The St. Thomas Aquinas College Women's Lacrosse team welcomes six new athletes for the Fall 2020 Semester, which begins in September. The Spartans had their 2019-2020 season halted in early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they were able to post a 5-2 record before the stoppage, which included wins over Holy Family, Saint Rose, Post (CT), Caldwell and Chestnut Hill. The Spartans graduated five seniors; Jennifer Farrell, Meaghan Burke, Kaitlyn Gutenberger, Alyssa DeSimone and Laura Delorenzo, however a few of these familiar faces could possibly return as a result of graduate school and the NCAA's decision to give spring athletes an extra year of eligibility due to the coronavirus health emergency.

"This is a very exciting time to be a Spartan. Before our season came to an abrupt end due to the pandemic, there was a lot of positive energy and momentum amongst our players. We were 5-2 and just approaching the halfway point of the season with conference games on the horizon and a possible chance at a postseason berth. While the way the 2019-2020 season ended was disappointing, the coaching staff has continued to work its hardest to bring the best students and the most talented athletes on board in order to further strengthen our program for not only 2020-21, but for many years to come", commented the Women's Lacrosse coaching staff.

Here is a look at the future STAC Class of 2024 alphabetically. 

Olivia Cerbo

Olivia Cerbo: 5-6 Midfield, Middletown North High School

Cerbo comes to Sparkill from Middletown North High School, where she was a team captain and was named the team's most improved player.

Favorite Quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." - Kevin Durant

Adriana Kukaj-Lajqi

Adriana Kukaj-Lajqi: 5-6 Goalie, Clarkstown North High School

Kukaj-Lajqi joins the Spartans after wrapping up her outstanding high school career between the pipes at nearby Clarkstown North High School.

Favorite Quote: "Veni, Vidi, Vici...I came, I saw, I conquered." - Julius Caesar

Annavictoria Mazariegos

Annavictoria Mazariegos: 5-4 Defense, Minisink Valley High School

Mazariegos arrives at STAC this fall, following her high school career at Minisink Valley, where Annavictoria was named a 2019 New York Section IX All-Star, All-Division team selection.

Favorite Quote: "Practice hard, like the way you would play in a game and always finish strong." - Coach Mazariegos

Stephanie Ortiz

Stephanie Ortiz: 5-5 Midfield, Passaic Valley High School

Ortiz brings her skill and talents to St. Thomas Aquinas College this fall, following her tremendous high school career at Passaic Valley.

Favorite Quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Bernard Baruch

Micaela Ross

Micaela Ross: 5-4 Attack, Monroe-Woodbury High School

Ross arrives at STAC this coming fall after a stellar career at Monroe-Woodbury High School, where Micaela was a team captain during her senior year and received Honorable Mention honors during the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

Favorite Quote: "The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow." - Anonymous

McKenzie Schlechtweg

McKenzie Schlechtweg: 5-7 Attack, Goshen Central High School 

Schlectweg comes to the Spartans from Goshen Central High School, where she received 2019 Honorable Mention All-Star honors in Section IX.

Favorite Quote: " Sometimes it's not about the stars, it's about the impact you have on the team, on and off the field." - High School Coach