Louisville Adds Nine Players for 2020 Class
November 18, 2019 | Women's Lacrosse
The class includes players from both the United States and Canada and six different states, led by two from New York and Pennsylvania.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville women's lacrosse announced their 2020 class, which features nine student-athletes.
The class includes players from both the United States and Canada and six different states, led by two from New York and Pennsylvania.
"We are very excited about our 2020 recruiting class, which is a talented class," said head coach Scott Teeter. "This class makes us better at every position and includes players from some of the top club teams in the nation."
Sara Addeche, Goalie, Foxborough, Mass., Foxborough
Addeche is a three-time All-Hockomock selection and following her sophomore and junior seasons was an Eastern Mass. All State selection. As a sophomore, she helped lead the Warriors to 17 wins and a trip to the Division 2 state semifinals. That season, she had 112 saves and had a .360 save percentage. Last season, she helped lead Foxborough to a 16-8 record and their first ever sectional title.
"Sara is a pure stopper. She has phenomenal communication skills, which really helps out her defense. She definitely solidifies our goalie position for the future." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Sara Chose UofL – "As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew Louisville is where I wanted to go. Everyone I met was so welcoming and sweet."
Megan Dunn, Attacker, Highlands Ranch, Colo., ThunderRidge
Dunn comes to Louisville from ThunderRidge where she earned All League honors as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She was named Academic First Team All State as a junior. She helped lead ThunderRidge to a combined 33-16 record over the last three seasons, including a league championship in 2017. She finished with a career-high 32 points and 16 assists last season and enters her senior year with 85 career goals and 46 career assists.
"Megan is a very steady, unselfish attacker. She does a lot of things well and doesn't have a flaw in her game." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Megan Chose UofL – "The competition of the ACC and the feeling of home when I first stepped on campus."
Chloe Fisher, Midfielder, Lakeville, Minn., Lakeville North
Fisher helped lead Lakeville North to a fourth place finish at the state championship in 2018 and a third place finish in 2019. She also helped lead them to section championships in 2018 and 2019. She has been named All State and All Conference all three years and in addition was named All Section following her junior season. As a senior, she finished with 58 goals, 18 assists and 68 ground balls. She enters her senior campaign with 135 goals and 86 assists.
"Chloe is a well-rounded player that does everything well. We are excited to have her in our attacking systems. She's an excellent dodger, has the ability to go left or right and she can finish." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Chloe Chose UofL – "I could tell everyone wants to be the best and I wanted to be a part of that. Also, the campus felt like home."
Isabella Karstein, Midfielder, Reading, Pa., Exeter Township
Karstein is a three-year letterwinner at Exeter Township, where she helped lead them to a county championship last season. She was named All Berks County and All Central Pennsylvania Team as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She was named US Lacrosse All American as a sophomore and junior. She has 205 career goals and 64 assists. Last season, she finished with a career-high 74 goals and 22 assists.
"Isabella is a two-way force in the midfield. She has great athleticism and understands how to play a systematic approach. We look for her to contribute on both ends." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Isabella Chose UofL – "I fell in love with Louisville as soon as I stepped on campus. It felt like home."
Elizabeth Kennedy, Attacker, Brooklandville, Md., St. Paul's School for Girls
Kennedy comes to Louisville after playing for St. Paul's School for Girls and the Redshirts Lacrosse Club. As a junior, she helped lead St. Paul's to a 14-10 record and a trip to the IAAM A Division championship game. She was a three-sport athlete at St. Paul's, also competing in field hockey and indoor track and field.
"Liz is a true feeder. She has superior stick skills, really soft hands and a finishing touch." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Elizabeth Chose UofL – "I chose UofL because of the coaching staff. I was inspired by their coaching style and felt it would be a great fit for my personality and lacrosse skills. My goal is to always improve and they will help make me a better player."
Coco Redican, Attacker, Pittsburgh, Pa., Shady Side Academy
Redican played for Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, Pa., who she helped lead to a WPIAL championship in 2019, the first in program history. They reached the 2019 PIAA Girls' Lacrosse State Championship quarterfinals, before losing to eventual runner-up Manheim Township. Redican finished with one goal in the quarterfinal defeat.
"Coco is a pure goal scorer that has a nose for the net. She has a tremendous skillset and can really shoot the ball." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Coco Chose UofL - "I loved every single person I crossed paths with and it just felt right."
Ashley and Taylor Sampone, Defenders, Rochester, N.Y., Pittsford-Mendon
Ashley and Taylor Sampone, twin sisters, helped lead Pittsford-Mendon to a sectional championship and a trip to the state semifinals as juniors. As freshmen, they helped lead their track team to a sectional championship and were both named best newcomer.
Ashley earned the sportsmanship award at the state tournament. In addition, she was named second team all county following her sophomore and junior seasons.
Taylor was named first team all county after leading her team in caused turnovers as a junior.
"Both Ashley and Taylor are tenacious defenders. They are very athletic and their IQ for the game is phenomenal. They come from an outstanding club program and they work so well together on the defensive end." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Ashley Chose UofL – "I couldn't imagine spending my four years anywhere else. As soon as I walked on campus I fell in love with the people, the team, the coaches, the school and the environment. It is truly a place I would love to be at every day. I can't wait to keep building the culture."
Why Taylor Chose UofL – "It felt like home the second I got here. The coaching staff, team and facilities are the best and they are creating a culture that I knew was unlike any other."
Olivia Toll, Defender, Oshawa, Ontario, Maxwell Heights
Toll comes to Louisville from Maxwell Heights Secondary School in Oshawa, Ontario. In addition to playing lacrosse, she played basketball, badminton and curling. She also was a member of head coach Scott Teeter's 2019 U19 Canadian team that advanced to the gold medal game at the U19 World Championships. She helped lead her team to a LOSSA Championship in 2017 and 2019 and to an OFSSA Championship in 2019.
"Olivia is a shutdown defender and her instincts are second to none. Her U19 national team experience will really help support our defensive unit." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Olivia Chose UofL – "I love the dorms, the campus and the coaching staff made me feel like I could be a contributor."
For the latest information on Louisville lacrosse, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Twitter account at @LouisvilleLax or on Facebook at facebook.com/UofLLacrosse.
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The class includes players from both the United States and Canada and six different states, led by two from New York and Pennsylvania.
"We are very excited about our 2020 recruiting class, which is a talented class," said head coach Scott Teeter. "This class makes us better at every position and includes players from some of the top club teams in the nation."
Sara Addeche, Goalie, Foxborough, Mass., Foxborough
Addeche is a three-time All-Hockomock selection and following her sophomore and junior seasons was an Eastern Mass. All State selection. As a sophomore, she helped lead the Warriors to 17 wins and a trip to the Division 2 state semifinals. That season, she had 112 saves and had a .360 save percentage. Last season, she helped lead Foxborough to a 16-8 record and their first ever sectional title.
"Sara is a pure stopper. She has phenomenal communication skills, which really helps out her defense. She definitely solidifies our goalie position for the future." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Sara Chose UofL – "As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew Louisville is where I wanted to go. Everyone I met was so welcoming and sweet."
Megan Dunn, Attacker, Highlands Ranch, Colo., ThunderRidge
Dunn comes to Louisville from ThunderRidge where she earned All League honors as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She was named Academic First Team All State as a junior. She helped lead ThunderRidge to a combined 33-16 record over the last three seasons, including a league championship in 2017. She finished with a career-high 32 points and 16 assists last season and enters her senior year with 85 career goals and 46 career assists.
"Megan is a very steady, unselfish attacker. She does a lot of things well and doesn't have a flaw in her game." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Megan Chose UofL – "The competition of the ACC and the feeling of home when I first stepped on campus."
Chloe Fisher, Midfielder, Lakeville, Minn., Lakeville North
Fisher helped lead Lakeville North to a fourth place finish at the state championship in 2018 and a third place finish in 2019. She also helped lead them to section championships in 2018 and 2019. She has been named All State and All Conference all three years and in addition was named All Section following her junior season. As a senior, she finished with 58 goals, 18 assists and 68 ground balls. She enters her senior campaign with 135 goals and 86 assists.
"Chloe is a well-rounded player that does everything well. We are excited to have her in our attacking systems. She's an excellent dodger, has the ability to go left or right and she can finish." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Chloe Chose UofL – "I could tell everyone wants to be the best and I wanted to be a part of that. Also, the campus felt like home."
Isabella Karstein, Midfielder, Reading, Pa., Exeter Township
Karstein is a three-year letterwinner at Exeter Township, where she helped lead them to a county championship last season. She was named All Berks County and All Central Pennsylvania Team as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She was named US Lacrosse All American as a sophomore and junior. She has 205 career goals and 64 assists. Last season, she finished with a career-high 74 goals and 22 assists.
"Isabella is a two-way force in the midfield. She has great athleticism and understands how to play a systematic approach. We look for her to contribute on both ends." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Isabella Chose UofL – "I fell in love with Louisville as soon as I stepped on campus. It felt like home."
Elizabeth Kennedy, Attacker, Brooklandville, Md., St. Paul's School for Girls
Kennedy comes to Louisville after playing for St. Paul's School for Girls and the Redshirts Lacrosse Club. As a junior, she helped lead St. Paul's to a 14-10 record and a trip to the IAAM A Division championship game. She was a three-sport athlete at St. Paul's, also competing in field hockey and indoor track and field.
"Liz is a true feeder. She has superior stick skills, really soft hands and a finishing touch." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Elizabeth Chose UofL – "I chose UofL because of the coaching staff. I was inspired by their coaching style and felt it would be a great fit for my personality and lacrosse skills. My goal is to always improve and they will help make me a better player."
Coco Redican, Attacker, Pittsburgh, Pa., Shady Side Academy
Redican played for Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, Pa., who she helped lead to a WPIAL championship in 2019, the first in program history. They reached the 2019 PIAA Girls' Lacrosse State Championship quarterfinals, before losing to eventual runner-up Manheim Township. Redican finished with one goal in the quarterfinal defeat.
"Coco is a pure goal scorer that has a nose for the net. She has a tremendous skillset and can really shoot the ball." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Coco Chose UofL - "I loved every single person I crossed paths with and it just felt right."
Ashley and Taylor Sampone, Defenders, Rochester, N.Y., Pittsford-Mendon
Ashley and Taylor Sampone, twin sisters, helped lead Pittsford-Mendon to a sectional championship and a trip to the state semifinals as juniors. As freshmen, they helped lead their track team to a sectional championship and were both named best newcomer.
Ashley earned the sportsmanship award at the state tournament. In addition, she was named second team all county following her sophomore and junior seasons.
Taylor was named first team all county after leading her team in caused turnovers as a junior.
"Both Ashley and Taylor are tenacious defenders. They are very athletic and their IQ for the game is phenomenal. They come from an outstanding club program and they work so well together on the defensive end." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Ashley Chose UofL – "I couldn't imagine spending my four years anywhere else. As soon as I walked on campus I fell in love with the people, the team, the coaches, the school and the environment. It is truly a place I would love to be at every day. I can't wait to keep building the culture."
Why Taylor Chose UofL – "It felt like home the second I got here. The coaching staff, team and facilities are the best and they are creating a culture that I knew was unlike any other."
Olivia Toll, Defender, Oshawa, Ontario, Maxwell Heights
Toll comes to Louisville from Maxwell Heights Secondary School in Oshawa, Ontario. In addition to playing lacrosse, she played basketball, badminton and curling. She also was a member of head coach Scott Teeter's 2019 U19 Canadian team that advanced to the gold medal game at the U19 World Championships. She helped lead her team to a LOSSA Championship in 2017 and 2019 and to an OFSSA Championship in 2019.
"Olivia is a shutdown defender and her instincts are second to none. Her U19 national team experience will really help support our defensive unit." – Scott Teeter, Louisville head coach
Why Olivia Chose UofL – "I love the dorms, the campus and the coaching staff made me feel like I could be a contributor."
For the latest information on Louisville lacrosse, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's Twitter account at @LouisvilleLax or on Facebook at facebook.com/UofLLacrosse.
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