{"id":11499145,"date":"2025-06-16T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T11:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/?p=11499145"},"modified":"2025-06-15T22:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T02:59:53","slug":"high-school-all-metro-girls-lacrosse-2025-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/2025\/06\/16\/high-school-all-metro-girls-lacrosse-2025-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Baltimore Sun All-Metro girls lacrosse for 2025 season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are The Baltimore Sun\u2019s All-Metro girls lacrosse teams for the 2025 season:<\/p>\n

Player of the Year<\/h4>\n

Emma Penczek, Manchester Valley, senior, midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some day, when Manchester Valley midfielder Emma Penczek looks back on one of the most storied high school careers in state history, she\u2019ll think about the championships she helped win and the records she shattered. But those accomplishments will take a backseat to something a bit less tangible, though more important in her eyes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the accolades and accomplishments are amazing, but I think the best thing that has happened to me in my four years of high school is the amount of friendships that I\u2019ve built with a variety of people,\u201d Penczek said. \u201cThose friendships have truly made an impact on my life, and I wouldn\u2019t change that for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Clemson commit also wouldn\u2019t change the results of her unparalleled senior season, in which she racked up 89 goals, 56 assists, 124 draw controls and 39 caused turnovers, capped by a four-goal, four-assist performance in a 17-9 win over Glenelg in the Class 2A state title game<\/a>. All told, her top-ranked Mavericks finished 19-0, outscoring opponents 354-62 to earn a No. 4 national ranking, and No. 1 among public schools, by USA Lacrosse.<\/p>\n

The perfect season capped a career in which Penczek broke the Carroll County record for goals (329), eclipsing the 307 scored by former Century star Katie Schwartzmann, who went on to become a two-time Tewaaraton Award winner at Maryland in 2012 and 2013. Penczek also shattered school records for career points (487), assists (158) and draw controls (437) while winning a pair of state titles along the way.<\/p>\n

Now, the 18-year-old is set to begin her college career at Clemson, departing for the summer semester this month. She plans to major in sports communications while playing for a team that\u2019s become a burgeoning national power after only its third year of competition in the Atlantic Coast Conference.<\/p>\n

Still, she said there always will be something special about her senior year at Manchester Valley.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was so surreal. This team was so special,\u201d she said. \u201cThis senior class … we all grew up together playing rec lacrosse. Being able to go out with an undefeated season and winning the state championship with this group of girls was so amazing. I couldn\u2019t picture a better way to end.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Emma
"Being able to go out with an undefeated season and winning the state championship with this group of girls was so amazing. I couldn\u2019t picture a better way to end," Manchester Valley senior midfielder Emma Penczek said. (Karl Merton Ferron\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Coach of the Year<\/h4>\n

Brian Reese, Maryvale Prep<\/strong><\/p>\n

In his fourth year at the helm, Reese led Maryvale Prep back to prominence as a lacrosse powerhouse, helping the Lions overcome a few midseason hiccups to capture their first Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference title since 2002 and rank as high as No. 3 in the country.<\/p>\n

To get there, the Lions first had to figure out a way to overcome consecutive one-goal regular-season losses to McDonogh and Spalding. After some late-season introspection, Maryvale Prep tightened up its game and did its best work in the A Conference playoffs, first rallying from a 6-2 deficit to score a 9-8 overtime win against McDonogh in the IAAM semifinals, then roaring back from a 4-2 deficit to topple Spalding, 7-5, in the final.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we learned a lot about ourselves in those [losses], and were able to fix some deficiencies and play a lot better in the playoffs,\u201d Reese said.<\/p>\n

\"Maryvale
Karl Merton Ferron \/ Baltimore Sun<\/div>Brian Reese led Maryvale Prep to its first Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference title since 2002. (Karl Merton Ferron\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 1998 Maryland graduate and former All-America defenseman has been a driving force since coming to Maryvale Prep from Glenelg Country, where in 2017 he was named The Baltimore Sun\u2019s co-Coach of the Year.<\/p>\n

In the seven seasons before Reese took over, Maryvale Prep regularly languished in the bottom half of the A Conference standings, averaging three wins a year against league opponents. Since then, it has averaged 9.5 wins in conference and has 22 underclassmen set to return next season, including his All-Metro daughter, Cayden.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re built to last,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s not a flash-in-the-pan type of thing or catching lightning in a bottle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Success is nothing new to Reese, who was also Major League Lacrosse\u2019s coach of the year in 2009 with the Denver Outlaws, and was part of his wife Cathy Reese\u2019s coaching staff when the Terps won a national title in 2010. Still, he said this season will always be a memorable one.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s special for our girls because it\u2019s something they haven\u2019t done before, but I think they\u2019ve always wanted to do,\u201d Reese said. \u201cThey helped put Maryvale back on the map.\u201d<\/p>\n

First team<\/h4>\n

Brynn Bartlett, Howard, junior, midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n

The three-year starter and UMBC commit was the definition of an impact player for the Lions, racking up 64 goals, 45 assists, 114 draw controls and 25 caused turnovers. She already has the 10th-most points in county history.<\/p>\n

Maria Bragg, Severna Park, junior, midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n

In her third year as a starter, the Florida commit was dominant all over the field, finishing with 37 goals and 16 assists to go along with 33 caused turnovers and 94 draw controls for the Class 3A state finalists.<\/p>\n

Mckenzie Brown, McDonogh, senior, defender<\/strong><\/p>\n

This Northwestern-bound lockdown defender was also the Eagles\u2019 biggest spark in transition. Aside from causing 17 turnovers and scooping 17 ground balls, Brown\u2019s speed sparked several fast breaks for a team ranked near the top of the national rankings.<\/p>\n

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\"May
Marriotts Ridge sophomore midfielder Jenna Cratin had 56 goals and 27 assists this season. (John Gillis\/Freelance)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jenna Cratin, Marriotts Ridge, sophomore, midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n

This sophomore\u2019s speed, uncanny explosiveness and consistent ability to make defenders pay helped lead the Mustangs to the Class 3A state championship. She finished with 56 goals and 27 assists to go along with 98 ground balls, 78 draw controls and 17 caused turnovers.<\/p>\n

Ella Davis, Spalding, junior, goalie<\/strong><\/p>\n

The left-handed Virginia commit allowed just 6.3 goals per game against IAAM A Conference competition, frequently coming out of the cage to break up scoring chances and leading the Cavaliers to five one-goal wins, including two in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Sofia Herrera, St. Paul\u2019s, senior, defender<\/strong><\/p>\n

The leader of a defense that held opponents to six goals or fewer nine times, this Maryland commit racked up 24 ground balls and caused seven turnovers while marking the opponent\u2019s top threat. She also used her standout speed to spark the Gators\u2019 transition game.<\/p>\n

\"Maryvale's
Maryvale Prep junior attacker Cayden Reese, right, and McDonogh junior defender Kit Laake are both first-team selections. (Haldan Kirsch\/Freelance)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kit Laake, McDonogh, junior, defender<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Maryland commit dominated defensively for IAAM A Conference regular-season champs, causing 25 turnovers and scooping 31 ground balls while always taking on the opponent\u2019s top offensive threat. She is ranked as the nation\u2019s top junior defender by Inside Lacrosse.<\/p>\n

Nora Lopes, Broadneck, junior, midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Louisville-bound midfielder dominated at both ends of the field, finishing with 69 goals and 12 assists in leading the Bruins to their fifth straight Class 4A state title. Her standout speed made her a constant threat in transition.<\/p>\n

\"South
South Carroll senior midfielder Leah Miller, right, had 86 goals and 14 assists while winning 97 draw controls this season. (Brian Krista\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Leah Miller, South Carroll, senior, midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Maryland commit did it all for the Class 1A state champions, finishing with 86 goals and 14 assists while winning 97 draw controls, scooping 41 ground balls and forcing 17 turnovers. Despite constant face guards, she scored at least five goals in nine games.<\/p>\n

Emma Mohn, Maryvale Prep, junior, attacker<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Yale commit was a standout dodger and shooter who paired with Cayden Reese up front to lead the Lions to their first IAAM A Conference title in 23 years. She finished with 40 goals and 10 assists against the area\u2019s toughest competition.<\/p>\n

Cayden Reese, Maryvale Prep, junior, attacker<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite facing constant face guards and double teams, the Maryland commit led the IAAM A Conference champions with 38 goals, 24 assists and 70 draw controls, frequently drawing in defenders and setting up goals with early passes.<\/p>\n

\"Glenelg's
Glenelg senior midfielder Kayleigh White, winding up to shoot, had 71 goals and 21 assists this season. (Haldan Kirsch\/Freelance)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kayleigh White, Glenelg, senior, midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Howard County Player of the Year and High Point commit finished with 71 goals and 21 assists, connecting on an impressive 74% of her shots. The three-year starter also had 108 ground balls and caused 14 turnovers.<\/p>\n

Second team<\/h4>\n

Sophie Baer, Manchester Valley, senior, defender<\/strong><\/p>\n

June Barber, Towson, senior, attacker<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tessa DeLuca, Maryvale Prep, senior, goalie<\/strong><\/p>\n