STANDISH, Maine - Head Coach David Keenan is pleased to announce the Saint Joseph's College women's lacrosse Class of 2024.
Keenan, who will begin his second season at helm for the Monks next spring, has proven to be a tireless recruiter and is bringing in a large class - 12 players from four different states - to help rejuvenate his roster with talent, athleticism, and depth. The incoming class includes six attackers, four midfielders, and two defenders.
In his first year as the Monks' clipboard carrier, Keenan led the Royal Blue to a 4-1 record with wins over Husson, Maine Maritime, Southern Maine, and UMaine-Farmington. St. Joe's closed out the truncated campaign with three-consecutive victories.
"I'm incredibly excited to welcome this amazing group of student-athletes to our lacrosse program'" adds Coach Keenan. "Each has expressed the desire and commitment to contribute to the strong culture that we are developing on and off the field. I could not have dreamed of a nicer group of young ladies to be joining our team. They will also be welcomed by a very special group of players who were off to a great start this past season. Together, I know they're going to take an already good program to the next level."
WOMEN'S LACROSSE CLASS OF 2024:
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Carson Battaglia Why Saint Joseph's? The campus, nursing program, and athletics. High School: Participated in cross country, ice hockey, and lacrosse at Gorham High School...part of the girls cross country Southern Maine Class A Regional Champions in 2017, competed in XC New England Championships in 2017 and 2019...received girls cross country Outstanding Newcomer Award in 2017, girls ice hockey Most Improved Player in 2017, named to SMAA Girls Lacrosse All Conference Team in 2018 and 2019, girls lacrosse captain 2019 and 2020, listed on the SMAA All Academic Team 2019, girls cross country Coach's Award in 2019, and was named girls ice hockey captain 2019-2020...received the Outstanding Student in earth space science in the 2016-2017 academic year, Outstanding Effort in health education during the 2017-2018 school year, was the Smith College Book Award recipient in 2019, was part of the Early Scholar Program in 2019-2020, and was a National Honor Society member...played on the Maineiax Lacrosse club team for three years. Community Service: 100 hours (Interact Club, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Gorham Youth Lacrosse, Gorham Cross Country, Girls on The Run) Personal: Carson Emily Battaglia, daughter of Kellie and Brett Battaglia...sister to Conor and Hayden Battaglia. |
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Bridget Collins Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend SJC because when I came to campus the atmosphere was very homey and the people were all very welcoming. I also really liked the philosophy of the lacrosse program and thought it fit me very well. High School: Played volleyball, basketball and lacrosse at Joseph A Foran High School...was the Offensive MVP for lacrosse in 2019...was on the honor roll all four years. Community Service: 200 hours of community service. Personal: Bridget Anne Collins, daughter of Diane and Mike Collins...sister to Owen and Liam Collins. |
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Mykenzie Cotiaux Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend Saint Joseph's because it's an amazing community to be a part of. I've also heard amazing things about the political science program and I'm excited to be a part of it! High School: Participated in field hockey, lacrosse, and indoor track at Gray-New Gloucester High School...listed on the honor roll...played club for Maine Styx Field Hockey for four years. Personal: Mykenzie Lea Cotiaux, daughter of Robert Cotiaux and Kelly Weir. |
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Teegan Gilreath Why Saint Joseph's? The location of campus and the people are very nice and welcoming! High School: Played lacrosse and two years of field hockey at Lowell High School...was listed on the honor roll... played two years of Storm Club Lacrosse. Community Service: Caties Closet, Lowell Girls Youth Lacrosse, Bambino Tewksbury Baseball. Personal: Teegan Therese Gilreath, daughter of Brian and Liz Gilreath...sister to Caetryn and Brynach Gilreath. |
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Erica Irvin Why Saint Joseph's? I love the school's welcoming environment. Attending SJC not only allows me to receive an excellent education but also allows me to continue my passions for lacrosse and alpine skiing. High School: Participated in alpine skiing, lacrosse, and volleyball at Windham High School...made it to the N.H. state championships in grades 9-12 and competed in Meet of Champions in alpine skiing, and participated in the Final Four in grades 9 & 11 for lacrosse...was listed as the MVP for alpine skiing, was the Unsung Hero and listed on the N.H. All-State Team for lacrosse, and was the MVP in volleyball...was on the National Technical Honors Society and N.H. scholar STEM emphasis...was part of the Franconia Ski Club: grades 4-12, a played for the N.H. Tomahawks: grades 9-12, participated in the Professional Martial Arts Academy: grades 6-11 and became a Black Belt. Community Service: Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Conference Personal: Erica Jean Irvin, daughter of Lynne and Bill Irvin...sister to Kristin Irvin. |
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Riley Kiernan Why Saint Joseph's? I chose St. Joe's because it feels like home and it gives me the opportunity to earn a degree in exercise science as well as be a part of the strong field hockey and lacrosse programs. High School: Played lacrosse, field hockey and basketball at Waltham High School…Selected as a DCL Field Hockey All-Star as a junior and senior…Helped her field hockey team advance to the 2017 state tournament…Member of the National Honor Society. Community Service: Worked as a religious education teacher and youth basketball coach. Personal: Riley Katherine Kiernan, daughter of Kathleen and Matthew Kiernan…Has two siblings, Colin and Kaitlyn – a rising junior on the Monks' women's lacrosse team. |
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Megan Kiley Why Saint Joseph's? I chose SJC because I liked the lacrosse team, also because the beautiful campus and good academics. High School: Played varsity lacrosse all four years at Noble High School...was a varsity captain...was on the National Honor Society, French Honor Society, and earned honor roll in all semesters...played club for Aggies Lacrosse for two years, Houlagans Lacrosse for two years, and Lighthouse Lacrosse for two years. Community Service: 300 hours Personal: Megan M. Kiley, daughter of Cathleen and Michael Kiley...sister to Minh Huynh and Drew Kiley. |
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Megan Mourmouras Why Saint Joseph's? Decided to attend Saint Joseph's College because of the strong nursing program as well as the size of the school where I can be a successful student athlete. High School: Played field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse at Biddeford High School…named to the All-Rookie Team and claimed Second Team All-Conference honors…helped her team reach the regional championship in 2017 and win a State Championship in 2018…also played on the 2019 team that advanced to the State Championship…netted her 100th point in lacrosse during her junior season…listed on the Academic Honor Roll all four years and member of the National Honors Society…also claimed All-Academic honors. Community Service: Participated in Interact club, volunteered at soup kitchens, youth programs etc. Personal: Megan R Mourmouras, daughter of Peter and Leslie Mourmouras…sister to Mallory and Ilias (Max) Mourmouras. Will also be playing field hockey for SJC.
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Caitlin O'Keefe Why Saint Joseph's? The reason I chose Saint Joseph's College was to further my academic and athletic careers where I know I have the tools to succeed. As well as the great campus and opportunity to make lifelong friendships. High School: Participated in lacrosse, cheer, and hockey at Archbishop Williams High School…Selected as a team captain and earned the EMGLCA Sportsmanship Award…Helped her team advance to the regional playoffs…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll…Played club for Laxachusetts for 10 years. Community Service: Campus Ministry Personal: Caitlin Elizabeth O'Keefe, daughter of Maura and Scott O'Keefe…Has one sister, Clare. |
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Joselyn Ouellette Why Saint Joseph's? Everyone is welcoming and it's a smaller school :) High School: Played lacrosse for Messalonskee High School...made playoffs freshman and sophomore year...was listed on the honor roll...played club for Excel League for one year. Community Service: Maine General hospital Personal: Joselyn Jade Ouellette, daughter to Jill Kingsbury and Timothy Ouellette. |
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Makensie Poer Why Saint Joseph's? To further my education with a more hands-on style as well as be apart of the community that Saint Joseph's offers! High School: Played lacrosse and soccer (one year), as well as being the wrestling manager at Noble High School...was on the varsity lacrosse team...wrestling team was the 2020 Champions...listed on the honor roll. Community Service: Wrestling manager, teacher assistant, helped paint a mural leading towards the stadium, helped with the 3V3 tournament. Personal: Makensie Jane Poer, daughter of Kathleen DeVoll and Stephen Garland...sister to Gavin Poer and Rile DeVoll. |
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Cailyn Wesley Why Saint Joseph's? I loved the atmosphere and truly felt welcome. I knew it was the perfect school for me where I can put my academics first and still be able to play the sports I love. High School: Played field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse at Bishop Fenwick High School…named as a team captain and earned the team's Playmaker Award and Offensive MVP honors…chosen as a Salem News All-Star and Boston Globe All-Scholastic honoree…as a lacrosse standout, garnered Salem News All-Star and Catholic Central League All-Star honors…named as a two-year team captain and claimed the Offensive MVP and Team Spirit Award recipient…also an ice hockey standout, Wesley was a three-time Salem News All-Star and team captain…named as the 2019-20 Salem News Student-Athlete of the Year for Bishop Fenwick…listed on the Academic Honor Roll all four years and a member of the National Honors Society…played club for Twisters Lacrosse for three years. Community Service: Volunteered for Lynn Special Needs Camp and Danvers Northeast Arc...completed over 70 hours of volunteering through numerous sites. Personal: Cailyn Nicole Wesley, daughter of Kevin and Richelle Wesley…has one brother, Nick Wesley. Is also playing field hockey for SJC. |
