The best teams are the best teams because they have the best players.
Tatnall and Cape Henlopen certainly proved to be the best teams in Delaware high school girls lacrosse this spring.
The Hornets finished 17-1, their only loss coming to Episcopal Academy (Pa.). Tatnall dominated Archmere 21-5 in the semfinals of the DIAA Girls Lacrosse Tournament, then ended two of the most amazing streaks in Delaware high school sports with a 10-9 win over Cape in the championship game.
That stunning outcome on May 25 at Delaware State’s Alumni Stadium snapped the Vikings’ runs of 13 consecutive state titles and 176 straight in-state victories.
But Cape Henlopen (16-2) still had an outstanding season. The Vikings’ only other loss came to Severna Park (Md.), and Cape overwhelmed Sussex Academy 20-4 in the DIAA semifinals.
So when the state’s coaches voted on All-State teams, it was no surprise to see most of the top spots occupied by Hornets and Vikings. Tatnall and Cape combined to place 10 players on the first team.
HOW IT HAPPENEDAfter 176 games and 13 seasons, Tatnall ends Cape Henlopen’s girls lacrosse winning streaks
Our final rankings of the Top 45 players in Delaware high school girls lacrosse look very similar. We use the coaches’ voting, along with more specific input from a prominent coach, and 11 of our first 16 spots are taken by Hornets and Vikings.
They certainly earned it. But there were many other talented players around the state who also deserve recognition, and we have done our best to identify them. Congratulations to all on a great season, especially the history-making squad from Tatnall.
Contact Brad Myers at bmyers@delawareonline.com. Follow on Twitter: @BradMyersTNJ
Final Top 45 players in Delaware high school girls lacrosse
45. Elle Toth, sr., Charter of Wilmington, attack
44. Devon Whayland, sr., Middletown, attack
43. Callie Short, jr., Sussex Academy, attack
42. Savannah Montgomery, so., Sussex Academy, defense
41. Mary Davis, sr., Charter of Wilmington, defense
40. Devon Chipman, jr., Tatnall, goalkeeper
39. Emma Gaz, jr., Charter of Wilmington, midfield
38. Elle Roberts, so., Caesar Rodney, midfield
37. Kehinde Adamolekun, sr., Dover, defense
36. Molly Starkey, sr., St. Andrew’s, defense
35. Madeline Rowland, sr., Wilmington Friends, midfield
34. Bea Nace, so., Tower Hill, attack
33. Ashtyn Torbert, jr., Dover, midfield
32. Bella Hughes, jr., Archmere, midfield
31. Brianna Chi, sr., Tower Hill, midfield
30. Paige Hiller, so., Tatnall, defense
29. Claire Fowler, jr., Ursuline, midfield
28. Ivy Qualls, jr., Tatnall, midfield
27. Amelia Cradler, sr., Ursuline, goalkeeper
26. Tessa Colasante, so., Tatnall, defense
25. Lucy Oliver, jr., Archmere, defense
24. Ella Koechert, sr., Ursuline, attack
23. Grace Wiggins, jr., Cape Henlopen, midfield
22. Jordan Bartels, so., Tatnall, attack
21. Sanne Elling, sr., Sussex Academy, midfield
20. Abby Fisher, sr., Middletown, midfield
19. Mackinzie Brown, sr., Cape Henlopen, defense
18. Sara Denning, sr., Archmere, midfield
17. Elise Hensley, sr., Caesar Rodney, attack
16. Carrie Clausius, jr., Cape Henlopen, attack
15. Amelia Gregory, sr., Tower Hill, defense
14. Kate McConnell, sr., Tatnall, defense
13. Claire Lopez, fr., Cape Henlopen, attack
12. Ava Svindland, sr., Tower Hill, attack
11. Montana Jones, jr., Cape Henlopen, defense
10. Megan Smith, sr., Cape Henlopen, defense
9. Anna Lopez, jr., Cape Henlopen, goalkeeper
8. Becca Olsen, sr., Archmere, attack
7. Charlotte Wilkinson, so., Tatnall, attack
6. Naomi Clatworthy, sr., Charter of Wilmington, midfield
5. Shelby Manlove, so., Sussex Academy, midfield
4. Alexi Nowakowski, jr., Cape Henlopen, midfield
3. Kali Clayton, sr., Tatnall, midfield
2. Louise Rishko, jr., Cape Henlopen, midfield
1. Lydia Colasante, sr., Tatnall, midfield
