LILJ Girls Winter All-Showcase Team + Players That Impressed

The two-night LILJ Winter Premier Showcase at Stony Brook Indoor wrapped up last week and delivered a high-level competitive and developmental environment for some of the top high school talent on Long Island. Players had the opportunity to sharpen their games under the guidance of college coaches with strong Long Island roots, creating a unique blend of local pride and next-level instruction. The fast-paced sessions emphasized skill development, decision-making, and competitive reps, while allowing athletes to showcase their abilities in front of experienced college minds. It was a treat to cover the athletes and coaches in attendance for this year’s Winter Premier Showcase. Check out the All-Showcase Teams, Players that Impressed as well as the three MVP’s from the event!

41 Ashley Arizonis, 2028, Midfielder – Elite first step. Great at attack the cage lefty or righty. Great vision in transition. Can score the rock like the best of them in the 2028 class off the dodge.

51 Charlotte Cavalone, 2028, Defender – Solid close defender who is super efficient with her movements. Tough to beat one-on-one. Very smart off ball.

61 Sophia Enea, 2029, Midfielder – All over the field and so good in a variety of environments on the field. Can be great with the ball, passing the ball, doing the ball or off-ball. Takes pride in defense and ground-ball.

62 Stella Fallon, 2029, Goalie – Make some incredible saves in tight. Steady in the clear.

66 Ilaria Florence, 2028, Attacker – Athletic and skilled. Can do some great things in traffic and tight spaces. Does a nice job finishing the rock.

67 Laine Friedman, 2029, Attacker – Super athletic lefty attacker. Great at drawing slides and starting the party on offense. Can be dangerous off-ball if teammates find her.

69 Emma Glick, 2029, Defender – Lock-down defender in the freshmen class. Great at keeping dodgers at a distance. Gets hands on opponents and makes them not want to dodge her.

76 Juliet Johnson, 2028, Goalie MVP – So steady at saving the rock. Completely frustrates offenses by making all saves on low-angle shots and steals goals from elite shooters taking high percentage shots. Getting so good and comfortable as she develops.

79 Mackenzie Klammer, 2030, Midfielder – Emerging to be one of the top players on the island. So good, in so many ways.

93 Sydney Millett, 2028, Goalie – Great stopper and positioning. Very alert and so smooth at tracking the ball in front of her. Makes some highlight reel saves.

98 Noelle Napolitano, 2028, Defender – Athletic in the clear and great skill with both hands. Solid on ball and great IQ off-ball.

101 Summer O’Neill, 2029, Defender MVP – Stand-out defender in her class with great range, athleticism and skill. Her presence on ball disrupts offenses and she can cause turnovers in a variety of ways.

103 Shannon O’Shea, 2029, Midfielder – One of the most improved midfielders in the 2029 class. Traditionally a defensive-midfielder who took pride in ground ball play has transformed in a smooth two-way midfielder who can cause problems on the offensive end with her skill, decision-making and shot.

109 Ava Savarese, 2029, Attacker MVP – Match-up nightmare for defenders with her lightening first step, quick change of direction and toughness when dodging into the 8-meter. Great off-ball, always moving to create openings, space and advantages for her teammates.

112 Hannah Sliwak, 2028, Attacker – Party starter on attack. Great at finding seems and attacking gaps into the 8. Can finish the rock in traffic and produce on the offense end.

115 Carly Sullivan, 2028, Defender – Great on-ball, forcing offensive players to take low angle shots or takes away high-percentage plays for the offense.

119 Julia Ver Straten, 2029, Goalie – Great stopper in the freshman class. Very good positioning, poise and patient.

Players That Impressed Include Addison Andria, 2028, Defense Sophie Angelo, 2029, Attack Mattea Attard, 2029, Defense Julia Babst, 2030, Attack Natalie Barth, 2029, Goalie Jillian Black, 2028, Defender Sophia Caramico, 2029, Attack Marlee Cohen, 2029, Midfield Khloe DiMaio, 2028, Defense Cassidy Ferrara, 2029, Attack Kloe Ferreri, 2028, Attack Kayla Grochow, 2028, Midfield Addison Held, 2028, Attack Morgan Krinsky, 2028, Goalie Karstyn LoRusso, 2029, Midfield Katy Lourenco, 2029, Midfield Nicole Manolakes, 2029, Attack Jaidyn Marchitto, 2029, Midfield Madison McCarthy, 2029, Attack Samantha Miale, 2029, Defense Tori Napolitano, 2030, Defense Avery Needle, 2029, Attack Averie Rissland, 2029, Goalie Hailey Rosati, 2030, Attack Isabella Russo, 2028, Midfield Ella Schopp, 2029, Midfield Delainey Sefton, 2030, Goalie Juliette Smith, 2030, Defense Lila Smith, 2028, Midfield