STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach David Keenan is pleased to announce the women's lacrosse class of 2027.
Coach Keenan, who is about to begin his fifth year as the Monks' leader, is bringing in seven players from three different states – including an attacker, two midfielders, two defenders, and a pair of goalies – to the program, which has posted a 46-8 (.852) overall record with a 27-2 (.931) mark in conference play since Keenan took the reins in 2020.
Saint Joseph's posted a 16-4 overall record with a 12-1 mark in conference play under Keenan's watch last spring. As the #2 seed in the GNAC Tournament, the Monks disposed of #7 Norwich University by a 21-2 score and #3 Simmons University, 11-5, before falling short of defending the 2022 GNAC Championship with a hard-fought 10-6 loss at top-seeded Johnson & Wales University on May 6th.
"We are thrilled to welcome another special group of student-athletes to our program," adds Keenan. "We are confident they will contribute to our success both in the classroom and on the lacrosse field."
WOMEN'S LACROSSE CLASS OF 2027:
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Madison Chavarie Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend Saint Joseph's because the community is so welcoming, and I love how I can play the sport I love while continuing my education. High School: Played four years of lacrosse and four years of field hockey at Cony High School…Named First Team All-KVAC and selected as the team's Coaches Award recipient following her senior season…Also chosen as the field hockey team's Best Teammate Award honoree as a senior…Claimed KVAC All-Academic honors all four years in both sports…Played club for AYS Madness for two years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and the High Honor Roll…Member of the National Honor Society…Claimed the Presidential Gold Award after posting at least a 90 GPA all four years. Community Service: Augusta food bank, Cohen community center, chateau cushnoc senior club, field hockey summer camp, lacrosse summer camp, Special Olympics. Personal: Madison Leigh Chavarie, daughter of Abel Chavarie and Brianne McNally…has a brother, Cole, and a sister, Reese. |
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Hannah Cook Why Saint Joseph's? The lacrosse team and nursing program. High School: Played lacrosse and volleyball at Pelham High School…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and member of the National Technical Honor Society. Community Service: Completed 35 hours, coached lacrosse, volunteered at an assisted living facility Personal: Hannah Rose Cook, daughter of Marybeth and Randy Cook…Has two siblings, Derek and Kyle Cook. |
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Lauren Gallant Why Saint Joseph's? I Loved the distance from home and felt very comfortable going on campus. Saint Joseph's has sort of a home feeling, which was what I was looking for. High School: Participated in lacrosse and indoor track & field for four years at Gilford High School…Named Second Team All-State as a junior…Helped lead her team to semifinal appearances her junior and senior seasons…Netted 100 points…Played club for the NH Tomahawks for two years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and a member of the National Technical Honor Society. Community Service: Completed 32 hours. Personal: Lauren Gallant, daughter of Jodie and Matthew Gallant…Has two siblings, Madelyn Gallant and Marshall Gallant. |
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Mia Kearns Why Saint Joseph's? The campus is beautiful, and I have loved the state of Maine since I was a little girl. When I heard how good the nursing program was, I knew I had to apply and visit. High School: Played four years of lacrosse and two years of soccer at Silver Lake Regional High School…Claimed the Coaches Award as a sophomore…Played club for Aces Lacrosse for three years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and High Honor Roll and a member of the National Honor Society. Community Service: Worked in the food kitchen and coached youth lacrosse for two years. Personal: Mia Ann Kearns, daughter of Sandra and Scott Kearns…Has three siblings: Alex, Erin, and Sean. |
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Julia Price Why Saint Joseph's? I really loved the sense of community that the campus has. High School: Played lacrosse and field hockey at Triton Regional High School…Earned Second Team All-Star honors in 2021 and 2023…Played club for Bears Lacrosse for one year…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll. Personal: Julia Mae Price, daughter of Christine and Donald Price…Has one brother, Joshua Price. |
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Dinah Wadleigh Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend Saint Joseph's College because of the welcoming community and beautiful campus. I also get to continue playing lacrosse while continuing my education. High School: Played lacrosse and soccer at Cony High School for four years…Named as the KVAC Player of the Year and collected All-State honors as a senior…Also earned team MVP and First Team All-KVAC honors in 2023…Picked as her team's MVP in soccer as a senior…Claimed KVAC All-Academic honors and listed on the High Honor Roll. Community Service: Refereed rec soccer and coached at lacrosse camp. Personal: Dinah Wadleigh, daughter of Jeremy Wadleigh and Dounia Tagouni…Has one sister, Yasmine Wadleigh. |
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Brooke Williams Why Saint Joseph's? I fell in love with the campus as soon as I stepped foot on it. I knew I could find a home in Monk Nation. High School: Played four years of varsity lacrosse at Saint Joseph Preparatory High School in Boston…Played club for the Lady Penguins…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and a member of the National Honor Society…Claimed the Citizenship and Work Ethic Award. Community Service: 35 hours - Hemenway Elementary School TA, Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism Annual 5k - five consecutive years of service helping run the 5K, 15 hours - Glenwood Cemetery clean-up, 10 hours - Weeding flowerbeds for an elderly cancer patient, 3 hours - helping nuns decorate the Motherhouse for Christmas. Personal: Brooke Lee Williams, daughter of Donna and Dean Williams…Has one brother, Brett Williams. |
