News Summary
The Times-Union has announced its annual All-First Coast High School Girls Lacrosse Team for Jacksonville, showcasing the top talents from the region. This selection recognizes athletes whose exceptional performances and statistics significantly impacted their teams throughout the season. The talent pool includes standout players who excelled as both scorers and defenders, with many committing to prestigious colleges such as Embry-Riddle and Duke. The announcement also honors second team selections and honorable mentions, reflecting the rich lacrosse talent in Northeast Florida’s schools.
Jacksonville Honors Top High School Girls Lacrosse Players for 2025
The Times-Union has unveiled its annual selection for the All-First Coast High School Girls Lacrosse Team for 2025, highlighting the top talents from Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. This selection acknowledges players whose performances throughout the season contributed significantly to their teams, with total statistics and the impact on games serving as essential criteria in the evaluation process.
First Team Selections
The First Team features standout athletes including a goalkeeper with a remarkable 44% save percentage, who was instrumental in leading the Toros to the postseason. A midfielder from the Sharks shined this season with 52 draw controls, scoring 19 goals and causing 17 turnovers.
Another versatile player on this elite team has recorded 31 goals and five assists while achieving a stunning total of 128 draw controls. That player has committed to Embry-Riddle. Another Embry-Riddle commit helped the Bears reach the regional finals with two goals and 14 caused turnovers as part of their defensive efforts.
One of the high-scoring players contributed 40 goals and 23 assists, alongside 15 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers. A future Stanford Cardinal athlete topped her scoring chart with an impressive tally of 65 goals and 19 assists. Additionally, a leading player for the Bulldogs netted 56 goals and 15 assists, committing to the University of Oregon.
Furthermore, an athletic player headed to Duke led the Eagles to the final four, recording 57 ground balls, 34 caused turnovers, 43 goals, and 25 assists. Another well-rounded player signed with Florida State, achieving 27 goals, 11 assists, 57 draw controls, and 34 ground balls, ultimately scoring a total of 80 goals with 16 assists over the season.
A talented athlete representing a Class 1A semifinalist has committed to George Washington, scoring 64 goals and 24 assists. Additionally, another promising player achieved 36 goals and 28 assists, also committing to Florida State. Lastly, a Richmond commit made her mark by leading the Eagles with 93 draw controls, along with 22 ground balls, 15 caused turnovers, 18 goals, and 16 assists.
Second Team Recognition
The Second Team selections include key players such as goalkeeper Olivia Bucca from Creekside, with a commendable performance throughout the season. Defensive honors go to Ashley Albert from Ponte Vedra, Emme Hnath from Episcopal, and Shira Silverman of Tocoi Creek. Midfield accolades recognize Ava Allamon from Bartram Trail, Brooke Birkett of St. Augustine, Cadence Presnick a freshman from Fletcher, Eve Surface from Bolles, and Georgia Tuttle a sophomore from Episcopal.
Attackers on the second team include Payten Cree a sophomore from Episcopal, Skylar Kleinschek of St. Augustine, and Bella Vitulli from Episcopal. The team is rounded out with Abbi Heilmann, a junior defensive coordinator from Fletcher.
Honorable Mentions
A number of players also earned honorable mentions, reinforcing the depth of talent in the region. Notable mentions include players such as Isla Avant, Chloe Bedford, Olivia Bittencourt, Ana Capeci, among others, recognized for their contributions across various positions and schools.
Evaluation Process
The Times-Union utilized several criteria for evaluating players, including coach nominations, performance observations, and the overall competitiveness of the opposition faced during the season. This comprehensive evaluation provides a well-rounded perspective of each player’s contributions and impact on their respective teams.
This recognition highlights the dedication, skill, and achievement of young female athletes in Northeast Florida, setting the stage for future success in the sport of lacrosse.
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Additional Resources
- Jacksonville: All-First Coast High School Girls Lacrosse Team 2025
- Wikipedia: Lacrosse
- Jacksonville: All-First Coast High School Boys Track & Field Team 2025
- Google Search: High School Lacrosse
- Jacksonville: All-First Coast High School Boys Lacrosse Team 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lacrosse
- Jacksonville: All-First Coast High School Softball Team 2025
- Google News: High School Sports Team Selections
