Class of 2027
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit80%
2
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
DIIIDivision III
Messiah University Women's Lacrosse
Recruiting outlook: 10 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Falcons · Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth
Head coach
Heather McKayStaff directory ↗
Head coach since at least 2023
Spring 2026
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
2026–27 roster
25
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 25Roster-size gap 0
Coach's usual roster
Based on 5 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 25 players
Domestic 25 · 100% · International 0 · 0%
United States
- Pennsylvania14 · 56%
- New York4 · 16%
- Maryland2 · 8%
- Michigan1 · 4%
- New Hampshire1 · 4%
- New Jersey1 · 4%
- Ohio1 · 4%
- Virginia1 · 4%
Recruiting by high-school class
Class of 2028
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
4
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2029
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
5
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2030
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
6
Spots left
Needs
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 10
- Midfield 4
- Defense 9
- Goalies 2
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A | PTS | SH | SOG | GB | DC | CT | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Abby WelchansPrevious school: Lampeter-Strasburg | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | A | Lancaster, Pa. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 20 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Alina Bernal-ClarkPrevious school: Stephen Decatur | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | A | Berlin, Md. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| Alison HenchenPrevious school: Spencerport | Seasons left: 3Listed as So. | A | Rochester, N.Y. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Brooke SchabdachPrevious school: Susquehannock | Seasons left: 4Listed as Fr. | A | Shrewsbury, Pa. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brynn JohnsenPrevious school: Bellport | Seasons left: 2Listed as Jr. | M | Brookhaven, N.Y. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 17 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 17 |
| Dani SauderPrevious school: Cocalico | Seasons left: 2Listed as Jr. | A | Denver, Pa. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 12 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 17 |
| Ella FrinkPrevious school: Homeschool | Seasons left: 4Listed as Fr. | M | Salisbury, N.H. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Grace PettittPrevious school: The Salisbury School | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | A | Salisbury, Md. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 21 | 21 | 68 | 58 | 126 | 126 | 102 | 29 | 0 | 19 | 52 |
| Hannah LecciPrevious school: Longwood Senior | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | D | Yaphank, N.Y. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Jillian DancePrevious school: Susquehannock | Seasons left: 4Listed as Fr. | D | New Freedom, Pa. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Julia TannerPrevious school: Pine Bush | Seasons left: 4Listed as Fr. | D | Circleville, N.Y. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Katelyn UmbargerPrevious school: Penn Manor | Seasons left: 4Listed as Fr. | A | Millersville, Pa. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Katie BukiewiczPrevious school: Beavercreek | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | D | Beavercreek, Ohio | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Kayla ArnoldPrevious school: Harrisburg Christian | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | A | Harrisburg, Pa. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kendall BayleyPrevious school: Downingtown West | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | A | Glenmoore, Pa. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 19 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Naomi DollPrevious school: New Oxford | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | D | New Oxford, Pa. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 16 | 6 |
| Natalie HowellPrevious school: Selinsgrove | Seasons left: 2Listed as Jr. | D | Selinsgrove, Pa. | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rachael LeePrevious school: Lampeter-Strasburg | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | D | Strasburg, Pa. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachel MarshallPrevious school: South Western | Seasons left: 3Listed as So. | M | Hanover, Pa. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 21 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Riley LewickiPrevious school: Vernon Township | Seasons left: 1Listed as Sr. | D | Highland Lakes, N.J. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| Riley WatsonPrevious school: Red Lion/Ursinus | Seasons left: 3Prior collegeListed as So. | D | Red Lion, Pa. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sierra SimmonsPrevious school: Woodson | Seasons left: 3Listed as So. | A | Annandale, Va. | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sophia VeltrePrevious school: Dock Mennonite | Seasons left: 4Listed as Fr. | M | Telford, Pa. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |