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WOMEN’S LACROSSE ADDS 10 IN SECOND RECRUITING CLASS



RADFORD, Va. – Radford head coach Haley Marvine announced the addition of 10 future Highlanders to her women's lacrosse program Thursday morning.
 
"I could not be more thrilled about our 2016 class," Marvine said. "We really spent time watching some of the top teams in the country. Eight different states are represented in this class, and I really believe we are bringing some of the top talent from those states to Radford. They all have the ability to not only bring depth, but also production to our program. I cannot wait to coach them."
 
11528AMANDA PAINO
5-6  |  Midfielder  |  Johnson, N.Y.  |  Minisink Valley High School  |  Tri-State Lax
 
NOTES
  • Two-time NYS Section 9 Class B champions
  • Missed 2015 season due to injury
  • Career stats: 85 goals, 18 assists, 48 draw controls
  • 2014 stats: 73 goals, 12 assists
  • All-NYS Section 9 first-team honoree in 2014
  • Also lettered in basketball and track
 
Marvine on Paino: Amanda is a standout midfielder from a really competitive conference in New York. She will add a lot of depth to our midfield, in addition to speed. I believe she will make an immediate impact on our team.
 
11529HALEY HARRIS
5-8  |  Attacker  |  Alpharetta, Ga.  |  Chattahoochee High School  |  LB3 Atlanta
 
NOTES
  • 2015 stats: 48 goals, 35 assists
  • 2014 stats: 19 goals, 16 assists
  • 2013 stats: 27 goals, 14 assists
  • Chattahoochee's offensive MVP as a junior
  • 2014 and 2015 area champions
  • Advanced to the state quarterfinals in 2013 and 2014, and state semifinals in 2015
 
Marvine on Harris: Haley is a very strong attacker with great field vision. Her size and strength will complement our attacking unit well.
 
11530COLLEEN O'CONNELL
6-1  |  Midfielder  |  Johns Creek, Ga.  |  Northview High School  |  Midwestern Force Elite
 
NOTES
  • Offensive MVP as a freshman
  • All-State honorable mention
  • Northview advanced to the state playoffs each of her three seasons
  • Led team in points, assists and draws as a freshman
  • Led team in goals and draws as a sophomore
  • Recorded the highest shooting percentage on her team as a junior
 
Marvine on O'Connell: Colleen can make an impact wherever she is on the field. She has incredible quickness for her height. I am really excited to see how she develops at the collegiate level.
 
11531SHEA SWINGLE
5-11  |  Defender  |  Gainesville, Va.  |  Battlefield High School  |  SuperNova White
 
NOTES
  • First-team all-state and all-region honoree
  • Advanced to the state tournament all three seasons
  • National Honor Society member
  • Also lettered in volleyball
  • Comes from an athletic family: brother played football at VMI, uncle played football at Yale, uncle played football at Virginia and grandfather played baseball at Manhattan
 
Marvine on Swingle: Shea is a great all-around athlete—great speed and great strength. She is a natural leader on and off the field, and we are excited for her to bring that quality to our program.
 
11532MADISON MASHEWSKE
5-5  |  Goalkeeper  |  Hampstead, Md.  |  North Carroll High School  |  SkyWalkers Lacrosse Club
 
NOTES
  • Three-year varsity letterwinner
  • National Honor Society member
  • Guided North Carroll to a fourth-place finish in Maryland 2A-1A with a 10-6 record
  • Led her team in saves
 
Marvine on Mashewske: Madison played for one of the top club programs in the country, therefore, she has faced shots from some of the top players in the country. I believe that experience will allow her to compete for immediate playing time.
 
11533CAILYN DOYLE
5-8  |  Midfielder  |  Boynton Beach, Fla.  |  Atlantic High School  |  Lady Swashbucklers
 
NOTES
  • First-team all-district
  • First-team all-county
  • First-team all-region
  • First-team all-state
  • Also lettered in women's soccer and volleyball
  • Father played lacrosse at Navy and Cornell
 
Marvine on Doyle: I believe Cailyn has the tools to become one of the best players in the Big South Conference. She has all the intangibles you can't teach—like a winning mindset, composure under pressure and confidence. Cailyn has the ability to take over a game and win it.
 
11534LAUREN SKALNIAK
5-8  |  Attacker  |  Dallas, Texas  |  Keller High School  |  XTEAM Lacrosse
 
NOTES
  • Three-year varsity letterwinner
  • Qualified for state tournament in 2013
  • Two-time all-state midfielder
  • District champions in 2012
  • Named to Texas Lacrosse national team in 2012
  • Keller's offensive player of the year
  • Also lettered in volleyball
  • Father was an All-American midfielder at Navy, mother played tennis at the University of Mary Washington and brother is heading to Syracuse to play lacrosse
 
Marvine on Skalniak: Lauren is one of the top players coming from Texas. She is a high-percentage finisher in front of goal. Her work ethic is unbelievable. We hope that mindset continues in college and will help us build that quality within our program.
 
11535LINDSEY CARROLL
5-6  |  Attacker  |  Warren, N.J.  |  Watchung Hills Regional High School  |  Building Blocks Lacrosse
 
NOTES
  • 2015 stats: 34 goals, 17 assists, 27 ground balls, 42 draw controls
  • 2014 stats: 43 goals, 31 assists, 19 ground balls, 34 draw controls
  • 2013 stats: 26 goals, 22 assists, 20 ground balls, 28 draw controls
  • Second-leading scorer for her high school as a junior
  • All-Skylands Conference second team in lacrosse as a junior
  • All-Skylands Conference first team in soccer as a freshman and sophomore
 
Marvine on Carroll: Lindsey is an extremely creative and confident attacker. She comes from really strong high school and club teams in New Jersey. I believe she has the ability to compete for a starting position right away. Lindsey will add immediate depth to our offense.
 
11536MEGAN HAWKEN
5-11  |  Defender  |  Brentwood, Tenn.  |  Ravenwood High School  |  TN LAX
 
NOTES
  • U.S. Lacrosse All-American in 2015
  • First-team all-state and all-region in 2015
  • Named to Team Tennessee three times
  • Academic All-American in 2015
  • Established the school record for draw controls with 15 in a single game
 
Marvine on Hawken: Megan is a great, natural defender. She is also one of the top basketball players in Tennessee. Her basketball experience has given her excellent defensive positioning, footwork and anticipation. We are thrilled she has decided to be a part of our program.
 
11537CARLEY CRADDOCK
5-6  |  Attacker  |  Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada  |  Douglas S. Freeman High School  |  Storm Elite
 
NOTES
  • Has played lacrosse since sixth grade
  • Four-year letterwinner in lacrosse
  • Also played field hockey
 
Marvine on Craddock: Carley is a natural, left-hand attacker—a need we focused on filling in this recruiting class. She is very eager to learn and improve her skill set. Because of this, I believe she will be very successful at Radford.

 
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