Girls Lacrosse

2026 Season Review

This season was the best overall season the Royals have had in the 10-year history of Roncalli girls lacrosse. From top to bottom, this group competed at a really high level, and they had more scorers, more assists and controlled the draw better than any team before them. Winning possessions the way they did completely changed the pace of the games, and it gave them a lot more opportunities offensively.

The Royals also proved they could compete with strong programs. The Royals beat every sectional opponent, outside of the eventual sectional champion, and they were winning games by bigger margins than expected. The girls put in a ton of work throughout the season, and it showed every time they stepped on the field.

One of the coolest parts of the season was watching some of the newer players grow in confidence. A lot of them came in unsure of themselves, but by the middle of the season, there was a palpable difference in their demeanor. The girls were playing fast, communicating, smiling and really becoming part of the team. The coaching staff loved seeing that growth, and it was one of the most rewarding parts of the year for them. 

Coach Marsh stated, “What stands out most to me, though, is the way this team carried itself. These girls competed hard, treated people the right way and represented Roncalli with a lot of class. The chemistry on this team was special. They pushed each other to improve every day, but they also genuinely supported one another and celebrated each other’s success.”

End-of-season Roncalli awards went to the following Royals: 

MVP: Sophomore Maryanna Houser

Mental Attitude Award: Junior Hailey Engel

Leadership Award: Senior Ava Roell

Sportsmanship Award: Senior Camden Timberlake