Field Hockey: The All-Delco Teams

Congratulations to the following players from the Central League named to the All Delco teams.

First Team

Grayson Buono, Radnor: The senior defensive center midfielder had eight goals and four assists. Her versatility was a key factor in helping the Raptors advance to the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class 2A tournament. An All-Central League selection, Buono was lauded by head coach Gretta Ehret for being “a physically dominant player, who uses her field and game sense to help control the speed and tempo of the game. A vocal leader whose vision and distribution was essential for us in the midfield.” Buono was named to the Pa. Field Hockey Coaches Association all-state first team earlier this month. She will continue her career at the University of Delaware.

Erin Coyle, Haverford: The senior forward was the offensive MVP of a 15-win team that advanced to the quarterfinals of the District 1 Class 3A tournament. She scored 15 goals and supplied six assists on the way to earning All-Central League honors. Fords coach Christa Taylor described Coyle as someone “who plays with explosive speed.” Coyle will further her playing career at Stevens Institute of Technology.

Alex De Cain, Radnor: The junior attacking center midfielder is one of the best players in the area and was a Player of the Year candidate. A National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) all-region honoree, De Cain is a top-50 college recruit. She powered the Central League second-place finishers with 27 goals and eight assists. De Cain’s excellence helped lead the Raptors to the District 1 Class 2A final, which turned out to be a double overtime loss to Villa Maria, and the state quarterfinal round, a double overtime loss to Hershey. She was named to the PHSFHCA all-state first team and is committed to Boston College.

Maria Kaltsidis, Marple Newtown: The senior goalie was the best at her position in 2023. Kaltsidis was named to the All-Central League first team following a season in which she recorded an 85.4 save percentage (217 saves on 254 shots), including a memorable 26-save performance against Radnor She made 24 saves in a second-round playoff loss to eventual District 1 Class 2A champion Villa Maria. With Kaltsidis commanding the cage, the Tigers finished with a winning record (10-9-1) and won a district tournament game. Marple coach Caroline Coladonato said of Kaltsidis: “As a senior captain, Maria is our rock. She kept us in numerous games and her voice in the backfield helps organize our defenders.”

Regan Leydig, Garnet Valley: The sophomore forward/midfielder was the points leader for the Jaguars with nine goals and 15 assists. She was the best player on a young team that posted a 12-8 record and advanced to the quarterfinals of the District 1 Class 3A tournament, falling to eventual champion Conestoga. Leydig was named All-Central League first team and PHSFHCA all-state honorable mention. GV coach Michaela DelSordo said of Leydig: “She is our primary hitter and receiver on offensive corners and our primary flyer on defensive corners. (A) very quick player with dynamic elimination skills and speed.”

Brooke Parker, Haverford: The junior defender/midfielder was overall MVP on a Fords team that won 14 of its final 16 games and placed third in the Central League. A two-time all-league selection, Parker registered three goals and two assists. Haverford coach Christa Taylor lauded Taylor for being the best all-around player on the team and someone who “controls the field, also plays middle, (has the) best stick skills and passing on the team, plays with absolute composure and poise, and a key player on defensive and offensive corners.” Parker is committed to Bucknell University.

Second Team

Olivia Dwyer, Sr. F, Marple Newtown
Elise Martin, So. G, Ridley
Ella Toll, Sr. D, Radnor

Honorable Mention

Garnet Valley: Noelle Fogarty, Elsie Gupta, Maggie Ioannou, Addison Troy.
Haverford: Lauren Cascarina, Caroline Cassidy, Riona O’Neill, Darcy Quaile.
Marple Newtown: Abby Brasch, Kyra Brennan, Riley Mattson, Adriana Stowman.
Penncrest: Karley Stephens.
Radnor: Katelyn Anderson, Marissa DeMitis, Marin Mooney.
Ridley: Elise Martin, Caitlyn Senkow.
Springfield: Geena Augello, Macy Gougler, Maddie Kane.
Strath Haven: Violet Barton
Upper Darby: Casey McGee.