Women's Lacrosse Inks Eleven in 2022 Signing Class
12/2/2021
NEWARK, Del. - Head Coach Amy Altig and her staff announced the signing of 11 future Blue Hens for the recruiting class of 2022 to the Delaware women's lacrosse program.
The 2022 signed Blue Hens women's lacrosse class is a multi-talented and dynamic class of 11 highly academic, highly athletic, and high-character young women. Our staff is thrilled to welcome these amazing student-athletes into our Delaware lacrosse family. We believe their impact across the University and our lacrosse program will be felt the moment they step foot on campus. They will be an incredible addition to an already extremely driven and talented group of Blue Hens.Head Coach Amy Altig
Meet the Signees
Towson, Md. | Roland Park Country School | Midfield
Bio | Three-sport varsity athlete playing lacrosse and soccer while also running track at Roland Park … Named to Under Armour Junior Spotlight Team … Earned Athletic Excellence Award in indoor track … Earned the silver medal in 4x200 and bronze in the 4x800 at the indoor track conference championships … Set the school record for 400-meter dash … Daughter of Amy and Steve Dassoulas … Has one sister, AnnaJane.
Why UD? | “I chose UD for all of the amazing opportunities academically and athletically, as well as for the family atmosphere. I knew it was the perfect fit when I met the amazing coaching staff and saw the beautiful campus! I can’t wait to call UD home!”
Westport, Conn. | Staples HS | Attack
Bio | Three-sport athlete playing lacrosse, soccer and basketball at Staples… Four-year varsity starter on the lacrosse team … Varsity lacrosse captain for the 2021-22 season … Earned the Alice Addicks Award … All-FCIAC Honorable Mention …. Ranks second on the team in goals (45), assists (30) and points … Two-time Conny all-star for lacrosse … Two-year varsity starter for the basketball team and captain for the 2021-22 season … Daughter of Mark and Melisa Didio … Father Mark was a two-time All-American and three-time all-conference wide receiver at UConn … Has two sisters, Isabella and Mia, and a brother, Mark Jr. … Twin sister Mia has also committed to play lacrosse for the Blue Hens … Brother Mark Jr. is a wide receiver at UConn.
Why UD? | “I chose UD because I knew that I would be able to excel in my academics while also competing at a high level for lacrosse. The amazing environment and team atmosphere that the coaches have created is everything I have ever wanted in a team. I’m so excited to call UD my new home for the next four years!”
Westport, Conn. | Staples HS | Midfield
Bio | Three-sport athlete playing lacrosse, soccer and basketball at Staples … Member of the 2022 Connecticut Women’s National Team … CONNY All-Star Selection … Daughter of Mark and Melisa Didio … Father Mark was a two-time All-American and three-time All-Conference wide receiver at UConn … Has two sisters, Isabella and McKenzie and a brother Mark Jr. … McKenzie has also committed to play lacrosse for the Blue Hens … Brother Mark Jr. is a wide receiver at UConn.
Why UD? | “I chose the University of Delaware for its family community and the variety of opportunities!”
Suffern, N.Y. | Suffern HS | Attack
Bio | Played lacrosse and participated in gymnastics at Suffern … Member of the 2021 Section One All-League Girls lacrosse team … Two-time member of the Section One All-League Girls Gymnastics Team (2016-17, 2017-18) … Daughter of Kirsten and Michael Drab … Father Michael played lacrosse at C.W. Post LIU … Oldest sister Jordan played lacrosse at Rutgers University ‘20 and her other sister Reilly plays lacrosse at the University of Vermont ‘22.
Why UD? | “I fell in love with UD from the first time being on campus and that feeling grows every time I return. Having the opportunity to play for such an amazing and dedicated coaching staff is a dream come true. I felt so supported and welcomed and I know I found a special home at UD!”
Evanston, Ill. | Evanston Township HS | Midfield
Bio | Four-year varsity starter in lacrosse and two-year varsity starter in basketball at Evanston Township … USA Lacrosse High School All-American … Earned lacrosse all-state and all-conference honors … Led her high school team in draw controls … Named to the Under Armour All-American Midwest team … Basketball All-Defensive Team … Daughter of Coni and Patrick Farragher … Has two brothers, Quinn and Colin … Quinn plays lacrosse at Canisius College and Colin plays lacrosse at Lynn University.
Why UD? | “I chose the University of Delaware because it is the perfect fit for me! I love the size, location and all of the awesome amenities on campus. I really enjoy the coaches and all the girls on the team that I have spoken with and am super excited to be a part of such an awesome program and University.”
Crofton, Md. | Arundel HS | Midfield
Bio | Played lacrosse, soccer and field hockey at Arundel High School… Was a four-year varsity starter and two-year captain of the lacrosse team … Named All-County First Team for lacrosse … Was the leading goal scorer for Anne Arundel County Public Schools in 2021 … Earned all-county honors in soccer her freshman year … Daughter of Jill and Russell Gore ... Has two siblings, Madison and Cami.
Why UD? | “I knew UD was the school for me as soon I spoke to the coaching staff and players. UD allows me to pursue my academic goals while also playing for an AMAZING coaching staff and a fun-loving team. I’m so excited to call Delaware my home for the next four years. Go Hens!”
Catonsville, Md. | Glenelg Country School | Goalie
Bio | Was a three-year starter on the varsity lacrosse team and on the varsity soccer team … Was an Under Armour 150 selectee and a Nike 120 selectee in lacrosse … Daughter of Theresa and Jay Marszal … Father Jay played lacrosse at CCBC Essex … Her triplet sisters are Jamie and Jaclyn … Jaclyn committed to play lacrosse at Notre Dame.
Why UD? | “I chose UD because of the excellent academics, a beautiful campus and a competitive sports environment! From the moment I first stepped on campus and talked to the coaches, I knew Delaware was my home!”
Katonah, N.Y. | John Jay HS | Midfield
Bio | Played lacrosse and field hockey at John Jay … Apex Showcase All-Star ... All-America CONNY Junior Spotlight … Selected to Under Armour Top 150 … Four-year varsity field hockey starter … Captain of the field hockey team … Daughter of Anna and Darren Mercer … Has three siblings: Natalie, Dayna and Luke … Dayna played field hockey at SUNY Geneseo and Luke plays lacrosse at Penn State.
Why UD? | “I chose Delaware because the atmosphere is incomparable to anywhere else. Everyone has something positive to say about UD. As soon as I met my future teammates and the incredible coaching staff, I knew it was the place for me.”
East Atlantic Beach, N.Y. | Sacred Heart Academy | Midfield
Bio | A captain of the lacrosse team at the Sacred Heart Academy … Earned All-Conference Honors … Named to the Long Island Top-100 List … Earned the Unsung Hero award … Daughter of Tara and Terrence Regan … Has one brother, Jake.
Why UD? | “I chose Delaware because I fell for the campus the second I got there. I connected so easily with everyone during my process. All of UD’s priorities also happened to be my priorities.”
Springfield, Va. | West Springfield HS | Midfield
Bio | Played lacrosse and field hockey at West Springfield … Led the team in goals, assists and ground balls every season … Holds the school's rookie record for goals her freshman year … Earned District and Region Player of the Year her junior season … Three-time First Team All-District and First Team All-Region member … Earned Academic Athlete Honors each season … Named Stand Out Player by Inside Lacrosse at the 2021 National Indoor Championship … Named an Under Armour All-American … Tabbed to Maryland Showcase All-Star Team … Member of the UA-150 team … In field hockey she earned All-District Honorable Mention honors her freshman and sophomore year … Earned All-Tournament First Team honors in field hockey her sophomore and junior year … Named All-District and All-Region First Team her senior season in field hockey … Led her field hockey team in goals her junior and senior year … Daughter of Corky and Derek Sturtevant … Mother played lacrosse at Castleton State University and father played soccer at Western Washington University … Has two younger brothers, Luke and Jake.
Why UD? | “I chose the University of Delaware because it felt like a second home. I love the atmosphere, the campus and the people. The University offers a multitude of majors that interest me and I connected with the coaching staff from the minute I met them. I could not have chosen a more perfect school.”
Charlottesville, Va. | Monticello HS | Midfield
Bio | Four-year varsity starter at Monticello … Played club lacrosse for Yellow Jackets South … Member of the 2018 Brine National Virginia Team … 2019 & 2021 US Lacrosse National Tournament Mid-Atlantic Team member … Was a 2019 Under Armour 150 Participant … As a freshman she earned All-Region First Team and All-Central VA Second Team honors in 2019 … As a captain in 2021 she earned All-Central VA First Team and All-Jefferson District First Team honors … 2021 Monticello girls lacrosse R.I.D.E. award winner … 2021 USA Academic All-American … Daughter of Beth and Adam Swartout … Has one brother, Braden.
Why UD? | “I fell in love with UD as soon as I stepped on campus and learned about all the awesome things that it has to offer. UD is the perfect fit for me - it has great people and opportunities, strong academics and athletics. The coaches and support staff offer all the resources an athlete could hope for.”
