Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Lacrosse Announces 2022 Signing Class
11/29/2021 11:00:00 AM | Lacrosse
29 student-athletes will represent the program's second-ever class
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University Lacrosse Head Coach Alicia Groveston Jackson is happy to officially announce the full 2022 signing class, today, Nov. 29.
The second-ever lacrosse class at EMU features 29 student athletes from 14 states and one province.
"We are so excited and honored to have these 29 young women help usher in the inaugural year of our EMU Women's Lacrosse program," said Jackson. "Their playing ability, lacrosse IQ, dedication and passion for the game, coupled with their connections to one another and EMU, is something that will set us apart from the start. Having players sign from all over the country and North America, is a testament to the quality of Eastern's academic programs and athletic traditions. With this absolutely incredible class signing, we are one step closer to our ultimate goals and that first draw!"
For updates on all things lacrosse, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram and Twitter, @EMU_Lacrosse.
Abby Alderman MID Fr. Lusby, Md.-Patuxent
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Patuxent High School in Lusby, Md. and plays under Head Coach Mike Barnhardt...Has earned three letters as a member of the Panthers and has served as team captain for two seasons...Also earned four letters in field hockey...Tabbed with All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference honors three times...Played for Uproar Lacrosse under Head Coach Mark Mozier...PERSONAL: Full Name: Abby Leigh Alderman...Daughter of Kevin and Jodi Alderman...Has two sisters, Amber, and Kayla...Major: Criminal justice intent.
Amber Alderman MID Fr. Lusby, Md.-Patuxent
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Patuxent High School in Lusby, Md. and plays under Head Coach Mike Barnhardt...Has earned three letters as a member of the Panthers...Served as team captain for two seasons...Also a three-time letterwinner in basketball...Played for Uproar Lacrosse under Head Coach Mark Mozier...PERSONAL: Full Name: Amber Katherine Alderman...Daughter of Kevin and Jodi Alderman...Has two sisters, Abby, and Kayla...Major: Criminal justice intent.
Caitlin Beahm ATT Fr. Toms River, N.J.-Toms River North
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Toms River North High School in Toms River, N.J. and plays under Head Coach Katie Muller...Has earned three letters as a member of the Mariners and has served as captain for two years...Was named First Team A-South in 2021...Also participated in volleyball where she earned four letters...Made First Team A-South and All-Shore Conference in volleyball in 2020...Played club lacrosse for Jersey Shore Select...PERSONAL: Full Name: Caitlin Hope Beahm...Daughter of Jordan and Jennifer Beahm...Has one brother, Timothy...Major: Criminal justice intent.
Savannah Berner ATT Fr. Frankfort, Ill.-Lincoln-Way East
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Ill. and plays under Head Coach Alexandria Gray...Has earned three letters as a member of the Griffins...Earned all-conference and second team all-state honors as a junior...Helped guide her team to win two sectional championships...Also participated in golf where she was named to the all-conference team...Played for the Summit Lacrosse, Team One Lacrosse, and True Lacrosse clubs...PERSONAL: Full Name: Savannah Marier Berner...Daughter of Todd and Tammie Berner...Has one sister, Isabella...Major: Undecided.
Mack Blackwell MID Fr. North Beach, Md.-Northern
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Northern High School in Owings, Md. and plays under Head Coach Mark McCauley...Has earned three letters as a member of the Patriots and served as team captain for two years...Tabbed as a U.S. Lacrosse All-American in 2021...Named to the MD Metro Team in 2019 and 2021... Was the leading scorer in the SMAC in 2019 with 48 goals...Also earned two letters in field hockey...Played for Uproar Lacrosse where she was a captain under Head Coach Mark Mozier...Club team won the 2021 Summer Genesis and National Invite NJ tournaments and made the Ambassadors Cup Final Four...Was a member of the Under Armour All-American DC Highlight Team in 2021...PERSONAL: Full Name: Mackenzie Rae Blackwell...Daughter of Tim and Amanda Blackwell...Has one brother, Cruz, and one sister, Haley...Major: Undecided.
Samantha Borgert ATT/MID Fr. Fishers, Ind.-Hamilton Southeastern
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit... HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Ind. and plays under Head Coach Rex Holliday...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for one season as a member of the Royals...Selected to the all-state team three times...Played for the Indy United Lacrosse Club under Head Coach Julie Jerrel...Also participated in soccer where she was a two-time letterwinner...Named the team's defensive MVP twice on the pitch...Won two state championships in soccer and finished runner-up once...PERSONAL: Full Name: Samantha Marie Borgert...Daughter of Craig and Kelly Borgert...Has one brother, Will...Major: Exercise science intent.
Eliza Cochran DEF Fr. Owings, Md.-Northern
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Northern High School in Owings, Md. and plays under Head Coach Mark McCauley as a member of the Patriots...Played for the Uproar Lacrosse club under Head Coach Mark Mozier...Also played field hockey...PERSONAL: Full Name: Eliza Mae Cochran...Daughter of Ronald and Krista Cochran...Has one sister, Abigail...Major: Business intent.
Madison Cole DEF Fr. San Marcos, Calif.-San Marcos
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Calif. and plays under Head Coach Rebecca Kingsbury...Has earned one letter as a member of the Knights...Made second team all-league as a junior...Also participated in soccer, field hockey, and cross country...Played for Coast 2022 Elite...PERSONAL: Full Name: Madison Marie Cole...Daughter of Andrew and Kimberley Cole...Has one brother, Ayden, and one sister, Ciandra...Major: Exercise science intent.
Campbell Crane ATT Fr. Portsmouth, R.I.-Moses Brown School
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Moses Brown School in Providence, R.I. and plays under Head Coach Brian Williams...Has earned three letters as a member of the Quakers...Has helped her team win three state championships...Played for the Revolution lacrosse club...PERSONAL: Full Name: Campbell Church Little Crane...Daughter of Joe Crane and Kimberley Little...Has one sister, Lyeden Crane...Major: Undecided.
Kaitlyn Cronin ATT/MID Fr. Long Valley, N.J.-West Morris Central
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends West Morris Central High School in Chester, N.J. and plays under Head Coach Michelle Poole...Has earned two letters as a member of the Wolfpack...Also participated in field hockey where she was a two-time letterwinner...Played travel lacrosse for CLC Pride Morristown under Head Coach Marissa Acosta...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kaitlyn Elizabeth Cronin...Daughter of Gavin and Liz Cronin...Has one brother, Colin, and one sister, Ava...Major: Biology intent.
Gina D'Alessio DEF Fr. Fort Pierce, Fla.-Vero Beach
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Fla. and plays under Head Coach Shannon Dean...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for three seasons...Named team MVP three times...Also played basketball where she earned one letter...Played for the Florida Select lacrosse club...PERSONAL: Full Name: Gina Grace D'Alessio...Daughter of Tony and Maribeth D'Alessio...Has one brother, Anthony...Major: Neuroscience intent.
Kelsea Dague MID Fr. Lancaster, Pa.-Hempfield
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Hempfield High School in Salunga-Landisville, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Claudia Ovchinnikoff...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for two seasons as a member of the Black Knights...Also participated in field hockey where she was a four-time letterwinner...Played for the Phantastix West and Xtreme lacrosse clubs...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kelsea Ann Dague...Daughter of Jim and Tracy Dague...Has one brother, Grayson, and one sister, Kyleigh...Brother Grayson plays lacrosse at Cleveland State...Major: Environmental science intent.
Kyleigh Dill ATT/MID Fr. Dover, Del.-Dover
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Dover High School in Dover, Del. and played under Head Coach Molly Phillips...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for one season as a member of the Senators...Recorded 64 goals and 13 assists in her junior campaign as she helped lead Dover to a program-best 12 wins...Tied school record with eight goals in a game...Was named to the first team all-conference and all-state...Also participated in field hockey where she earned two letters...Played for the Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club under Head Coach John Rishko...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kyleigh Renee Dill...Daughter of Mike and Renee Dill...Has one sister, Amanda...Major: Business intent.
Giuliana Ditsky Goalie Fr. Wyomissing, Pa.-Berks Catholic
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Berks Catholic High School in Reading, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Andi Ditsky...Has earned three letters and served as team captain for one season as a member of the Saints...Also participated in field hockey where she was a three-time letterwinner...Played for the Phantastix West lacrosse club under Head Coach Claudia Ovchinnikoff...PERSONAL: Full Name: Giuliana Paige Ditsky...Daughter of Josh and Andi Ditsky...Has two sisters, Isabella, and Francesca...Major: Undecided.
Emaly Garrett DEF Fr. Willowstreet, Pa.-Lampeter-Strasburg
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lampeter, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Marshall Krebs...Has earned three letters as a member of the Pioneers...Also participated in field hockey where she earned three letters...PERSONAL: Full Name: Emaly Mae Garrett...Daughter of Joey and Kim Garrett...Has one brother, Dylan, and one sister, Alexis...Major: Undecided.
Emma Gray DEF Fr. Bethlehem, Pa.-The Hill School
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Marcela Gaitan...Has earned three letters as a member of the Rams...Played club for the True PA Valley lacrosse club under Head Coach Emily Considine... PERSONAL: Full Name: Emma Elizabeth Gray...Daughter of Kevin and Maureen Gray...Has two sisters, Molly, and Tess...Major: Biology intent.
Skylar Hilmer MID Fr. San Diego, Calif.-Patrick Henry
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, Calif. and plays under Head Coach Kenny Hasselbar...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for one season as a member of the Patriots...Selected First Team All-Eastern League and Second Team All-CIF in 2021...Also named team MVP as a junior...Helped team win CIF Division 2 Championship in 2019...Also participated in tennis and soccer...Played for the Coast Lacrosse Club under Head Coach Rebecca Kingsbury...PERSONAL: Full Name: Skylar Hilmer...Daughter of Michael Hilmer and Tia Christiana...Has one brother, Kieran Hilmer...Major: Psychology intent.
Haley Hodak MID Fr. Severn, Md.-Old Mill
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Old Mill High School in Millersville, Md. and plays under Head Coach Chelsea Hauswirth...Has earned three letters as a member of the Patriots...Played for the Pure Lacrosse Club and Maryland United West Lacrosse Club under coaches Mark Allgaier and Jenn Baldwin...PERSONAL: Full Name: Haley Norma Hodak...Daughter of Robert and Ayumi Hodak...Has two sisters, Lara, and Amber...Major: Undecided.
Cassandra Huber ATT/MID Fr. Newbury Park, Calif.-Newbury Park
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, Calif. and plays under Head Coach Michelle Yarger...Has earned three letters as a member of the Panthers...Posted 40 goals and seven assists as a junior...Was named Marmonte All-League First Team and All-Ventura County First Team in 2021...Also participated in soccer...Played for Team Scream, Fire Lacrosse, Mad Dog LA, and Mad Dog Elite lacrosse clubs...PERSONAL: Full Name: Cassandra Alexis Huber...Daughter of Chris and Cheryl Huber...Has one brother, Topher, and one sister, Charli...Major: Undecided.
Gina Jaffurs MID Fr. Leonardtown, Md.-St. Mary's Ryken College High School
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends St. Mary's Ryken College High School in Leonardtown, Md. and plays under Head Coach Jeff Worcester...Has earned three letters as a member of the Knights and has served as a captain for one season...Named to the Second Team of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)...Also participated in field hockey and basketball...Earned All-County First Team recognition in field hockey in 2020...Played for Uproar Elite and Maryland Select lacrosse clubs...Was selected as an All-Star for the National Cup District East Tournament...PERSONAL: Full Name: Gina Marie Jaffurs...Daughter of Alex and Christine Jaffurs...Has one brother, Nicholas...Major: Marketing and psychology intent.
Brynn Klueber ATT Fr. West Chester, Pa.-West Chester East
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends West Chester East High School in West Chester, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Jessica Rice as a member of the Vikings...Played for the Philly Blast lacrosse club under Head Coach Josie Tomaino...PERSONAL: Full Name: Brynn Klueber...Daughter of Richard and Tiffany Kleuber...Has one sister, Lacey...Major: Statistics intent.
Maggie McCabe MID Fr. Levittown, N.Y.-Division Avenue
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Division Avenue High School in Levittown, N.Y. and plays under Head Coach Sean Donnellan...Was named to the all-county team in 2021 as a member of the Blue Dragons...Also played soccer and basketball...Selected to the all-conference team in soccer in 2020...Played for the Long Island Top Guns lacrosse club...PERSONAL: Full Name: Maggie Noel McCabe...Daughter of James and Timora McCabe...Has one brother, Finnegan...Major: Pre-law intent.
Gretchen McCann DEF Fr. Savage, Minn.-Prior Lake
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Prior Lake High School in Savage, Minn. and plays under Head Coach Heather Pierson...Has earned two letters as a member of the Lakers...Helped her team win the state championship in 2021...Also has earned two letters in gymnastics...Played for the Team 36 lacrosse club under Head Coach Kaite Polson-McCannon...PERSONAL: Full Name: Gretchen Linda McCann...Daughter of Jason and Stephanie McCann...Has one sister, Annabel...Major: Interior design intent.
Kylie McGovern ATT Fr. Westbury, N.Y.-Carle Place
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Carle Place High School in Carle Place, N.Y. and plays under Head Coach Stephanie Peragallo...Helped the Frogs win two Nassau County Lacrosse Championships...Named an all-star at the 2021 New York State Regional Championships...Also participated in field hockey...Won three Nassau County Field hockey Championships and three Long Island Field Hockey Championships...Earned the 2021 Nassau County Unsung Hero Award in field hockey...Played for the Long Island Top Guns lacrosse club...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kylie Jean McGovern...Daughter of Jim and Jennifer McGovern...Has one brother, Connor, and one sister, Kaitlyn...Major: Elementary education intent.
Sydney Minick ATT Fr. Mason, Ohio-William Mason
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio and plays under Head Coach Jenna Griffiths...Has earned three letters as a member of the Comets...Won the Mason Girls Lacrosse Iron Women and Rookie of the Year awards...Also participated in volleyball and tennis...Played for the Major Force Lacrosse Black club... PERSONAL: Full Name: Sydney Elizabeth Minick...Daughter of Chris and Patti Minick...Has one brother, Matthew, and one sister, Ellie...Major: Women's and Gender Studies intent.
Edith Prager MID Fr. Lake Oswego, Ore.-Lake Oswego
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Lake Oswego High School in Lake Oswego High School and plays under Head Coach Lauren Anderson...Has earned two letters as a member of the Lakers...Also played basketball, soccer, and water polo...Played club lacrosse for 3D Oregon and Tenacity Portland...PERSONAL: Full Name: Edith Marie Prager...Daughter of Todd and Jen Prager...Has one sister, Mille...Major: Pre-law intent.
Jaden Sellers ATT Fr. Austin, Texas-Lake Travis
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas and plays under Head Coach Brandie Leach...Has earned three letters and has served as a captain for two seasons...Named to the all-state team in 2021...Also participated in basketball and volleyball...PERSONAL: Full Name: Jaden Cain Sellers...Daughter of Chris Sellers and Brandie Leach...Has one brother, Hunter Sellers...Major: Prechiropractic intent.
Briar Slattery Goalie Fr. Woodstock, Ontario-Everest Academy
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Everest Academy in Concord, Ontario and plays under Head Coach Hanna Burnett...Also played field and box lacrosse for Kitchener-Waterloo United under Head Coach Ken Lubert...PERSONAL: Full Name: Briar Ann Slattery...Daughter of Matthew and Marcy Slattery...Has one brother, Drake...Major: Human resources intent.
Annika Wozney MID/DEF Fr. Elk River, Minn.-Elk River
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Elk River High School in Elk River, Minn. and plays under Head Coach Stephanie Anderson...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for two seasons as a member of the Elks...Named to the all-conference and all-section teams as a junior...Helped team finish runner up at 2021 sectional game...Also participated in basketball and track & field...Played for the Minnesota Elite 2022 club team under Head Coach Megan Menzuber...PERSONAL: Full Name: Annika Jane Wozney...Daughter of Bradley and Becky Wozney...Has one sister, Katelyn...Major: Biology intent.
The second-ever lacrosse class at EMU features 29 student athletes from 14 states and one province.
"We are so excited and honored to have these 29 young women help usher in the inaugural year of our EMU Women's Lacrosse program," said Jackson. "Their playing ability, lacrosse IQ, dedication and passion for the game, coupled with their connections to one another and EMU, is something that will set us apart from the start. Having players sign from all over the country and North America, is a testament to the quality of Eastern's academic programs and athletic traditions. With this absolutely incredible class signing, we are one step closer to our ultimate goals and that first draw!"
For updates on all things lacrosse, continue to check EMUEagles.com or follow the team on Instagram and Twitter, @EMU_Lacrosse.
Abby Alderman MID Fr. Lusby, Md.-Patuxent
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Patuxent High School in Lusby, Md. and plays under Head Coach Mike Barnhardt...Has earned three letters as a member of the Panthers and has served as team captain for two seasons...Also earned four letters in field hockey...Tabbed with All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference honors three times...Played for Uproar Lacrosse under Head Coach Mark Mozier...PERSONAL: Full Name: Abby Leigh Alderman...Daughter of Kevin and Jodi Alderman...Has two sisters, Amber, and Kayla...Major: Criminal justice intent.
Amber Alderman MID Fr. Lusby, Md.-Patuxent
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Patuxent High School in Lusby, Md. and plays under Head Coach Mike Barnhardt...Has earned three letters as a member of the Panthers...Served as team captain for two seasons...Also a three-time letterwinner in basketball...Played for Uproar Lacrosse under Head Coach Mark Mozier...PERSONAL: Full Name: Amber Katherine Alderman...Daughter of Kevin and Jodi Alderman...Has two sisters, Abby, and Kayla...Major: Criminal justice intent.
Caitlin Beahm ATT Fr. Toms River, N.J.-Toms River North
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Toms River North High School in Toms River, N.J. and plays under Head Coach Katie Muller...Has earned three letters as a member of the Mariners and has served as captain for two years...Was named First Team A-South in 2021...Also participated in volleyball where she earned four letters...Made First Team A-South and All-Shore Conference in volleyball in 2020...Played club lacrosse for Jersey Shore Select...PERSONAL: Full Name: Caitlin Hope Beahm...Daughter of Jordan and Jennifer Beahm...Has one brother, Timothy...Major: Criminal justice intent.
Savannah Berner ATT Fr. Frankfort, Ill.-Lincoln-Way East
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Ill. and plays under Head Coach Alexandria Gray...Has earned three letters as a member of the Griffins...Earned all-conference and second team all-state honors as a junior...Helped guide her team to win two sectional championships...Also participated in golf where she was named to the all-conference team...Played for the Summit Lacrosse, Team One Lacrosse, and True Lacrosse clubs...PERSONAL: Full Name: Savannah Marier Berner...Daughter of Todd and Tammie Berner...Has one sister, Isabella...Major: Undecided.
Mack Blackwell MID Fr. North Beach, Md.-Northern
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Northern High School in Owings, Md. and plays under Head Coach Mark McCauley...Has earned three letters as a member of the Patriots and served as team captain for two years...Tabbed as a U.S. Lacrosse All-American in 2021...Named to the MD Metro Team in 2019 and 2021... Was the leading scorer in the SMAC in 2019 with 48 goals...Also earned two letters in field hockey...Played for Uproar Lacrosse where she was a captain under Head Coach Mark Mozier...Club team won the 2021 Summer Genesis and National Invite NJ tournaments and made the Ambassadors Cup Final Four...Was a member of the Under Armour All-American DC Highlight Team in 2021...PERSONAL: Full Name: Mackenzie Rae Blackwell...Daughter of Tim and Amanda Blackwell...Has one brother, Cruz, and one sister, Haley...Major: Undecided.
Samantha Borgert ATT/MID Fr. Fishers, Ind.-Hamilton Southeastern
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit... HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Ind. and plays under Head Coach Rex Holliday...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for one season as a member of the Royals...Selected to the all-state team three times...Played for the Indy United Lacrosse Club under Head Coach Julie Jerrel...Also participated in soccer where she was a two-time letterwinner...Named the team's defensive MVP twice on the pitch...Won two state championships in soccer and finished runner-up once...PERSONAL: Full Name: Samantha Marie Borgert...Daughter of Craig and Kelly Borgert...Has one brother, Will...Major: Exercise science intent.
Eliza Cochran DEF Fr. Owings, Md.-Northern
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Northern High School in Owings, Md. and plays under Head Coach Mark McCauley as a member of the Patriots...Played for the Uproar Lacrosse club under Head Coach Mark Mozier...Also played field hockey...PERSONAL: Full Name: Eliza Mae Cochran...Daughter of Ronald and Krista Cochran...Has one sister, Abigail...Major: Business intent.
Madison Cole DEF Fr. San Marcos, Calif.-San Marcos
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Calif. and plays under Head Coach Rebecca Kingsbury...Has earned one letter as a member of the Knights...Made second team all-league as a junior...Also participated in soccer, field hockey, and cross country...Played for Coast 2022 Elite...PERSONAL: Full Name: Madison Marie Cole...Daughter of Andrew and Kimberley Cole...Has one brother, Ayden, and one sister, Ciandra...Major: Exercise science intent.
Campbell Crane ATT Fr. Portsmouth, R.I.-Moses Brown School
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Moses Brown School in Providence, R.I. and plays under Head Coach Brian Williams...Has earned three letters as a member of the Quakers...Has helped her team win three state championships...Played for the Revolution lacrosse club...PERSONAL: Full Name: Campbell Church Little Crane...Daughter of Joe Crane and Kimberley Little...Has one sister, Lyeden Crane...Major: Undecided.
Kaitlyn Cronin ATT/MID Fr. Long Valley, N.J.-West Morris Central
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends West Morris Central High School in Chester, N.J. and plays under Head Coach Michelle Poole...Has earned two letters as a member of the Wolfpack...Also participated in field hockey where she was a two-time letterwinner...Played travel lacrosse for CLC Pride Morristown under Head Coach Marissa Acosta...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kaitlyn Elizabeth Cronin...Daughter of Gavin and Liz Cronin...Has one brother, Colin, and one sister, Ava...Major: Biology intent.
Gina D'Alessio DEF Fr. Fort Pierce, Fla.-Vero Beach
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Fla. and plays under Head Coach Shannon Dean...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for three seasons...Named team MVP three times...Also played basketball where she earned one letter...Played for the Florida Select lacrosse club...PERSONAL: Full Name: Gina Grace D'Alessio...Daughter of Tony and Maribeth D'Alessio...Has one brother, Anthony...Major: Neuroscience intent.
Kelsea Dague MID Fr. Lancaster, Pa.-Hempfield
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Hempfield High School in Salunga-Landisville, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Claudia Ovchinnikoff...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for two seasons as a member of the Black Knights...Also participated in field hockey where she was a four-time letterwinner...Played for the Phantastix West and Xtreme lacrosse clubs...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kelsea Ann Dague...Daughter of Jim and Tracy Dague...Has one brother, Grayson, and one sister, Kyleigh...Brother Grayson plays lacrosse at Cleveland State...Major: Environmental science intent.
Kyleigh Dill ATT/MID Fr. Dover, Del.-Dover
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Dover High School in Dover, Del. and played under Head Coach Molly Phillips...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for one season as a member of the Senators...Recorded 64 goals and 13 assists in her junior campaign as she helped lead Dover to a program-best 12 wins...Tied school record with eight goals in a game...Was named to the first team all-conference and all-state...Also participated in field hockey where she earned two letters...Played for the Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club under Head Coach John Rishko...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kyleigh Renee Dill...Daughter of Mike and Renee Dill...Has one sister, Amanda...Major: Business intent.
Giuliana Ditsky Goalie Fr. Wyomissing, Pa.-Berks Catholic
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Berks Catholic High School in Reading, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Andi Ditsky...Has earned three letters and served as team captain for one season as a member of the Saints...Also participated in field hockey where she was a three-time letterwinner...Played for the Phantastix West lacrosse club under Head Coach Claudia Ovchinnikoff...PERSONAL: Full Name: Giuliana Paige Ditsky...Daughter of Josh and Andi Ditsky...Has two sisters, Isabella, and Francesca...Major: Undecided.
Emaly Garrett DEF Fr. Willowstreet, Pa.-Lampeter-Strasburg
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Lampeter-Strasburg High School in Lampeter, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Marshall Krebs...Has earned three letters as a member of the Pioneers...Also participated in field hockey where she earned three letters...PERSONAL: Full Name: Emaly Mae Garrett...Daughter of Joey and Kim Garrett...Has one brother, Dylan, and one sister, Alexis...Major: Undecided.
Emma Gray DEF Fr. Bethlehem, Pa.-The Hill School
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends The Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Marcela Gaitan...Has earned three letters as a member of the Rams...Played club for the True PA Valley lacrosse club under Head Coach Emily Considine... PERSONAL: Full Name: Emma Elizabeth Gray...Daughter of Kevin and Maureen Gray...Has two sisters, Molly, and Tess...Major: Biology intent.
Skylar Hilmer MID Fr. San Diego, Calif.-Patrick Henry
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, Calif. and plays under Head Coach Kenny Hasselbar...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for one season as a member of the Patriots...Selected First Team All-Eastern League and Second Team All-CIF in 2021...Also named team MVP as a junior...Helped team win CIF Division 2 Championship in 2019...Also participated in tennis and soccer...Played for the Coast Lacrosse Club under Head Coach Rebecca Kingsbury...PERSONAL: Full Name: Skylar Hilmer...Daughter of Michael Hilmer and Tia Christiana...Has one brother, Kieran Hilmer...Major: Psychology intent.
Haley Hodak MID Fr. Severn, Md.-Old Mill
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Old Mill High School in Millersville, Md. and plays under Head Coach Chelsea Hauswirth...Has earned three letters as a member of the Patriots...Played for the Pure Lacrosse Club and Maryland United West Lacrosse Club under coaches Mark Allgaier and Jenn Baldwin...PERSONAL: Full Name: Haley Norma Hodak...Daughter of Robert and Ayumi Hodak...Has two sisters, Lara, and Amber...Major: Undecided.
Cassandra Huber ATT/MID Fr. Newbury Park, Calif.-Newbury Park
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, Calif. and plays under Head Coach Michelle Yarger...Has earned three letters as a member of the Panthers...Posted 40 goals and seven assists as a junior...Was named Marmonte All-League First Team and All-Ventura County First Team in 2021...Also participated in soccer...Played for Team Scream, Fire Lacrosse, Mad Dog LA, and Mad Dog Elite lacrosse clubs...PERSONAL: Full Name: Cassandra Alexis Huber...Daughter of Chris and Cheryl Huber...Has one brother, Topher, and one sister, Charli...Major: Undecided.
Gina Jaffurs MID Fr. Leonardtown, Md.-St. Mary's Ryken College High School
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends St. Mary's Ryken College High School in Leonardtown, Md. and plays under Head Coach Jeff Worcester...Has earned three letters as a member of the Knights and has served as a captain for one season...Named to the Second Team of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)...Also participated in field hockey and basketball...Earned All-County First Team recognition in field hockey in 2020...Played for Uproar Elite and Maryland Select lacrosse clubs...Was selected as an All-Star for the National Cup District East Tournament...PERSONAL: Full Name: Gina Marie Jaffurs...Daughter of Alex and Christine Jaffurs...Has one brother, Nicholas...Major: Marketing and psychology intent.
Brynn Klueber ATT Fr. West Chester, Pa.-West Chester East
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends West Chester East High School in West Chester, Pa. and plays under Head Coach Jessica Rice as a member of the Vikings...Played for the Philly Blast lacrosse club under Head Coach Josie Tomaino...PERSONAL: Full Name: Brynn Klueber...Daughter of Richard and Tiffany Kleuber...Has one sister, Lacey...Major: Statistics intent.
Maggie McCabe MID Fr. Levittown, N.Y.-Division Avenue
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Division Avenue High School in Levittown, N.Y. and plays under Head Coach Sean Donnellan...Was named to the all-county team in 2021 as a member of the Blue Dragons...Also played soccer and basketball...Selected to the all-conference team in soccer in 2020...Played for the Long Island Top Guns lacrosse club...PERSONAL: Full Name: Maggie Noel McCabe...Daughter of James and Timora McCabe...Has one brother, Finnegan...Major: Pre-law intent.
Gretchen McCann DEF Fr. Savage, Minn.-Prior Lake
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Prior Lake High School in Savage, Minn. and plays under Head Coach Heather Pierson...Has earned two letters as a member of the Lakers...Helped her team win the state championship in 2021...Also has earned two letters in gymnastics...Played for the Team 36 lacrosse club under Head Coach Kaite Polson-McCannon...PERSONAL: Full Name: Gretchen Linda McCann...Daughter of Jason and Stephanie McCann...Has one sister, Annabel...Major: Interior design intent.
Kylie McGovern ATT Fr. Westbury, N.Y.-Carle Place
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Carle Place High School in Carle Place, N.Y. and plays under Head Coach Stephanie Peragallo...Helped the Frogs win two Nassau County Lacrosse Championships...Named an all-star at the 2021 New York State Regional Championships...Also participated in field hockey...Won three Nassau County Field hockey Championships and three Long Island Field Hockey Championships...Earned the 2021 Nassau County Unsung Hero Award in field hockey...Played for the Long Island Top Guns lacrosse club...PERSONAL: Full Name: Kylie Jean McGovern...Daughter of Jim and Jennifer McGovern...Has one brother, Connor, and one sister, Kaitlyn...Major: Elementary education intent.
Sydney Minick ATT Fr. Mason, Ohio-William Mason
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends William Mason High School in Mason, Ohio and plays under Head Coach Jenna Griffiths...Has earned three letters as a member of the Comets...Won the Mason Girls Lacrosse Iron Women and Rookie of the Year awards...Also participated in volleyball and tennis...Played for the Major Force Lacrosse Black club... PERSONAL: Full Name: Sydney Elizabeth Minick...Daughter of Chris and Patti Minick...Has one brother, Matthew, and one sister, Ellie...Major: Women's and Gender Studies intent.
Edith Prager MID Fr. Lake Oswego, Ore.-Lake Oswego
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Lake Oswego High School in Lake Oswego High School and plays under Head Coach Lauren Anderson...Has earned two letters as a member of the Lakers...Also played basketball, soccer, and water polo...Played club lacrosse for 3D Oregon and Tenacity Portland...PERSONAL: Full Name: Edith Marie Prager...Daughter of Todd and Jen Prager...Has one sister, Mille...Major: Pre-law intent.
Jaden Sellers ATT Fr. Austin, Texas-Lake Travis
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas and plays under Head Coach Brandie Leach...Has earned three letters and has served as a captain for two seasons...Named to the all-state team in 2021...Also participated in basketball and volleyball...PERSONAL: Full Name: Jaden Cain Sellers...Daughter of Chris Sellers and Brandie Leach...Has one brother, Hunter Sellers...Major: Prechiropractic intent.
Briar Slattery Goalie Fr. Woodstock, Ontario-Everest Academy
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Everest Academy in Concord, Ontario and plays under Head Coach Hanna Burnett...Also played field and box lacrosse for Kitchener-Waterloo United under Head Coach Ken Lubert...PERSONAL: Full Name: Briar Ann Slattery...Daughter of Matthew and Marcy Slattery...Has one brother, Drake...Major: Human resources intent.
Annika Wozney MID/DEF Fr. Elk River, Minn.-Elk River
EMU: Joins the EMU lacrosse program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Elk River High School in Elk River, Minn. and plays under Head Coach Stephanie Anderson...Has earned three letters and served as a captain for two seasons as a member of the Elks...Named to the all-conference and all-section teams as a junior...Helped team finish runner up at 2021 sectional game...Also participated in basketball and track & field...Played for the Minnesota Elite 2022 club team under Head Coach Megan Menzuber...PERSONAL: Full Name: Annika Jane Wozney...Daughter of Bradley and Becky Wozney...Has one sister, Katelyn...Major: Biology intent.
Lacrosse Updates EMU's Championship Trophy
Friday, May 02
Lacrosse Falls to Marquette on Senior Day
Friday, April 25
EMU Defeats Akron, 16-12, to Punch Ticket to MAC Tournament
Sunday, April 20
Ainsley McLain Talks about Pediatric Cancer
Tuesday, April 08