career high 22 caused turnovers.

Makenna Callahan (Steinert) — The junior had a career season with 61 goals as the Spartans claimed another Patriot Division title. Callahan, who went over the 100 career point mark this season, was the key contributor to the Spartan attack. She will be back next fall to continue to give the opposing defense plenty of trouble.

Jordan Bates (Steinert) — This freshman broke on the scene and showed a lot of talent, scoring 25 goals and adding 14 assists. She grabbed 40 ground balls and had 39 draw controls. Showing the poise of a veteran, Bates was the complete player for Steinert.

Ginny Choi (WW-P North) — A junior, Choi kept the Knights in every game with her ability around the cage. Despite drawing a top defender, she notched 67 goals and has 219 in her three year career. She led the team in draw controls and ground balls. Choi was a true leader for the Knights.

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ALL-CVC GIRLS LACROSSE

First Team

Attack — Marleigh White — Junior — Allentown

Attack — Gianna Azara — Senior — Hopewell Valley

Attack — Sophie Cammarata — Senior — Hightstown

Attack — Grace Weissenberger — Senior — Hightstown

Attack — Addison Wagner — Junior — Allentown

Attack — Capri Valentino — Junior — Notre Dame

Attack — Jordan Bates — Freshman — Steinert

Attack — Charley Korsos — Senior — Lawrence

Attack — Shelby Ruf — Senior — Princeton Day

Attack — Aubrey Davis — Junior — Notre Dame

Attack — Ginny Choi — Junior — WW-P North

Midfield — Michaela Driscoll — Senior — Notre Dame

Midfield — Delaney Nolan — Senior — Allentown

Midfield — Lacey Mauldin — Sophomore — Hopewell Valley

Midfield — Quinn Gallagher — Junior — Princeton

Midfield — Mya Lourenco — Senior — Allentown

Midfield — Makenna Callahan — Junior — Steinert

Midfield — Leah Bornstein — Junior — Princeton

Midfield — Lexie Wersching — Junior — Hightstown

Midfield — Morgan Gonser — Senior — Robbinsville

Midfield — Reese Parker — Junior — Notre Dame

Defense — Ellie Marrone — Senior — Notre Dame

Defense — Ava Mintchwarner — Senior — Allentown

Defense — Bella Magliozzo — Senior — Allentown

Defense — Natalie Schwartz — Senior — Robbinsville

Defense — Lila Casto — Sophomore — Princeton

Defense — Ashley Solares-Valasco — Senior — Hamilton West

Defense — Maxxe Rice — Senior — Hopewell Valley

Goalie — Megan Conroy — Junior — Allentown

Player of the Year — Marleigh White, Allentown

Co-Attack Player of the Year — Mya Lourenco, Allentown, Capri Valentino, ND

Midfielder of the Year — Delaney Nolan, Allentown

Defender of the Year — Ellie Marrone, Notre Dame

Goalie of the Year — Megan Conroy, Allentown

Coach of the Year — Justin Schmid, Allentown

Second Team

Attack — Lynsey Parrott — Sophomore — Robbinsville

Attack — Ava Riley — Senior — Hamilton West

Attack — Logan Mullowney — Sophomore — Hopewell Valley

Attack — Ava Rogalinski — Senior — Hamilton West

Attack — Paige Bates — Junior — Steinert

Attack — Gianna Ragazzo — Senior — Steinert

Attack — Natalia Soffer — Senior — Princeton Day

Attack — Amanda Lipko — Senior — Lawrence

Midfield — Ava Fairbanks — Sophomore — Princeton Day

Midfield — Madison Sullivan — Sophomore — Allentown

Midfield — Emerson Barker — Sophomore — Princeton

Midfield — Amelia Reed — Junior — Hamilton West

Midfield — Nylah Ladu — Freshman — Allentown

Midfield — Adrianna Huang — Senior — WW-P South

Midfield — Grace Marrone — Sophomore — Notre Dame

Midfield — Grace Miller — Junior — Robbinsville

Midfield — Emma Reeves — Junior — Robbinsville

Midfield — Zuriela Pindo — Junior — Nottingham

Midfield — Ava Loesch — Senior — Ewing

Defense — Zoie Reynolds — Junior — Princeton

Defense — Olivia Huang — Senior — WW-P North

Defense — Fallon Parker — Sophomore — Notre Dame

Defense — Isabella Conte — Senior — Hamilton West

Defense — Allie McCarthy — Junior — Steinert

Defense — Meghan Hofacker — Junior — Hopewell Valley

Defense — Sophia LaSalle — Junior — Allentown

Defense — Charley Wotjowicz — Senior — Allentown

Goalie — Riley Carr — Senior — Notre Dame

Goalie — Grace Ulrich — Senior — Princeton Day

Honorable Mention: Allentown — Hayden Raff, Adriana Surace, Chloe Tomlinson, Victoria Stawaris. Ewing — Diana Vasquez, Ashley Reyes-Palacios. Hamilton West — Ava Riley, Ava Clugsten, Victoria Mazur, Brielle Crusen. Hopewell Valley — Riley Kerr, Kellen Danieluk. Lawrence — Lorelei Reedman, Hina Poot. Notre Dame — Kate Moog, Grace Kozoil. Nottingham — Madison Lipman. Princeton — Clare Barlag, Nicki Lee. Princeton Day — Lucia McKee, Lena Wijaya. Robbinsville — Allison Klinger, Kinsley Franke, Kaitlyn Franke. Steinert — Katie Corby, Mia Patracca, Samantha Gray. WW-P North — Leary Connaughton, Bella Abrigo, Jess Schneck. WW-P South — Shaili Holden, Annabella Ruiz, Anja Basdeo.

Originally Published: June 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT

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