Special report on the Florida Gators lacrosse team:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida women’s lacrosse team has added 10 newcomers for the 2021 season.
Ashley Gonzalez, Maggi Hall, Julia Hammerschlag, Liz Harrison, Emily Lortz, Jackie Norsworthy, Bella Palagonia, Emma Panciocco, Danielle Pavinelli and Kelly Schluederberg have all signed their National Letters of Intent and will join the Gators for the 2020-21 academic year.
This class continues an impressive run of recruiting under Amanda O’Leary, as the Gators secured NLIs from two ILWomen Top-40 recruits and four ILWomen On the Rise recruits.
“We are extremely excited about these 10 young women joining our Florida Gator lacrosse family,” said head coach Amanda O’Leary. “They are not only great athletes and competitors, but wonderful people. We look forward to their skills and character that will help uphold the standard for Florida lacrosse.”
Meet the Gators:
Ashley Gonzalez – Midfield – Dix Hills, N.Y.
Quick Facts
* Played at the 2018 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* In 2018 season, she recorded 51 goals and 17 assists
* Plays for Half Hallow Hills High School West
* Plays club for LI Yellow Jackets 2020
Maggi Hall – Attack – Bel Air, Md.
Quick Facts
* Played at the 2019 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Ranked 7th overall in the 2020 class according to ILWomen
* Plays for Bel Air High School
* Plays club for the Sky Walkers 2020 Blue
Julia Hammerschlag – Goalkeeper – Reisterstown, Md.
Quick Facts
* Ranked 30th overall in the 2020 class according to ILWomen
* Helped McDonogh become 2019 IAAM A Conference Champions
* Played at the 2019 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Played at the 2018 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Plays for the McDonogh School
* Plays club for M&D 2020 Black
Liz Harrison – Attack – Delray Beach, Fla.
Quick Facts
* Helped American Heritage to a 22-2 record in 2019 season
* Aided the team to No. 14 in the nation and No. 2 in the state of Florida
* Plays for American Heritage School – Boca/Delray
Emily Lortz – Defense – Malvern, Pa.
Quick Facts
* Named to the National Tournament Philly Team 1
* Member of the 2017 Under Armour Command Team
* 3D Fall Freshman All-Star
* Plays for Conestoga High School
* Plays club for Philly Blast 2020 Elite
Jackie Norsworthy – Midfield – Orlando, Fla.
Quick Facts
* Named a “On the Rise” recruit by ILWomen
* Helped Lake Highland to a state championship in 2019
* Brine/US Lacrosse High School Player of the Month (South Region)
* Played at the 2019 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Played at the 2018 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Plays for Lake Highland Prep School
* Plays club for Hero’s 2020 Green
Bella Palagonia – Midfield – Locust Valley, N.Y.
Quick Facts
* Played at the 2019 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Under Armour 150 selection
* Member of the 2016 U14 National Championship team
* Plays for St. Anthony’s High School
* Plays club for LI Yellow Jackets 2020 Curcio
Emma Panciocco – Midfield – Riverhead, N.Y.
Quick Facts
* Named a “On the Rise” recruit by ILWomen
* Played at the 2019 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Plays for Riverhead Senior High School
* Plays club for LI Top Guns 2020 Black
Danielle Pavinelli – Attack – Northport, N.Y.
Quick Facts
* Named a “On the Rise” recruit by ILWomen
* Played at the 2019 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Plays for Northport Senior High School
* Plays club for LI Yellow Jackets 2020 Curcio
* Sister of former Gator Allie Pavinelli (15-18)
Kelly Schluederberg – Midfield – Elkridge, Md.
Quick Facts
* Named a “On the Rise” recruit by ILWomen
* Played at the 2019 ILWomen Epoch Committed Academy
* Plays for Howard High School
* Plays club for 2020’s Green
* Older sister Katie plays for Penn State women’s lacrosse
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