Ranking the Top 85 seniors in Shore Conference girls lacrosse
High school girls lacrosse in the Shore Conference has been dominated by seniors this season.
Sure, there's been some new faces that have stepped up, but for the most part it has been the upperclassmen that have really led their team. From school record breakers, to lockdown goalies and defenders -- seniors have showed up big in this conference. It's been such a high level of talent that the number is in the double digits of seniors heading to Div. I collegiate programs next school year.
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The APP decided to come out with a ranking of the top 25 seniors this season. That's followed by our All-Shore Watch List.
1. Abby Boyle, Rumson-Fair Haven
The Ohio State commit is leading the Bulldogs in total point with 59 through 13 games. She leads the team in assists with 26 and is top three in scoring with 33 goals at the midfielder position. She also tallied 115 draw controls as well. The lone senior on the team has been not only showing her talents on the field, but has stepped into a leadership role verbally. She had a season-high five goals against Ocean City back last month. She eclipsed the 100-career goal mark this season and over 200 career points.
2. Talia Blum, Manasquan
The leading scorer for the Warriors with 15 goals, 22 assists to total 37 points through eight games. At the midfielder position, she’s been all over the field as not only a scorer, but a good on-ball defender. She scored her season-high four goals against Red Bank Regional and Wall in April. This week she surpassed 100 carer goals and has 178 career points.
3. Alyson Sojak, Barnegat
The only unbeaten team left in the Shore Conference, and a big part of that is thanks to the play of their all-time leading scorer in Sojak. The High Point University commit has played strong this season with 64 goals, 87 points, and 71 draw controls through 11 games this season. She had a season-high nine goals against Toms River South and Ocean Township earlier in the season. The strength in schedule is the only thing holding her from being at the top of the list, but she’s one of the top midfielders at the Shore for sure.
4. Sarah Sullivan, Trinity Hall
Probably the best all-around player on a Monarchs' team that’s beaten powerhouses Rumson-Fair Haven and Manasquan this season. She’s top five on the team in total points with 29 (17 points, 12 assists) through 12 games. She’s also tallied 19 ground balls, 26 draw controls and 14 forced turnovers for her team. The Fairfield University commit has done whatever it takes to win when it comes to down to gritty Shore Conference matchups. She’s a big reason why Trinity Hall sits at the top of the American Division.
5. Sophia Devaney, Jackson Memorial
The New Haven University commit already came into this season as a top 50 all-time Shore Conference scorer and has continued to climb that list. She has scored 43 goals through nine games, including a season-high nine goals against St. Rose. She’s also tallied 35 ground balls, 44 draw controls, and 16 forced turnovers at the midfielder position.
6. Makenna Graham, Red Bank Catholic
The Marist College commit has been a high-volume scorer for the Caseys since an underclassman and continuing that in her senior campaign. A 200-goal scorer in her career, she’s put up 28 goals in eight games so far this season. Her season-high was against Lacey where she found the net seven times. At the attack position, she has 39 points on the season which adds to her 315 career total.
7. Belle Porazzo, Manasquan
The fastest on the Warriors roster with the ball in her stick, the Jacksonville University commit is tough to defend. She’s scored 14 goals and has tallied 17 ground balls so far this season. As a defender, she’s physical and can stay in front of opposing players. She came up big in a grudge match with Rumson-Fair Haven when she had a season-high four goals.
8. Conley Smolokoff, Shore
Although she’s more known as a defender, the midfielder still managed to hit her 100th career point this season in a win over Southern. The Colgate University commit has scored 39 goals through 13 games and has forced 25 turnovers. She’s a complete two-way player for the Blue Devils that has been doing whatever necessary for her team to win.
9. Kali Saito, Manasquan
Saito has been on of the top scorers for the Warriors this season with 13 goals. She’s also tallied eight ground balls and five forced turnovers.She had a season-high four goals against Shore last month. Committed to play at Temple University next season, she’s been a fundamental part to Manasquan being one of the top teams in the Shore Conference.
10. Kiya Martin, Trinity Hall
Martin is another senior on the Trinity Hall team that’s been stepping up in more ways than one. The Holy Cross commit has had 11 goals and assists on the season to go with 21 ground balls, six draw controls and eight forced turnovers. Her season-high was against Middletown South when she scored three goals.
11. Madi Eollo, Toms River North
The Rider University commit has ramped up her scoring output in the ladder half of the season. She’s had games against Howell and Lacey where she scored a season-high six goals for wins. She’s also had three games where she scored four goals. Through 11 games she’s scored 33 goals, tallied 19 assists, 39 ground balls, 40 draw controls and 14 forced turnovers.
12. Bianca Chiarella, Manasquan
She’s carried the Warriors on the draw control and defense so far this season. She tallied 36 draw controls, seven forced turnovers, and 24 ground balls. Offensively she still managed to score 10 goals and have four assists. Next season she won’t be too far away as she’ll head to Rutgers University.
13. Julianna Farinacci, Manasquan
Another solid two-way player for the Warriors that has done everything needed for her team. The University of Delaware commit has scored 10 goals and have had eight assists. She’s also tallied 13 ground balls, 11 draw controls and nine forced turnovers.
14. Ellie O’Shea, Manasquan
She’s one of the best players on defense for the Warriors. The Stonehill College commit has one goal so far this season. She’s tallied 11 ground balls, four draw controls, and nine forced turnovers.
15. Maeve Meehan, Lacey
Although the team has struggled so far this season, the East Carolina University commit has been doing a solid job at the net. She’s had 65 total saves this season, her season-high was was 23 saves against Red Bank Catholic. She has over 600 saves in her high school career.
16. Kiki Noe, Manasquan
She’s only allowed over nine goals in a single match once so far this season. Noe has been a reliable goalie for the Warriors. She’s made 39 saves and allowed in 41 goals in eight games. Her season-high was 10 goals against Trinity Hall last month.
17. Skylar O’Keefe, Middletown South
At the attack position, she scored 11 goals and made five assists for the Eagles in seven games. She’s close to reaching 100 career goals.
18. Regan Ottinger, Wall
A goalie that has had multiple strong performances so far this season with 73 total saves. She had a season-high 15 saves against Manasquan and Red Bank Regional.
19. Matilda Ventresca, Point Pleasant Beach
A midfielder that has scored her 200th goal against Ranney when she scored five goals. The midfielder has scored 29 goals, had 20 assists, 41 ground balls, 57 draw controls, and 15 forced turnovers.
20. Lily Savko, Red Bank Regional
The midfielder had a season-high five goals against Old Bridge. She has 25 points and ground balls so far this season for the Bucs.
21. Liliana Davis, Southern
One of the top defenders on the team that has tallied 12 ground balls, three draw controls, and 16 forced turnovers so far this season.
22. Madeline Johnson, Manasquan
One of the top defenders for the Warriors that’s heading to Wesleyan in Connecticut next season. Has had seven ground balls, an assist, and 11 forced turnovers this season.
23. Emalie Menegus, Barnegat
So far this season, the goalie has made 86 saves for the unbeaten Bengals. She had a season-high 13 saves against Toms River East.
24. Kasey Rasker, Manalapan
The midfielder has eight goals, made nine assists, tallied 13 ground balls, four controls and seven forced turnovers this season.
25. Gianna Rao, Donovan Catholic
At the attack position, she is the leading scorer of the team with 22 goals this season to with 20 ground balls.
All-Shore Watch List
American Division
Julianna Farinacci, Manasquan
Maggie Grable, Manasquan
Sophia Callano, Red Bank Regional
Jillian Doody, Red Bank Regional
Samantha Henry, Red Bank Regional
Bianca Boker, Shore
Ava Palmberg, Shore
Shea Vezina, Shore
Anne Sperber, Trinity Hall
Colonial Division
Giana Germano, Barnegat
Madison Jackson, Barnegat
Samantha Manco, Barnegat
Emma Bianco, Central Regional
Gracie Lowe, Central Regional
Mary Vespoli, Central Regional
Kathleen Lopez, Lacey
Carolyn Ecklord, Red Bank Catholic
Molly Sheehan, Red Bank Catholic
Lilly Fried, Toms River North
Lana Hayes, Toms River North
Julia Montanile, Toms River North
Sabrina Redding, Toms River North
Dani Taylor, Ocean Township
Aileen Carr, Wall
Kaylee Latz, Wall
Alexa Yonelunas, Wall
Regan Ottinger, Wall
Constitution Division
Abigail Anfuso, Brick Township
Clare Ashe, Brick Township
Molly O’Brien, Brick Township
Paige Smurro, Colts Neck
Sara Knice, Howell
Emma Sosner, Jackson Memorial
Juliette Ryan, Point Pleasant Boro
Julianna Batin, Toms River East
Shannon Briles, Toms River East
Tory Hayduk, Toms River East
Addison Husenica, Toms River East
Alena Kelly, Toms River East
Kylie Murphy, Toms River East
Sydney Murphy, Toms River East
Alyssa Kromer, Toms River South
Eva Kuri, Toms River South
Freedom Division
Fiona Flaherty, Holmdel
Ashleigh Peragine, Holmdel
Angelina Petriello, Holmdel
Faith Samaan, Holmdel
Rachel Tucker, Manalapan
Kristina Hulse, Manalapan
Alexandria Hede, Marlboro
Blake Russin, Marlboro
Ava Sigrist, Middletown North
Kate Hicks, Monmouth
Gina Umek, Point Pleasant Beach
Leila Lindquist, Point Pleasant Beach
Independence
Olivia Armstrong, Donovan Catholic
Kaliya Bernard, Long Branch
Samantha Ramirez-Posadas
Natalia Galicia-Herrera, Long Branch
Alayah Vincent, Long Branch
Sophia Lennon, Ranney
Abigail Benarick, St. John Vianney
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ Shore girls lacrosse: Class of 2024 senior player rankings