VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova University's women's lacrosse head coach, Julie Young announced the signing of seven national letters of intent for the upcoming 2020 season.
 
"We have a strong, athletic, and talented group of incoming freshmen who I am confident will step in and help fill the holes that the senior class is leaving," Coach Young said of her signees. "Coming off of the success that we had this season we are very excited turning toward next season."
 
The seven individuals include Molly Dunphey (Ridgewood, N.J.), Kate Springer (Abingdon, Md.), Abby Walheim (Malvern, Pa.), Nina Mainello (Baltimore, Md.), Addie Fischer, Catherine Field and Harriette Overend (Auckland, New Zealand).
 
Molly Dunphey
Ridgewood, N.J. | Ridgewood High School | Defense
Most Improved Defender
All-League Honorable Mention
Represented NJ Interscholastic Athletic Association Leadership Summit
 
Kate Springer
Abingdon, Md. | Patterson Mill High School | Attack
All-County Selection
State Champion-Lacrosse
Regional Champion 3x-Soccer
State Finalist 3x-Soccer
 
Abby Walheim
Malvern, Pa. | Villa Maria Academy | Midfield
All-Southeastern Pa. Second Team
All-Main Line First Team, DLN All-Area First Team
All-Phillylacrosse.com First Team
PIAA State Champion
 
Nina Mainello
Baltimore, Md. | Notre Dame Preparatory School | Defense
First and Second Academic Honors
Skywalkers Lacrosse Club: seven years, multiple championships
 
Addie Fischer
Glen Arm, Md. | Notre Dame Preparatory School | Defense-Midfield
Varsity Lacrosse Letter Winner 4x
Varsity Basketball Letter Winner 4x
Varsity Soccer Letter Winner 2x
Varsity Cross Country Letter Winner 2x
Skywalkers Lacrosse Club: seven years
Alumnae Scholar, Honor Roll 14x, National Science Honor Society
 
Catherine Field
Durham, N.C. | Cardinal Gibbons High School | Midfield
Varsity Lacrosse Letter Winner 4x
Team Captain
All-Conference Honorable Mention
State Champions 3x
Carolina Fever Club Lacrosse
 
Harriette Overend
Auckland, New Zealand | Epsom Girls Grammar School | Midfield
Best International Performance
Most Valuable Player 2x
Sports Woman of the Year
Regional High School Champions 3x
National New Zealand School Champions
High School College Sport 3x
Young Sports Person of the Year 2x