GIRLS LACROSSE:
Emma Abbazia, Greenwich, Sr:, A:
The Maryland commit is closing in on 200 career goals, having thus far collected 170, including 79 last season. She was a GameTimeCT All-State first team player and CHSCA All-American as a junior. Izzy Appelt, New Canaan, Sr., D: The CHSCA All-State first-team defender will play at Georgetown next year. She helps anchor a shutdown defense for the Rams, who come into the season ranked No. 5 in the USA Lacrosse national Top 25. Julia Bella, Norwalk, Sr., D: The Norwalk senior had a tremendous season as an ice hockey forward and now shifts gears to lacrosse defense. She'll play Division I lacrosse at Lindenwood (Mo.) next season.
Maggie Bellissimo, Darien, Sr., D: The senior is working her way back from a broken collarbone suffered during the ice hockey season and should be a key player for a solid Blue Wave defense. She'll play lacrosse at Yale next season. Darien, which was unbeaten with Class L and FCIAC crowns last year, is ranked No. 6 in the USA Lacrosse National Top 25. Keana Criscuolo, North Branford, Sr., MF: A threesport captain in field hockey, basketball and lacrosse, Criscuolo is the Thunderbirds' top returning scorer in 2024. She's earned AllState first-team honors in lacrosse the past two seasons and was a GameTimeCT All-State first team field hockey player in the fall. Hannah Cross, Weston, Sr., MF: The Lehigh commit is part of an experienced midfield corps at Weston, the defending CIAC Class S champion. She was selected to the GameTimeCT AllState second team and AllState first team as a junior. Summer Harrell, Newtown, Jr., MF: The Penn State commit was a midfield force last spring, racking up 80 goals and 28 assists while also collecting 83 draw controls. She earned GameTimeCT All-State first team and CHSCA All-American honors and was also the MVP of the SWC championship game.
Kelly Holmes, Darien, Sr., A: The Blue Wave will be looking to fill some big shoes on offense with the graduation of Chloe Humphrey, and the Yale-bound Holmes will be a significant weapon. The senior attack had several big moments last spring, including a hat trick in the Wave's FCIAC championship win over New Canaan. Gabby Lauretani, Ridgefield, Jr., MF: One of two Ridgefield midfielders who have committed to North Carolina, Lauretani
was a CHSCA All-State first team selection last spring and will continue to lead the Tigers on draw this year. She is the No. 6 national recruit in the Class of 2025 according to Inside Lacrosse. Haley Mario, Amity, Jr., MF: The midfielder became a steady performer for Amity as a sophomore, earning CHSCA All-State first team honors. With the graduation of SCC Player of the Year Dylan Lyons, Mario's offensive contributions take on even greater importance. She has committed to play lacrosse at Cincinnati. Ashleigh Masterson, Wilton, Sr., MF: The midfielder, who will play at CalBerkeley, was sidelined for the first half of last season but returned with a vengeance with nine draw controls and a hat trick in a romp over Ridgefield. A dominant player on draws, she was one of our five players we missed on last year's players to watch list, and we're not making that same mistake twice.
Ceci Patterson, New Canaan, Jr., G: The junior was brilliant in her first season as the Rams' starting goalie, racking up 123 saves in 22 games while earning GameTimeCT first team and All-American honors. Ranked as Inside Lacrosse's No. 5 recruit in the Class of 2025, she has committed to Notre Dame.
Sydney Patten, New Canaan, Jr., A: The offensive wheel keeps turning for the Rams, with Patten as yet another spoke in a talented New Canaan attack. She's committed to the University
of Pennsylvania.
Addison Pattillo, Wilton, Sr., A: The North Carolina commit is a key offensive weapon for a strong Wilton squad which is ranked No. 13 in the USA Lacrosse national poll. She was a GameTimeCT All-State second team and CHSCA All-State first teamer as a junior. Pattillo is the No. 14 recruit in the Class of 2024, according to Inside Lacrosse.
Brenna Romanello, New Fairfield, Jr., MF: The midfielder, who has committed to Liberty, has been one of the driving forces on a Rebels' team which has won back-to-back SWC titles. They are a conference and state contender again this spring.
Payton Root, Guilford, Sr., A: The James Madisonbound attack collected 85 goals and 28 assists while helping the Grizzlies win their third straight state championship. A GameTimeCT All-State first team selection, Root will be looking to make it 4-for-4 with state titles this spring. Devon Russell, New Canaan, Sr., MF: One of the state's most dynamic midfielders, Russell, a Boston College commit, is ranked as the nation's No. 3 recruit in the Class of 2024 by Inside Lacrosse. She is four goals away from 100 for her career after earning GameTimeCT All-State first team and AllAmerica honors last season. Hope Schoudel, Darien, Sr., G: The Blue Wave boast two goalies headed to Division I college programs, with Schoudel going to Duke and Elizabeth Gonnella heading to Princeton. Both are ranked in the top 50 recruits in the Class of 2024. Schoudel is listed here as a 2023 All-American and GameTimeCT All-State second team selection after starting for unbeaten Darien last year.
Sadie Stafford, Darien, Sr., MF: The Duke-bound middie was a key cog in the Darien machine last year, helping the Wave go unbeaten and earn the nation's No. 1 ranking. She received GameTimeCT All-State first team and CHSCA AllAmerican honors, and is No. 27 on Inside Lacrosse's national rankings for the Class of 2024.
Stella Tessier, Cheshire, Sr., MF: The All-SCC first teamer is one of the key returnees for a Rams' squad which will be hunting a second straight SCC championship. She will play for Endicott College next year. Caroline Trinkaus, Ridgefield, Sr., MF: The middie is a Syracuse commit and senior leader on what should be a strong Tigers' team. She's ranked nationally by Inside Lacrosse as the No. 26 recruit in the Class of 2024.
Lexie Tully, New Canaan, Sr., MF:
A two-time GameTimeCT All-State first team player, Tully was a team leader on offense, defense and draws last year. The Cornell commit's career numbers feature 115 goals, 40 assists and 136 draw controls. She was also a GameTimeCT All-State first teamer for the Rams' state champion ice hockey team. Maddie Tully, New Canaan, Jr., A: The youngest of three Tully sisters to go through the New Canaan program, Maddie is one more weapon in a loaded lineup. The Cornell commit was the top scorer for the state championship ice hockey team this winter, earning GameTimeCT All-State first team honors, and will be looking to add another title this spring.
Grace Winkler, Ridgefield, Jr., A/MF:
The junior is Connecticut's highest-ranked national recruit in the Class of 2025 at No. 4 overall according to Inside Lacrosse. She was a CHSCA All-State first team player last season and has committed to North Carolina.
Sarah Zwack, Weston, Sr., MF:
Zwack had one of her best games on a big stage last year, scoring six goals in the Trojans' 13-6 win over New Fairfield for the Class S championship. The midfielder, who will play at New Hampshire, returns to a veteran team for a run at a repeat title.