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November 13th, 2024 – Florida Lacrosse Welcomes 11 Newcomers to the 2025-2026 Class

By Corey Lichtman

The Gators class features two 5-star and four 4-star recruits, while having the fifth ranked class in the country according to Inside Lacrosse.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida women’s lacrosse team has added 11 newcomers for the 2025-2026 season.

Autumn Blair, Anna DiMartile, Molly Doran, Allison Fling, Caroline Hoskins, Blythe Noyes, Kennedy Richardson, Maya Soskin, Alexa Stone, Emma Sweeney and Jameson Swords have all signed their Athletics Aid Agreement and will join the Gators for 2025-2026 academic year.

“We are beyond excited to welcome the next wave of Gator women’s lacrosse players to our team,” said Head Coach Amanda O’Leary. “They are an elite group that exemplifies greatness in both the classroom and on the field, but most importantly they are incredible young women. I am proud of the culture of excellence our current and past players have created and I know the future is extremely bright with these new additions.”

The Gators have the fifth ranked recruiting class in the country, featuring two 5-star and four 4-star recruits according to Inside Lacrosse.

Florida Lacrosse Signees

Name	Hometown	Position	High School	Club Team
Autumn Blair	Downingtown, Pa.	Midfield	Downington West H.S.	NXT Girls Lacrosse
Anna DiMartile	Fort Washington, Pa.	Defense	Upper Dublin H.S.	HHH Philly Girls
Molly Doran	Camilus, N.Y.	Midfield	West Genesee H.S.	Salt Club Snipers
Allison Fling	Sykesville, Md.	Attack/Draw Specialist	Century High School	Skywalkers
Caroline Hoskins	Towson, Md.	Midfield	St. Paul’s School for Girls	Skywalkers
Blythe Noyes	Marietta, Ga.	Attack	Pope H.S.	Eagle Stix Lacrosse
Kennedy Richardson	Richmond, Va.	Midfield	Collegiate School	Yellow Jackets South
Maya Soskin	Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.	Goalie	Cold Spring Harbor H.S.	Long Island Yellow Jackets
Alexa Stone	Alexandria, Va.	Midfield	Bishop Ireton HS	Capital Lacrosse Club
Emma Sweeney	Haymarket, Va.	Midfield	Paul VI Catholic H.S.	Capital Lacrosse Club
Jameson Swords	Dallas, Texas	Midfield	Prosper H.S.	214 Lacrosse Club

The 2025-2026 Gators

Autumn Blair (Downingtown, Pa. – Midfield) 5’4, Right Handed

Why Florida? “I chose Florida because when I stepped on campus I felt at home. The girls on the team were so welcoming and the coaches truly cared about me as an individual. The facilities are unreal and I could not turn down the opportunity to be a Florida Gator. “

Quick Facts

• Inside Lacrosse 4-star recruit with an 84-overall scout grade
• “A quick defender whose presence on the field stands out immediately. Her footwork in the 8 and her ability to slide to help her teammates shut down attackers is impressive. Autumn always sees the ball and knows when to slide to help or maintain solid 1v1 marking to keep her player from cutting to goal or getting off a good shot. She causes turnovers and then sprints out of the defensive end and is available as a trail cutter to support the transition.” – Inside Lacrosse
• 5.00 speed and agility grades
• Started playing lacrosse in 4th grade
• 2024 USA Lacrosse High School Girls All-American
• Plays club lacrosse for NXT Girls Lacrosse

Anna DiMartile (Fort Washington, Pa. – Defense) 5’6, Right Handed

Why Florida? “Great academics, athletics, culture, and weather.”

Quick Facts

• Three-time team High School MVP, three-time First Team All-League, two-time First Team All-Montgomery County
• Scored her 100th career high school goal in April of 2024
• Also plays soccer
• Plays club lacrosse for HHH Philly Girls

Molly Doran (Camilus, N.Y. – Midfield) 5’9, Left Handed

Why Florida? “The University of Florida has great athletic and academic programs.”

Quick Facts

• First Team All-League and First Team All-Central New York
• Apart of the National Honors Society and National Business Honor Society
• Runs indoor track and qualified for the New Balance Nationals in the 55-meter, 200- meter, and SMR 400-meter
• Plays club lacrosse for the Salt Club Snipers

Allison Fling (Sykesville, Md. – Attack/Draw Specialist) 5’8, Right Handed

Quick Facts

• Inside Lacrosse 4-star recruit with a 90-overall scout grade
• “Fling is an all-around player. She shines the most on the draw. She is able to direct, place, power, and cleanly grab the ball without issue. Offensively she is a threat both with and without the ball. Defensively her speed and agility allow her to keep up with the best.” – Inside Lacrosse
• 2022 Baltimore All-American, 2022 Under Amour 150, New Balance All-American, 2023 IL Women’s IDX Invitee
• Plans to major in psychology and go into pre-med
• Plays club lacrosse for Skywalkers

Caroline Hoskins (Towson, Md. – Midfield) 5’3, Right Handed

Why Florida? “From the lacrosse program to the university, I chose Florida because I love being a part of communities that feel like family.”

Quick Facts

• Inside Lacrosse 5-star recruit with an 84-overall scout grade
• “Hoskins was a presence between the 30s and was very scrappy on loose balls in transition, winning ground ball battles and pushing the pace in transition. In settled offense, she was able to get to the cage, and was a solid dodger that used her body well to find open lanes towards cage.” – Inside Lacrosse
• 4-year varsity starter, IAAM A Conference Champion 2022&2024, 2024 IAAM All-Conference, 2024 Captain for St. Paul’s School for Girls
• Her dream job is to be a Sports Psychologist
• Plays club lacrosse for Skywalkers

Blythe Noyes (Marietta, Ga. – Attack) 5’7, Right Handed

Why Florida? “The reason I choose the University of Florida is because of the amazing facilities and all of the academic opportunities that are provided for the athletes. The team and coaching environment are amazing and I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else.”

Quick Facts

• Four-year Varsity player
• American Select Watch List and D1Varsity MVP, Pope H.S. Offensive Player of the Year
• Her dream job is to become a Real Estate Agent
• Plays Club Lacrosse with Eagle Stix Lacrosse

Kennedy Richardson (Richmond, Va. – Midfield) 5’5, Right Handed

Why Florida? “Why not choose the University of Florida? Sunshine, palm trees, high academics, amazing athletes, and it’s summer all year round!”

Quick Facts

• Inside Lacrosse 4-star recruit with an 85 overall scout grade
• “A fast midfielder with a competitive edge, Richardson was a magnet to the ball in a great way. When the ball was on the ground between the 30s, Richardson often was the one cleaning up the mess for her team, and sparking transition downfield. She was also impactful in settled play, but it was her effort and effectiveness in the midfield that was the most eye-catching.” – Inside Lacrosse
• Richmond All-Metro Player of the Year
• 3x First Team VISAA All-State
• Plays varsity basketball
• 2024 USA Lacrosse High School Girls All-Americans
• Will major in psychology, and plays club lacrosse for Yellow Jackets South

Maya Soskin (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. – Goalie) 5’3, Right Handed

Why Florida? “I chose UF because it felt like home. Everyone is incredibly welcoming, and they make it feel like the most enjoyable place to be. I felt happy and accepted surrounded by the coaches and players. I felt that they would push me to my fullest potential, and the joyful environment there is a feeling you could never forget. When deciding, a big thing for me was hoping I could find somewhere that would help me grow not just a player, but also as a person. I know that at UF I can do both and learn so much from all the incredible people who are a part of the program there.”

Quick Facts

• Inside Lacrosse 5-star recruit with an 84 overall scout grade
• “Soskin was impressive, stopping several shots against some of the strongest attackers in the country. Her fast hands and great coordination allowed her to get either her stick or her body on balls that seemed to be sure to go in.” – Inside Lacrosse
• Selected as a 2024 USA Lacrosse U18 National Team Member
• Has been on varsity at Cold Spring Harbor since 8th grade and has totaled 556 career saves thus far while winning a NY State Championship in 2024
• 2023 and 2024 All-American, along with 2024 Newsday 1st Team All-Long Island Honors
• Plays club lacrosse for the Long Island Yellow Jackets

Alexa Stone (Alexandria, Va. – Midfield) 5’7, Right Handed

Why Florida? “The campus and team culture.”

Quick Facts

• Four-year varsity lacrosse player at Bishop Ireton
• WCAC honorable mention 2022, and WCAC second team 2023&2024 while also playing field hockey
• 2023 first team All-VISAA (Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Assocation)
• Totaled 125 goals and 40 assists in three seasons at Bishop Ireton
• Has future ambitions of joining the FBI and analyzing criminals
• Plays club lacrosse with Capital lacrosse

Emma Sweeney (Haymarket, Va. – Defense/Midfield) 5’7, Right Handed

Quick Facts

• Inside Lacrosse 4-star recruit
• Played four years of Varsity lacrosse
• Two-time all-state, two-time all-conference, and a Peter T. Menke Award recipient
• Was an all-conference field hockey player
• She lived in Africa until she was six years old
• Plans on majoring in Political Science
• Played club lacrosse for Capital lacrosse

Jameson Swords (Dallas, Texas – Midfield) 5’6, Right Handed

Why Florida? “I chose the University of Florida because of the people, big-time sports, awesome facilities, and energy on campus. I also loved all the players I got to talk to and the amazing coaching staff.”

Quick Facts

• First Texas based lacrosse player to play for UF
• 2025 Adrenaline All-American, 2024 Stage 2 U18 National Development team, 2024 All-America Highlight team, 2023 No. 1 ranked APEX 60 All-American
• Four-year varsity lacrosse player
• Played three years of varsity basketball, was a two-time academic all-district selection
• Enjoys pickleball and photography
• Plays club lacrosse for 214 Lacrosse Club

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November 13th, 2024 – Florida Lacrosse Releases 2025 Schedule

by Corey Lichtman

The Gators will play eight home game and take on six teams who made the NCAA Tournament in 2024.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida lacrosse team has released their 2025 schedule, as they enter their 16th season as a program. The Gators will open up their season on Feb. 7 on the road against Johns Hopkins. UF holds a 240-60 all-time record under Head Coach Amanda O’Leary.

The Gators will play 17 total games and host eight home outings, with their home opener occurring on Feb. 9 against Kennesaw State. UF holds a 134-23 all-time home record at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

Florida will play against six team who were in the NCAA Tournament last season (Johns Hopkins, North Carolina, James Madison, Loyola, Mercer and Penn) and seven teams who finished in the end of season IWLCA/ILWomen Top-25 (Johns Hopkins (12), North Carolina (19), James Madison (16), Loyola (11), Navy (20) Penn (7) and Colorado (22)).

UF will compete against two teams they have never played against, taking on South Florida on Feb. 18 and traveling to Clemson on March 20.

The Orange and Blue enter a new conference in 2025, as they will take their talents to the Big 12 for the conference’s inaugural season for the sport of lacrosse. Their Big 12 opener will be on the road at UC Davis on March 28. The Big 12 conference tournament will take place in Boulder, Colo. on May 1 & 3 at Prentup Field. This will be the Gators fourth conference, holding an all-time program record of 83-7 in conference play.

The Gators are coming off a 20-3 season, where they made their second NCAA Final Four in program history. They return 23 players from last year’s team, while bringing in 11 freshmen and three transfers.

The full 2025 schedule is listed below.

Date	Opponent	All-time record	Last Meeting
Feb. 7	@ Johns Hopkins	UF – 7-1	May 10, 2019
Feb. 9	Kennesaw State	UF – 3-0	Feb. 12, 2022
Feb. 15	North Carolina	UF – 4-13	May 10, 2024
Feb. 18	@ South Florida	Never played	N/A
March 1	James Madison # (in Charlotte)	UF – 4-2	May 4, 2024
March 8	Loyola	UF – 7-4	Feb. 10, 2024
March 12	Navy	UF – 2-1	March 10, 2024
March 15	@ Mercer	UF – 5-0	March 16, 2024
March 20	@ Clemson	Never played	N/A
March 25	@ Penn	UF – 1-0	April 1, 2023
March 28	@ UC Davis ^	UF – 2-0	March 6, 2024
April 5	San Diego State ^	UF – 2-0	March 8, 2024
April 9	@ Jacksonville	UF – 15-1	Feb. 28, 2024
April 12	@ Colorado ^	UF – 4-0	Feb. 8, 2020
April 15	Stetson	UF – 4-0	March 23, 2022
April 19	Cincinnati ^	UF – 13-0	April 20, 2024
April 26	Arizona State ^	UF – 3-0	March 3, 2024

Bold = Home
# = Neutral
^ = Conference game (Big 12)

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October 31st, 2024 – Gators Lacrosse Promotes Regy Thorpe to Associate Head Coach

by Corey Lichtman

Florida lacrosse had a 54-12 record in Thorpe’s three years as assistant coach.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida lacrosse Head Coach Amanda O’Leary has announced the promotion of Regy Thorpe to Associate Head Coach ahead of the 2025 season. Thorpe joined the Gators in June of 2021 and has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach for UF, leading the teams defense.

“Regy is a great coach, an incredible person and an unmatched ambassador for the University of Florida lacrosse program,” said O’Leary. “His passion and knowledge of the game has made him an invaluable member of our staff and has elevated our play over the last three years. I look forward to him continuing to leave a lasting positive impression on both our coaching staff and every student athlete who comes through our program.”

A native of Central N.Y, Thorpe has been a huge a part of the Gators 54-12 record (.818%) over the past three seasons. In 2024, Florida’s defense ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 8.52 goals/game under Thorpe. UF held opponents to a .350 shooting percentage, while holding the opposing team to under 10 goals 17 times and to five or less goals five times in route to the programs first Final Four appearance since 2012.

“I would like to thank coach Mandee for her trust and confidence in me, while being a great mentor throughout my last three years in Gainesville,” said Thorpe. “I would also like to thank the University of Florida players, families, support staff and alumni for welcoming my family and I with open arms. I am looking forward to continuing to help build on the rich tradition here as a Florida Gator.”

Thorpe coached at his alma mater Syracuse for 10 seasons from 2010-2019, where he spent his first five seasons as an assistant coach before being named associate head coach in 2015. Thorpe reached six Final Fours and appeared in two National Championships. Only four unseeded teams have made the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament since 2010 and Thorpe did it twice, once in 2010 with Syracuse and in 2024 with the Gators.

In 2017, he displayed his championship pedigree, as he won a championship as head coach of the Long Island Sound in the United Women’s Lacrosse League.

After Syracuse, Thorpe spent a season as head coach and general manager of the New York Riptide in the National Lacrosse league, before pivoting to the University of Pittsburgh, where he spent a year to help build up their lacrosse program which began playing in 2022.

Thorpe has been the head coach of the USA Box Lacrosse Team in 2019 and 2024, where he led the U.S. to its first ever Silver Medal in the 2024 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. He is a member of several Hall of Fames, including the Jordan Elbridge Hall of Fame, the US Lacrosse Rochester Chapter Hall of Fame, the NJCAA Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and the Rochester Knighthawks National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame.

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November 27th, 2024 – Coach Amanda O’Leary Inducted into Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame

by Corey Lichtman

A native of Royersford, Pa., O’Leary was inducted on Tuesday night and honored as one of the great coaches from the Montgomery County area.

Montgomery County, Pa. – Coach Amanda O’Leary was inducted into the Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame on Tuesday night at Presidential Caterers in Norristown, Pa.

This year is the 22nd annual induction for the Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame, who honors the outstanding coaching legacy that has developed over the years in Montgomery County.

A native of Royersford, Pa., O’Leary has been a head coach at the division l level for 29 years, where she coached at Yale for 14 years and just concluded her 15th season at Florida. She has a career record of 402-125 (.763%), ranking third among active coaches in wins. She is one of nine NCAA coaches to reach 400 wins and just one of four division l coaches to reach that accomplishment.

An alum of Temple University (1985-1988), O’Leary came to Florida in 2007 and has coached the Gators since starting up the program in 2010. The 1988 NCAA Most Valuable Player has led the Orange and Blue to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, eight quarterfinals and two semifinals including a Final Four appearance in 2024. She has won 12 regular season conference championships and 11 conference tournaments (10 consecutive) while in Gainesville. She has coached five Tewaaraton Finalists.