HAMILTON – Colgate University Head Women's Lacrosse Coach
Kathy Taylor announced 11 newcomers who will be joining the program for 2022-23.
The Raiders welcome 10 incoming freshmen and a junior transfer this fall. Taylor's incoming class features five attackers, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper who together hail from six different states. This year's newcomers join a strong group of 25 returners in 2022.
"We are excited to have this talented well-balanced incoming class on campus and we're anxious to get going," Taylor said. "Our staff can already feel the team excitement as the first years are being folded into the growing program and the returners embrace their addition.
"This class is intentionally attack-heavy in an effort to increase our scoring ability and depth on offense. Partnered with the speed and talent in the midfield, we see great fast-break scoring opportunities ahead. While we return a great core of defenders, we are thrilled to add two new defensive players and a veteran goalie to the program."
Colgate's 11 newcomers are listed below in alphabetical order.
Ella Bishara
5-3 | Attack
Parkland, Fla. | Pine Crest School
Before Colgate
Attended Pine Crest School, where she lettered in women's lacrosse and soccer…racked up 156 goals and 42 assists as a four-year starter during her high school career…named a USA Lacrosse All-American as a senior…posted 72 goals, 14 assists, and 80 draw controls as a senior captain on her way to Miami Herald All-County honors as the team's leading scorer…helped lead her team to four consecutive District Championships…three-time First Team All-District and two-year First Team All-County honoree…named Athlete of the Year after senior season at Pine Crest.
Personal
Born: Ella Marie Bishara in Minneola, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of Laurie and Jason Bishara…has one sister, Gwyneth.
Josie Cavallo
5-9 | Defender
West Nyack, N.Y. | Albertus Magnus
Before Colgate
Played four years of varsity lacrosse at Albertus Magnus High School…lettered in lacrosse and soccer…garnered All-League honors in 2021 and 2022 for lacrosse and earned All Section 2021 and 2022…named a Regional All=American for soccer in 2021…two-time Sectional Finalist at Albertus Magnus…registered 120 goals and 39 assists during her high school career, highlighted by a standout senior season with 55 goals, 24 assists, and 127 draw controls…member of National Honor Society.
Personal
Born: Josie Leigh Cavallo in Suffern, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of James and Lisa Cavallo…has two sisters, Isabelle and Chloe.
Meg Cole
5-5 | Midfield/Defender
Henniker, N.H. | The Governor's Academy
Before Colgate
Scored 104 goals, dished out 42 assists, secured 140 draw controls, and registered 85 ground balls during her high school career at The Governor's Academy…stellar senior season with 26 goals, six assists, 40 draw controls, and 19 ground balls to earn Academic All-American and All-NEPSAC honors in 2022…named to New Hampshire All-State Team (DII) in 2018 and 2019 before earning All-ISL honors as a senior…two-time New Hampshire Scholar Athlete for Soccer (2017, 2018) and Lacrosse (2018, 2019)..named Most Valuable Player at John Stark Regional High School in 2019 and earned the same honor at Governor's Academy in 2022.
Personal
Born: Meghan Markham Cole in Nashua, N.H.
Family: Daughter of Holly Aubel and Barret Cole…has one brother, Jake.
Grace DelNegro
5-5 | Midfielder
Tiburon, Calif. | St. Ignatius College Preparatory
Before Colgate
Amassed 102 points behind 48 goals and 54 assists in three years of varsity lacrosse at St. Ignatius College Preparatory…played in Adrenaline All-American Senior Game in 2022 and earned First Team All-West Bay Athletic League after posting 33 goals, 36 assists, and 17 ground balls during senior campaign…two-year team captain and also played field hockey…helped lead her team to West Bay Athletic League and Central Coast Section Championships in 2022 …went undefeated in California during senior season.
Personal
Born: Grace Olivia DelNegro in New York, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of Artie and Missy DelNegro…has one sister, Chloe.
Ellrose Hanlon
5-3 | Defender
Manlius, N.Y. | Fayetteville-Manlius
Before Colgate
Attended nearby Fayetteville-Manlius High School, where she played four years of varsity lacrosse…starter for three seasons…posted 32 ground balls and 38 draw controls as a senior…also competed in soccer, basketball, and indoor track…two-time All-League honoree in lacrosse…earned the FM Pride Award and Clarence E. Gaffey Memorial Award in 2022…state qualifier in track in 2022…helped lead her team to the state finals in 2019 and a semifinal appearance in 2022…member of National Honor Society.
Personal
Born: Ellrose Hanlon in Manlius, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of Kevin and Denise Hanlon…has one brother, Mark, and a sister, Lilly.
Ellie Hedges
5-5 | Attack
Rye, N.Y. | Rye
Before Colgate
Four-year starter on Rye High School's varsity lacrosse team, compiling 219 points on 121 goals and 98 assists…two-time team captain…two-time team points leader…US Lacrosse High School All-American Academic Team in 2022…two-time New York State Section 1 All-Section and All-League honors…named to Lohud's Players to Watch List and Lohud's Elite 11 and Second 11 preseason All-Star List in 2021 and 2022…helped team advance to the Section 1 League Finals in 2019…also played four years of varsity field hockey…team captain…New York State Section 1 All-Section honors and three-time All-League honors…Section 1 League Championship in 2020…played for Sound Lacrosse Club…member of National Honor Society.
Personal
Born: Eleanor Elisabeth Hedges in Greenwich, Conn.
Family: Daughter of James and Michele Hedges.
Molly Krestinski
5-6 | Midfielder
Bronxville, N.Y. | Bronxville
Before Colgate
Played four years of varsity lacrosse at Bronxville, compiling 111 goals, 43 assists, and 82 draw controls…named a 2022 All-American and garnered All-League and All-Section honors after registering 91 points behind 66 goals and 25 assists as a senior…two-time USA Lacrosse High School Notable Player of the Week (USA Lacrosse Magazine)...Lower Hudson Valley Preseason Elite 1…2021 All-Section honoree…two-time leading scorer for Bronxville…helped lead her team to a 2022 New York Class D State Championship, Regional Championship, and Section 1 Championship. Bronxville team ranked #8 in the country by US Lacrosse Magazine.
Personal
Born: Molly Daly Krestinski in Bronxville, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of Kurt and Erin Krestinski…has one brother, PJ, and sister, Megan.
Sarah Marcovici
5-3 | Attack
Ridgewood, N.J. | Ridgewood
Before Colgate
Attended Ridgewood High School, where she compiled 64 points on 41 goals and 23 assists during her three-year varsity career…named a 2022 Top Senior Lacrosse Player in the state of New Jersey…twice named to the NJ Under Armour All-America Highlight Team (2020 and 2021)...2020 US Lacrosse Magazine 2022 National Player Watchlist…2020 Under Armour 150 Showcase selectee…helped lead her team to two Bergen County Championships…high school team ranked 11th nationally in 2020…registered 26 points behind 17 goals and nine assists as a senior…also competed in varsity ski racing and soccer…member of National Honor Society.
Personal
Born: Sarah Marcovici in Ridgewood, N.J.
Family: Daughter of Gil and Michelle Marcovici…has one brother, Jacob, and a sister, Sofie.
Helena Morrison
5-5 | Goalkeeper
Brielle, N.J. | Manasquan
Before Colgate
Spent two seasons at American University…served as the starting goalkeeper in two of her seven games as a sophomore…closed the season with 17 saves and an 11.59 goals against average in 201 minutes...had a season-high eight saves against George Mason (2/23)...earned five starting assignments as a freshman and totaled 31 saves…played for Manasquan High School, where she had 57 saves as a junior, including nine during the state semifinal ...Second Team All-Conference (2019)...Patriot League Honor Roll member.
Personal
Born: Helena Lynn Morrison in Pennsylvania.
Family: Niece of Elizabeth Wallace…has two brothers, Braxton and Kim Beni-Azza.
Caroline Panzirer
5-7 | Attack/Midfielder
Katonah, N.Y. | John Jay
Before Colgate
Compiled 197 points behind 143 goals and 54 assists during high school career at John Jay…named a 2022 All-American after leading the team in scoring with 77 goals, 31 assists, and 108 points…garnered First Team All-Star and Jackie Pitts Award honors…also named to 2022 Lohud Elite 11 and All-Section…two-time All-League and Second Team All-Star…named a 2019 NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete…helped her team to a Section Championship and Regional Finalist appearance in 2022...Player of the game in Section Finals and Postseason Game Changer in 2021…three-time Player of the Game…member of National Honor Society.
Personal
Born: Caroline Frances Panzirer in Katonah, N.Y.
Family: Daughter of David and Karen Panzirer…has one brother, Luke, and one sister, Morgan.
Amelia Reinholt
5-6 | Attack
Wayne, Pa. | Radnor
Before Colgate
A 2022 Academic All-American from Radnor High School, Reinholt posted 53 goals and 36 assists for a total of 89 points…garnered USA Lacrosse All-Central League First Team, All-Delco First Team, All-Main Line First Team honors as a senior captain in 2022…named to 2022 NXT Philly Showcase All-Star Team…named to USA Lacrosse National Honor Society…helped guide her team to a PIAA State Championship in 2021…also competed in varsity tennis…recipient of Radnor High School's 2022 Pixie Hamilton Award…member of National Honor Society.
Personal
Born: Amelia Calhoun Reinholt in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Family: Daughter of Lia Calhoun and Michael Homans…has two sisters, Georgia and Anne, and one brother, Maxwell…aunt Anna Betterton Steel graduated from Colgate in 1991.
