Field Hockey: All Main Line Teams

The 2016 Main Line high school field hockey season included some outstanding teams. Conestoga (22-2) captured the Central League title and advanced to the PIAA Class AAA state quarterfinals. Other strong teams in the Central League included Harriton (10-7), Haverford (12-8 overall, 10-1 Central League) and Lower Merion (11-7-1). The All-Main Line high school field hockey teams are selected by the coaches. Because Main Line Media News covers 19 high schools, the Main Line Media News sports staff limits the number of spots available to first team, second team and honorable mention — but follows the priority of coaches’ selections.
The following players from the Central League were named to the All Main Line teams.

FIRST TEAM

Charlotte de Vries, Conestoga – Sophomore midfielder scored 44 goals in 24 games and dished out 20 assists. A first team All-Central League selection, she was voted the Pioneers’ most valuable midfielder. Is a U17 National Team member.

Meredith Ross, Conestoga – Senior forward and captain averaged two goals per game, scoring 48 goals in 24 contests. A two-time first team All-Central League selection, she was voted the Pioneers’ offensive MVP. Scored more than 100 career goals for Conestoga. Will play at Michigan State next fall.

Molly McDonough, Harriton – Junior center defender and captain, a first team All-Central League selection, was considered the anchor of the Rams’ defense, and was Harriton’s Defensive MVP. Posted five defensive saves, she was flyer on defensive corners, and is noted for her great speed and intensity.

Carly Gannon, Haverford High – Sophomore center forward/middie was a first team All-Central League pick and was voted the Fords’ Offensive MVP, scoring nine goals in 20 games and dishing out seven assists.

Lea VanLuvender, Haverford High – Senior center defensive back and captain was a first team All-Delco pick and first team All-Central League selection. She was voted the Fords’ Defensive MVP, anchoring a defense that posted five shutouts and providing some offensive punch as well this fall.

Samantha Scimeca, Lower Merion – Senior defensive center mid anchored a strong Aces’ defense. Her fine all-around consistent play this fall earned her a selection for first team All-Central League.

Page Lowry, Radnor – Sophomore forward was a prolific scorer for Radnor, leading the Red Raiders in goals scored this fall.

SECOND TEAM

Conestoga – Kiley Allen, junior midfielder; Grace McEvoy, junior midfielder; Stephanie Hamilton, senior defender.
Harriton – Sophie Grady, senior left midfielder; Meg Willcox, junior right midfielder.
Haverford High – Laura Winters, senior center middie; Megan Phillips, sophomore right middie/right defensive back.
Lower Merion – Samantha Bruttomesso-Clarke, senior center forward; Eleanor Gaddy, senior center back.
Radnor – Hope Smith, senior back; Barbara Civitella, freshman forward.

HONORABLE MENTION

Conestoga – Madison Rogalski, senior defender; Sophie Grove, senior defender; Emma McGillis, junior forward.
Harriton – Katelin Williams, sophomore center forward; Sarah Marks, junior center midfielder.
Haverford High – Sydney Corcoran, sophomore forward; Kelsy Knapp, sophomore forward; Brynn Thiel, senior left middie; Francesca Truax, senior left defensive back.
Lower Merion – Annie O’Connor, senior center mid; Sophie Shaffer, junior left mid; Ashley Roberts, junior right forward; Danielle Geis, junior left forward.
Radnor – Brigid Lowry, freshman forward; Emma Majercak senior midfielder; Natalie Junior, senior back; Sydney Aljian, senior back.