FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2019

Northern Chapter of US Lacrosse names California - Central Coast 2019 Girls All- Americans

I am pleased to announce All American, All-Academic and Jackie Pitts award recipients for the 2019 Girls' Lacrosse Season, for the California - Central Coast area in the Northern California Chapter of US Lacrosse.

Players were nominated by their coaches and voted on by members of the Central Coast girls’ high school varsity coaching community, in accordance with US Lacrosse policy.

US Lacrosse defines an All-American as: the best players from their area. They exhibit superior skills and techniques, possess exceptional game sense and knowledge and embody good sportsmanship.

Per US Lacrosse, an All-Academic player is one who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, represents high standards of academic achievement in the classroom and volunteers within their community.

The Jackie Pitts Award recognizes one senior player in each area who goes above and beyond in service to her team, school, and community. To be nominated, the athlete must truly honor the game of lacrosse, be invested in the development of the game in her community, and an exemplary member of her team. She must exemplify the fundamentals of lacrosse, work hard to improve her game, and exemplify the spirit of the game both on and off the field. Academically, she must be an outstanding student and a valued role model in her school.

Congratulations to Anna Barton from Woodside Priory School for being named the first 2019 Jackie Pitts Award recipient for the California - Central Coast region.

Congratulations to each of these exemplary representatives from Northern CA for their distinctions on the playing field, in the classroom and beyond. Award Title Full Name Grad Year Position High School All-American Anna Barton 2019 Midfield Woodside Priory School All-American Emma Briger 2019 Goalie Sacred Heart Prep All-American Taylor DeGroff 2019 Midfield Castilleja School All-American Genna Gibbons 2021 Midfield Sacred Heart Prep All-American Katie Hill 2019 Goalie All-American Charlotte Swisher 2019 Midfield All-American Page Wolfenden 2020 Attack Menlo School All-Academic Anna Barton 2019 Midfield Woodside Priory School All-Academic Caroline Daniher 2020 Midfield Woodside High School All-Academic Taylor DeGroff 2019 Midfield Castilleja School All-Academic Elyssa Holman 2019 Defense Palo Alto High School All-Academic Charlotte Swisher 2019 Midfield Menlo School All-Academic Nellie Tonev 2020 Goalie The Harker School All-Academic Heidi Zhang 2019 Midfield The Harker School Jackie Pitts Anna Barton 2019 Midfield Woodside Priory School

Jennifer Lee

California - Central Coast All American Chair, US Lacrosse NorCal Chapter

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