Women's Lacrosse Holiday 2025 Newsletter

Dear Bonnies Women's Lacrosse Alumni,

We hope you are enjoying a peaceful winter and smooth close to 2025! As we prepare for the holidays and another exciting chapter in Bonnies Women's Lacrosse, we wanted to share some updates from our fallball season and introduce our new recruits for the upcoming 2026 season.

Fall Update & Looking Ahead to the Season

With our fall ball season coming to an end, we finished with a strong 6–1 record, and overall the team has taken a major step forward. They have shown much growth throughout this fall. and we’re really starting to see both sides of the ball find their identity. As a whole, they work hard to hold each other accountable, push past limits and grow a deeper connection with one another. This team is very close and from a coaches perspective it makes us very excited for this upcoming season. The fall gave us a clearer picture of our depth, highlighted some breakout performers and showed that this team is capable of playing fast, disciplined and connected lacrosse. As we transition into the winter, the staff is excited about where we are and even more excited about where we can go.

Goals & Expectations for the Season

Our expectations remain clear: continue building toward becoming a top contender in the Atlantic 10. The primary goal for this group is to put ourselves in position to compete for an A-10 Championship. That means continuing to capitalize on developing championship habits, such as work ethic, accountability, discipline and a relentless competitive mindset every single day.

This team has the talent, drive and unity to take a major step forward, and we’re excited to see what they can accomplish this spring.

Incoming

This season we have 14 members joining our team including a junior transfer, Kierstin Hillis (Cincinnati, Ohio). Kierstin is an attacker from High Point who has added great energy to the program and we are excited to see how she contributes to the team this season. The other 13 members, listed below, are freshmen who have continued to find their place and roles to help contribute.

• Lilliana Bertrando (West Chester, Pa.)
• Riley Czapor (Collegeville, Pa.)
• Piper Emmick (Corning, N.Y.)
• Grace Fritz (Canandaigua, N.Y.)
• Meredith Kearns (Rockville, Md.)
• Riley Milligan (Weddington, N.C.)
• Brooke Owens (Syracuse, N.Y.)
• Aleah Petre (Penfield, N.Y.)
• Evie Raithel (Frederick, Md.)
• Alexis Scaramuzzino (Fayetville, N.Y.)
• Hana Seeto (South Riding, Va.)
• Arianna West (Dixhills, N.Y.)
• Gracie Williams (Cattaragus, N.Y.)

Once a Bonnie, Always a Bonnie.

We’re excited to launch the Varsity B Club — a new community exclusively for former St. Bonaventure student-athletes.

Reconnect with teammates, celebrate your legacy, and support the next generation of Bonnies. As a member, you’ll enjoy:

• Exclusive Varsity B Club welcome item
• Invitations to alumni weekends & Varsity B socials
• Behind-the-scenes Athletics updates
• Networking with fellow athletic alumni
• Membership is free — and optional giving opportunities help strengthen the student-athlete experience.

Join today and keep the Bona spirit alive: https://gobonnies.com/sports/2025/11/5/VarsityBClub.aspx

Fundraising Needs & How To Support

As we prepare for the spring, fundraising remains an important piece of elevating the student-athlete experience. This year, one of our biggest needs is support for our spring-break trip to Charlotte where we plan to incorporate an activity that strengthens our culture and provides our players with a memorable experience together.

Alumni, families, and supporters can make the greatest impact right now by contributing directly to our fundraising efforts—whether through donations, helping connect us with potential sponsors, or spreading the word within their networks. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue to provide the team with the resources they need to compete at a high level.

2025 Alumni Game

Thank you to everyone who returned home to campus and joined us for our Alumni Weekend this fall!