CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Queens University of Charlotte Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Kelly McQuilkin announced the addition of 12 freshmen to her 2024 season roster.
 
Coach McQuilkin's first recruiting class - Savannah Donahue, Maya Elwood, Sydney Fraser, Ruby Gilbreth, Kennedy Goddard, Lily Greenwell, Abby Langan, Maddie Lotterman, Molly O'Donnell, Allegra Ryan, Jessica Schelling, and Lola Vandemark - will join the Royals this fall from five different states within the U.S. and from Canada.
 
"I'm really looking forward to this recruiting class joining our team in August," McQuilkin stated. "This group brings a high level of passion, excitement, athleticism, and talent. They will be a great addition as we head into year two of our Division I transition."
 
The Royals wrapped their inaugural NCAA Division I season posting a 10-8 record to secure their 10^th straight winning season. In their first year of competition in the ASUN Conference, Queens finished fourth in the regular season standings to advance to their first DI postseason in program history. The Royals defeated Kennesaw State in the quarterfinals to earn their first DI postseason win and advance to the semifinals.
 
During the season, the Royals received four ASUN Player of the Week accolades. Additionally, Queens saw four Royals earn ASUN All-Conference honors, and three seniors were named to the IWLCA Senior All-Star game.
 
Read more about each of the Royals' newcomers below.
 
Savannah Donahue (Linganore High School | New Market, Md.)
Position- Defense
Club- Heros 2023 Green
 
"I am so excited to be a part of this team with such amazing girls."
 
Maya Elwood (Garrison Forest School | Perry Hall, Md.)
Position- Midfield
Club- Coppermine Lacrosse Club
 
"I am so excited to join the close-knit community at Queens in the fall and meet new people!"
 
Sydney Fraser (Kamloops, B.C.)
Position- Midfield
Club- Fusion West Lacrosse
 
"I am so excited to get to know all my teammates and continue playing my favorite sport with an amazing group of people."
 
Ruby Gilbreth (Bozeman High School | Bozeman, Mont.)
Position- Midfield
Club- Top Left Nationals
 
"I picked Queens because it felt like a tight-knit community with lots of diversity where I could thrive!"
 
Kennedy Goddard (The Hill Academy | Ontario, Canada)
Position- Midfield
Club- The Hill Academy
 
"I am most excited to be on campus with all of the girls and have the opportunity to compete at a higher level!"
 
Lily Greenwell (Huntingtown High School |Huntingtown, Md.)
Position- Attack
Club- Integrity Lacrosse
 
"I'm most excited about meeting new people and playing at the next level!"
 
Abby Langan (Victor Senior High School | Victor, N.Y.)
Position- Defense
Club- Monster Lacrosse
 
"I am looking forward to meeting new people and getting to experience what Charlotte is all about!"
 
Maddie Lotterman (Boca Raton High School | Boca Raton, Fla.)
Position- Attack
Club- Florida Select
 
"I can't wait to further my career as a student-athlete at Queens!"
 
Molly O'Donnell (South Fork High School | Palm City, Fla.)
Position- Defense
Club- Lax Maniax
 
"I am very excited to meet new people at Queens and play lacrosse at a higher level!"
 
Allegra Ryan (Bay Shore High School | Brightwaters, N.Y.)
Position- Attack
Club- Long Island Top Guns
 
"I am really looking forward to making new friendships, experiencing a new city, and learning to be successful on and off the field at Queens."
 
Jessica Schelling (Suffern High School | Suffern, N.Y.)
Position- Attack
Club- Metro Lacrosse
 
"I am most excited to join the lacrosse community at Queens, to challenge myself, and to meet the team and develop lifelong friendships."
 
Lola Vandemark (Bishop Hartley | Blacklick, Ohio)
Position- Midfield
Club- Lucky Lax 2023s
 
"I am extremely excited to join such a talented group of girls on the women's lacrosse team and continue to further develop in every area as an athlete, teammate, and person."

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