Introducing Women's Lacrosse's Emily Howell
December 31, 2013 | Women's Lacrosse
Dec. 31, 2013
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Emily Howell enjoyed a feat few achieve during their prep careers. One of four Maryland signees in Louisville's women's lacrosse signing class, Howell earned high honors for her performances in the classroom and on the field.
The Laurel, Md., resident, in addition to being named to the Washington D.C. Brine National All-America Team in 2012 and 2013, was tabbed a U.S. Lacrosse High School Academic All-American in 2013.
"Emily has incredible intelligence on and off the field," head coach Kellie Young said. "She reads opponents and picks off passes as if they were giving it to her. She sees plays before they develop and works with her teammates to shut down her opponents."
Howell, who has excelled in lacrosse at Atholton High under coaches Chrystal Shelley and Devin White, is a four-year letterwinner and has been a starter since her sophomore campaign. As a junior, she was selected as the team's unsung hero. Howell also plays club lacrosse for TLC.
Her success hasn't been limited to just lacrosse. Howell has started on the varsity soccer team for three seasons, including receiving honorable mention accolades one year. As a senior, she was named the team's captain.
"The coaching staff is very supportive and pushes each player to their highest potential," Howell said. "Also, the enthusiasm displayed and the intensity from the coaching staff is a quality I really like."
One of three children, she is the daughter of Roger and Angela Howell. Roger ran cross country and track at Central Washington, while Emily's mother, Angela, ran cross country at Maryland-Baltimore County.
