By Izzy Shoemaker ’26
The Seminary girls’ lacrosse team is celebrating another fantastic season in the Wyoming Valley Conference. Currently a top-five local program, the team boasts a winning record and only three losses heading into districts.
With a deep and talented roster, the Knights have already had plenty to celebrate this season. Standouts Ellie Kersey ‘27 and Kylie Romanchik ‘25 celebrated career milestones earlier in the season. Kersey scored her 100th goal and Romanchik hit 100 points against Bellefonte High School. Anchoring the defense is senior goalkeeper, Eva Blaum ‘25, who committed to further her academic and athletic career at the University of Toronto.
Both Blaum and Romanchik serve as captains on the team, alongside Avery Luksic ‘25 and Dallas Hanson-Richart ‘25, both of whom were awarded all-conference accolades last season. This veteran core has shaped the girls’ lacrosse program over their four years as team members, and continues to lead and inspire their younger teammates.
These four seniors are eyeing a deep postseason run for the Knights, and their highly talented team is uber dedicated to making a strong run in districts this year. This team is hungry to come out on top and is more motivated than ever to get there. The motivation in part stems from the Knights’ “unfinished business” from last season, when they lost to Abington Heights High School in the district semi-final. Yet, the Knights have grown and came into this season ready to win.
Members of the girls lacrosse team don’t only focus on statistics and wins when discussing lacrosse, however. Three-year team member, Ryleigh McDonnell’26, said, “It’s great to have a lot of success, but I think what everyone enjoys most is playing a sport they love with their friends. It’s my favorite time of year.” Sophia Medico ‘26 agreed, saying, “I look forward to lacrosse every day, and everyone loves being out there together-especially when the weather’s nice!” The team’s ability to foster success and healthy, positive team dynamics has the roster size consistently growing. The Knights surely have the talent and poise to make this season one to remember.