Northwestern University Athletics
Amonte Hiller Announces Addition of 10 to Lacrosse Program
9/14/2015 1:55:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern lacrosse head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller has announced the addition of 10 student-athletes to her program. Included in the group are nine incoming freshman and a junior transfer.
Joining the Wildcats will be Ivy Arlia (Plymouth, Mass./Thayer Academy), Kristin Cameron (Bedford, N.H./Bishop Guertin), Nell Copeland (Houston, Texas/St. John's), Liza Elder (Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids), Kim Harker (Carmel, N.Y./Mahopac), Claire Quinn (Manhassett, N.Y./St. Anthony's), Danita Stroup (Port Coquitlam, B.C./Riverside Secondary School/LIU Brooklyn), Mallory Weisse (Westfield, N.J./Westfield), Brigid White (Palo Alto, Calif./Sacred Heart Prep) and Leighton Yenor (Orlando, Fla./Tim Creek).
"We are very excited about this year's incoming class," said Amonte Hiller. "We have a great deal of talent ranging from all different lacrosse backgrounds. This year overall the incoming class is extremely tall and athletic. We look forward to this dynamic group joining our current team."
Bios of each student-athlete are below.
Ivy Arlia
#24 • 5-6 • Midfield • Plymouth, Mass. • Thayer Academy
High School: 2015 Under Armour All American … 2013 and 2014 Under Armour Underclass All-America selection … 2014 and 2015 US Lacrosse All-American … Three-time ISL First-Team selection … NEPSWLA All-Star in 2013, 2014 and 2015 … Named Team MVP in junior and senior seasons … Finished career with 123 goals, 42 assists, 307 ground balls, 215 caused turnovers and 220 draw controls … Helped lead Thayer Academy to a perfect 15-0 record and ISL Championship in 2011 … Scored five game-winning goals in her senior season, including three in overtime … Named to the National Tournament Lower New England Team in 2013 and 2014 … Also earned four letters in soccer and three letters in basketball … Named Defensive MVP of soccer team in 2012 and 2013 while also earning ISL First-Team honors.
Personal: Born Ivy Elizabeth Arlia in Boston … Daughter of Lauren and Sal … Brother Zach played lacrosse at Kenyon College … Attended the same high school as Northwestern head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller … Played with fellow Wildcat Jamison O'Neill on Mass Elite …
Amonte Hiller on Arlia: Ivy's work ethic and passion for lacrosse is unmatched. She is a versatile player that has a great understanding of the game. It is an honor for me to welcome ivy into the program coming from attended the same high school that I did.
Kristin Cameron
#35 • 5-10 • Attack • Bedford, N.H. • Bishop Guertin
High School: Four-time All-State selection … Named an Academic All-American by US Lacrosse in 2014 and 2015 … Four-time Nashua Telegraph All Star … Named Team MVP of 2015 squad that won the NHIAA Division I State Championship and finished with an 18-3 record … Scored three goals in the NHIAA state semifinal and three goals in the championship game, including the game winner … Finished career with 152 goals and 112 assists … Helped lead Bishop Guertin to a Division 2 State Runner Up finish in 2012 … Also earned four letters in field hockey and was a team captain.
Personal: Daughter of Chris and Judy … Father Chris played for the Boston Blaze of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1990-94 and is the all-time leading scorer at Lehigh (ranked eighth in NCAA Division I history) … Member of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society … Named Top Scholar graduating with above 4.0 GPA … AP Scholar with Honor … Class Treasurer… Plans to pursue a degree in Economics.
Amonte Hiller on Cameron: Kristin has a great intelligence for the game of lacrosse. She comes from a lacrosse family and knows what it takes to be successful at the collegiate level. Kristin has great poise on the field and a nose for finding the back of the cage.
Nell Copeland
#38 • 5-9 • Midfield • Houston, Texas • St. John's
High School: Named 2015 United States High School All-American after leading St. John's to the Southwest Preparatory Conference title and Texas state championship with a perfect 21-0 record … All-State selection as a senior … Twice named to the All-SPC First Team … Named to the All-South Zone as a freshman and sophomore … Regional All-Star as a sophomore … Four-year starter that competed in the state and conference championship in all four seasons, winning three state championships and three league titles … Finished senior season with 46 points and 41 draw controls … Named a IWLCA President's Cup standout while playing for Texas Rangers club team … Also earned two letters in basketball.
Personal: Born Nell Elizabeth Copeland in Houston … Daughter of Morgan and Elizabeth … Father Morgan started at strong side linebacker and was a co-captain alongside Earl Campbell at the University of Texas … Will wear #38 in college, the same number as her father … Was coached by former Wildcat Jess Carroll … Attended the same high school as Justice Winslow of the Miami Heat … Played with fellow Wildcat Lyndsey Laffite on the Texas Rangers club team … Plans to major in economics and a minor in business.
Amonte Hiller on Copeland: Nell is a great competitor and an incredible athlete. She is extremely explosive on the field out of the defensive end. In addition, Nell has excellent offensive skills and is a difficult player to stop one on one.
Liza Elder
#90 • 5-10 • Midfield • Grand Rapids, Mich. • East Grand Rapids
High School: Twice named US Lacrosse All-American … Twice named to Under Armour All-America Midwest Team … 2015 Nike/Lacrosse Magazine Midwest Player of the Year … Invited to the final tryout for the United States U-19 Team … Four-time MHSAA All-State selection, including three first-team honors … Earned O-K All-Conference honors all four seasons … Led her team to four state championships, four conference championships and a perfect 83-0 record against in-state competition … Holds MHSAA career records for goals (308) and points (472) … Scored 119 goals and dished out 74 assists during senior season, including five goals and three assists against seven-time Illinois state champion Loyola in a 8-6 win … Scored seven goals in the 2015 MHSAA Division 2 State Championship … Finished career with 164 assists and 302 draw controls … Two-time Grand Rapids Press Player of the Year … 2015 Detroit Athletic Club Michigan high School Female Athlete of the Year Finalist … Named the 2014-15 East Grand Rapids High School Female Athlete of the Year and EGR O.K. Conference Female Athlete of the Year … Also lettered twice in basketball … Earned All-Conference honorable mention honors in hoops as a junior.
Personal: Born Elizabeth Adrian Elder in Grand Rapids, Michigan … Daughter of Paul and Sarah Elder … Father Paul played Lacrosse and Football at Albion College before playing lacrosse for the Detroit Turbos of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League … Grandfather Charles Andrews played basketball at Denison University before earning an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in 1964 … Attended the same high school as Luke Glendening of the Detroit Red Wings … Competed against current Wildcat Tara Chelios in high school … Twice named Academic All-American and Academic All-State … 2014-15 East Grand Rapids Homecoming Queen … Will wear #90 in college, the same number that her father wore while playing college football and lacrosse …
Amonte Hiller on Elder: Liza has great size and incredible movement to accompany that size. She is as confident defensively as she is offensively. She excels at the draw. Liza knows how to help her team winning and is motivated to get better everyday.
Kim Harker
#18 • 5-10 • Midfield • Carmel, N.Y. • Mahopac
High School: Member of the United States U-19 25-player training roster … 2015 Under Armour All-American … Under Armour Underclass All-American … US Lacrosse All-American … US Lacrosse Academic All-American … USA TODAY 2014-15 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Girls Lacrosse Second Team … 2015 New York Section 1 Player of the Year … Three-time All-Section and All-League selection … Empire State First-Team All-Star and MSG HV Top Star honoree … Helped lead her team to a 15-5 record and a New York Section 1 runner-up finish in her senior season … Broke nine school records … Finished her career with 273 goals, 51 assists, 313 ground balls and 397 draw controls … Also earned four letters playing on the varsity boys ice hockey team … Played club hockey for the Lady Bulldogs, winning two state championships and competing for one national championship.
Personal: Born Kimberly Lynn Harker in Carmel … Daughter of John and Sheila … Father played hockey at Cortland State and mother was a cheerleader … Played against fellow Wildcat Lauren Murray as a freshman … Earned High Honor Roll every semester in high school … Spanish National Honor Society … Earned the highest GPA on the boys varsity hockey team.
Amonte Hiller on Harker: Kim has great size and is extremely athletic. Her experience playing high boys varsity school hockey has sharpened her competitiveness and toughness. Kim is a strong two-way player and has excellent hands and excels at the draw.
Claire Quinn
#28 • 5-10 • Midfield • Manhassett, N.Y. • St. Anthony's
High School: Member of the United States U-19 team that earned silver at the 2015 Rathbones FIL U19 World Championships … Averaged 1.63 ground balls and 0.75 caused turnovers at World Championships … Scored three goals and was named Player of the Match in pool play against Israel … 2015 Under Armour and US Lacrosse All American … 2014 Under Armour Underclass All-American … Led St. Anthony's CHSAA championships in 2014 and 2015 … Named All-Long Island and All-Metro as a senior … Member of St. Anthony's team that was named ranked preseason No. 1 by USA TODAY … Scored a pair of goals, caused three turnovers and won five draw controls in the 2015 CHSAA Championship game … Played club for Long Island Yellow Jackets and won US Lacrosse U-15 championships in 2011 and 2012.
Personal: Born Claire Elizabeth Quinn … Daughter of Patrick and Marjorie … Sister Hilary played lacrosse at George Washington … Brother Colin plays golf for Gettysburg College … Father Patrick graduated with a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences from Northwestern … Played with fellow incoming freshman Mallory Weisse on United States U19 team … Plans to pursue a degree in liberal arts.
Amonte Hiller on Quinn: Claire is an aggressive midfield defender that can make her mark all over the field. She was a key defender for the US Team this summer and the U-19 world cup. She has great size and athleticism and the competitiveness to back it up.
Danita Stroup
#8 • 5-6 • Attack • Port Coquitlam, B.C. • Riverside Secondary School • LIU Brooklyn
Before Northwestern: Member of Canada U19 Team that won gold medal at 2015 Rathbones FIL U19 World Championships … Scored nine goals and had 11 assists for 20 points in World Championships … Scored four goals and had a pair of assists in semifinal win over Australia … Dished out a pair of assists in historic 9-8 victory over USA in gold medal game … Started all 16 games for LIU Brooklyn and finished second on the team with 31 goals, 11 assists and 42 points … Scored in 12 of 16 games … Posted 10 multi-goal games, including two games that she scored a season-high four goals … Earned Northeast Conference All-Rookie Team honors … Earned MVP honors at the 2013 Field Lacrosse Nationals Gold Game with Team BC … Helped Team BC earn silver medals at 2009 and 2011 Canadian Box Lacrosse National championships.
Personal: Born Danita Rosa Stroup in New Westminster … Daughter of Dan and Rita … Father played in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) for 13 years and was a member of Team Canada in 1998 and 2002 … Played with fellow Wildcat Selena Lasota on Team BC and Canada U19 Team … Competed against fellow Wildcats Mallory Weisse and Claire Quinn at 2015 U19 World Championships … Plans to pursue a degree in psychology.
Amonte Hiller on Stroup: Danita gained a great deal of confidence this summer winning the U-19 championship for team Canada alongside teammate Selena Lasota. She has incredible skill, finishing ability and smarts for the game. Danita has learned to operate very well in tight spaces from Box lacrosse experience.
Mallory Weisse
#21 • 5-9 • GK • Westfield, N.J. • Westfield
High School: Captain of United States U19 Team that won silver at the 2015 FIL Rathbones U19 World Championships … 2015 US Lacrosse and Under Armour All-American … Two-time First-Team North Jersey Interscholastic Girls Lacrosse League Stars & Stripes selection … First-Team All Group 4 and Second-Team All-State selection … Named to Top 14 Player Watch List for 2015 Under Armour All-Americans … Broke school record with 794 career saves … Named to Inside Lacrosse Top 30 Rising Seniors list prior to senior season … 2014 Under Armour Underclass Elite All Stars selection … 2014 Courier News All-Area First Team … Member of US Lacrosse School Girls North Jersey Team 1 as a junior … Named to 2013 "10 Who Impressed" list at NIKE "The Ride" in Beaverton, Oregon … 2013 Courier News All-Area Second Team … Earned NJIGLL Stars & Stripes Division honorable mention honors as a freshman.
Personal: Born Mallory Christine Weisse in Summitt, New Jersey … Daughter of Thomas and Cherie … Sister Courtney plays lacrosse at Dartmouth … Uncle John graduated from Northwestern … Earned Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll all four years of high school
Amonte Hiller on Weisse: Mallory is a great competitor and leader in the cage. Through her high school experience Mallory was able to gain the confidence needed to become a top goalie nationally at her age level. She gained a great deal of experience this summer representing the US team in the U-19 world cup. Mallory's poise on the field and ability to make saves under pressure set her apart.
Brigid White
#48 • 5-5 • Midfield • Palo Alto, Calif. • Sacred Heart Prep
High School: Four-year starter and four-time West Bay Athletic League All-Conference First Team selection … Led team to WBAC championships in 2013 and 2014 … Academic All-American … Finished career with 232 goals, 296 assists, 528 points and 128 ground balls … Had 147 draw controls combined over her junior and senior seasons … Also earned four letters in soccer, earning WBAC All-League honors.
Personal: Daughter of Jim and Patty White … Grandfather William White is an engineering and business professor at Northwestern … National Honor Society … Plans to pursue a degree in neuroscience.
Amonte Hiller on White: Brigid is an extremely hard working athletic midfield. She has an incredible passion for Northwestern and it shows every time she steps onto lakeside field. Brigid is a great two-way player with speed and skill to match her passion.
Leighton Yenor
#13 • 5-11 • Attack • Orlando, Fla. • Timber Creek
High School: Two-time US Lacrosse First Team All-American … Finalist for the U19 USA National Team … Three-time All-Central Florida First Team … Four-time All-Metro Conference East Team … Two-time Brighthouse Sports Network Player of the Year … Named the Orlando Sentinel Player of the Year in 2013 and 2015 … Finished career with 366 goals, 144 assists, 141 ground balls and 228 draw controls … Holds Timber Creek High School records for goals in a single season (121), points in a season (157, 121g/36a), career goals, career points (530), career draw controls, draw controls in a season (136), goals in a game (10) and points in a game (14) … Became first player in school's history to score 100-plus goals in a season and first player to break 500 career points … Started and scored in every single game of her career … Led team to four district championships, two Metro East championships, a regional championship and a state semifinal appearance in 2013.
Personal: Born Leighton Newell Yenor in Orlando … Daughter of Shannon and Jay … Mother Shannon played tennis at UNC Asheville … Attended the same high school as former Wildcat and two-time captain Christy Turner … Has spent three years in National Beta Club and as a member of the Business Professionals of America … Completed over 150 hours of community service in the greater Orlando area … Plans to pursue a degree in journalism.
Amonte Hiller on Yenor: Leighton is a tall attack with incredible finishing ability. She has great hands inside and knows where to be all the time. She excels when the pressure is on and knows how to step up for her team. She is a great team player and someone that you can always count on to finish the play.
Joining the Wildcats will be Ivy Arlia (Plymouth, Mass./Thayer Academy), Kristin Cameron (Bedford, N.H./Bishop Guertin), Nell Copeland (Houston, Texas/St. John's), Liza Elder (Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids), Kim Harker (Carmel, N.Y./Mahopac), Claire Quinn (Manhassett, N.Y./St. Anthony's), Danita Stroup (Port Coquitlam, B.C./Riverside Secondary School/LIU Brooklyn), Mallory Weisse (Westfield, N.J./Westfield), Brigid White (Palo Alto, Calif./Sacred Heart Prep) and Leighton Yenor (Orlando, Fla./Tim Creek).
"We are very excited about this year's incoming class," said Amonte Hiller. "We have a great deal of talent ranging from all different lacrosse backgrounds. This year overall the incoming class is extremely tall and athletic. We look forward to this dynamic group joining our current team."
Bios of each student-athlete are below.
Ivy Arlia
#24 • 5-6 • Midfield • Plymouth, Mass. • Thayer Academy
High School: 2015 Under Armour All American … 2013 and 2014 Under Armour Underclass All-America selection … 2014 and 2015 US Lacrosse All-American … Three-time ISL First-Team selection … NEPSWLA All-Star in 2013, 2014 and 2015 … Named Team MVP in junior and senior seasons … Finished career with 123 goals, 42 assists, 307 ground balls, 215 caused turnovers and 220 draw controls … Helped lead Thayer Academy to a perfect 15-0 record and ISL Championship in 2011 … Scored five game-winning goals in her senior season, including three in overtime … Named to the National Tournament Lower New England Team in 2013 and 2014 … Also earned four letters in soccer and three letters in basketball … Named Defensive MVP of soccer team in 2012 and 2013 while also earning ISL First-Team honors.
Personal: Born Ivy Elizabeth Arlia in Boston … Daughter of Lauren and Sal … Brother Zach played lacrosse at Kenyon College … Attended the same high school as Northwestern head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller … Played with fellow Wildcat Jamison O'Neill on Mass Elite …
Amonte Hiller on Arlia: Ivy's work ethic and passion for lacrosse is unmatched. She is a versatile player that has a great understanding of the game. It is an honor for me to welcome ivy into the program coming from attended the same high school that I did.
Kristin Cameron
#35 • 5-10 • Attack • Bedford, N.H. • Bishop Guertin
High School: Four-time All-State selection … Named an Academic All-American by US Lacrosse in 2014 and 2015 … Four-time Nashua Telegraph All Star … Named Team MVP of 2015 squad that won the NHIAA Division I State Championship and finished with an 18-3 record … Scored three goals in the NHIAA state semifinal and three goals in the championship game, including the game winner … Finished career with 152 goals and 112 assists … Helped lead Bishop Guertin to a Division 2 State Runner Up finish in 2012 … Also earned four letters in field hockey and was a team captain.
Personal: Daughter of Chris and Judy … Father Chris played for the Boston Blaze of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1990-94 and is the all-time leading scorer at Lehigh (ranked eighth in NCAA Division I history) … Member of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society … Named Top Scholar graduating with above 4.0 GPA … AP Scholar with Honor … Class Treasurer… Plans to pursue a degree in Economics.
Amonte Hiller on Cameron: Kristin has a great intelligence for the game of lacrosse. She comes from a lacrosse family and knows what it takes to be successful at the collegiate level. Kristin has great poise on the field and a nose for finding the back of the cage.
Nell Copeland
#38 • 5-9 • Midfield • Houston, Texas • St. John's
High School: Named 2015 United States High School All-American after leading St. John's to the Southwest Preparatory Conference title and Texas state championship with a perfect 21-0 record … All-State selection as a senior … Twice named to the All-SPC First Team … Named to the All-South Zone as a freshman and sophomore … Regional All-Star as a sophomore … Four-year starter that competed in the state and conference championship in all four seasons, winning three state championships and three league titles … Finished senior season with 46 points and 41 draw controls … Named a IWLCA President's Cup standout while playing for Texas Rangers club team … Also earned two letters in basketball.
Personal: Born Nell Elizabeth Copeland in Houston … Daughter of Morgan and Elizabeth … Father Morgan started at strong side linebacker and was a co-captain alongside Earl Campbell at the University of Texas … Will wear #38 in college, the same number as her father … Was coached by former Wildcat Jess Carroll … Attended the same high school as Justice Winslow of the Miami Heat … Played with fellow Wildcat Lyndsey Laffite on the Texas Rangers club team … Plans to major in economics and a minor in business.
Amonte Hiller on Copeland: Nell is a great competitor and an incredible athlete. She is extremely explosive on the field out of the defensive end. In addition, Nell has excellent offensive skills and is a difficult player to stop one on one.
Liza Elder
#90 • 5-10 • Midfield • Grand Rapids, Mich. • East Grand Rapids
High School: Twice named US Lacrosse All-American … Twice named to Under Armour All-America Midwest Team … 2015 Nike/Lacrosse Magazine Midwest Player of the Year … Invited to the final tryout for the United States U-19 Team … Four-time MHSAA All-State selection, including three first-team honors … Earned O-K All-Conference honors all four seasons … Led her team to four state championships, four conference championships and a perfect 83-0 record against in-state competition … Holds MHSAA career records for goals (308) and points (472) … Scored 119 goals and dished out 74 assists during senior season, including five goals and three assists against seven-time Illinois state champion Loyola in a 8-6 win … Scored seven goals in the 2015 MHSAA Division 2 State Championship … Finished career with 164 assists and 302 draw controls … Two-time Grand Rapids Press Player of the Year … 2015 Detroit Athletic Club Michigan high School Female Athlete of the Year Finalist … Named the 2014-15 East Grand Rapids High School Female Athlete of the Year and EGR O.K. Conference Female Athlete of the Year … Also lettered twice in basketball … Earned All-Conference honorable mention honors in hoops as a junior.
Personal: Born Elizabeth Adrian Elder in Grand Rapids, Michigan … Daughter of Paul and Sarah Elder … Father Paul played Lacrosse and Football at Albion College before playing lacrosse for the Detroit Turbos of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League … Grandfather Charles Andrews played basketball at Denison University before earning an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in 1964 … Attended the same high school as Luke Glendening of the Detroit Red Wings … Competed against current Wildcat Tara Chelios in high school … Twice named Academic All-American and Academic All-State … 2014-15 East Grand Rapids Homecoming Queen … Will wear #90 in college, the same number that her father wore while playing college football and lacrosse …
Amonte Hiller on Elder: Liza has great size and incredible movement to accompany that size. She is as confident defensively as she is offensively. She excels at the draw. Liza knows how to help her team winning and is motivated to get better everyday.
Kim Harker
#18 • 5-10 • Midfield • Carmel, N.Y. • Mahopac
High School: Member of the United States U-19 25-player training roster … 2015 Under Armour All-American … Under Armour Underclass All-American … US Lacrosse All-American … US Lacrosse Academic All-American … USA TODAY 2014-15 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Girls Lacrosse Second Team … 2015 New York Section 1 Player of the Year … Three-time All-Section and All-League selection … Empire State First-Team All-Star and MSG HV Top Star honoree … Helped lead her team to a 15-5 record and a New York Section 1 runner-up finish in her senior season … Broke nine school records … Finished her career with 273 goals, 51 assists, 313 ground balls and 397 draw controls … Also earned four letters playing on the varsity boys ice hockey team … Played club hockey for the Lady Bulldogs, winning two state championships and competing for one national championship.
Personal: Born Kimberly Lynn Harker in Carmel … Daughter of John and Sheila … Father played hockey at Cortland State and mother was a cheerleader … Played against fellow Wildcat Lauren Murray as a freshman … Earned High Honor Roll every semester in high school … Spanish National Honor Society … Earned the highest GPA on the boys varsity hockey team.
Amonte Hiller on Harker: Kim has great size and is extremely athletic. Her experience playing high boys varsity school hockey has sharpened her competitiveness and toughness. Kim is a strong two-way player and has excellent hands and excels at the draw.
Claire Quinn
#28 • 5-10 • Midfield • Manhassett, N.Y. • St. Anthony's
High School: Member of the United States U-19 team that earned silver at the 2015 Rathbones FIL U19 World Championships … Averaged 1.63 ground balls and 0.75 caused turnovers at World Championships … Scored three goals and was named Player of the Match in pool play against Israel … 2015 Under Armour and US Lacrosse All American … 2014 Under Armour Underclass All-American … Led St. Anthony's CHSAA championships in 2014 and 2015 … Named All-Long Island and All-Metro as a senior … Member of St. Anthony's team that was named ranked preseason No. 1 by USA TODAY … Scored a pair of goals, caused three turnovers and won five draw controls in the 2015 CHSAA Championship game … Played club for Long Island Yellow Jackets and won US Lacrosse U-15 championships in 2011 and 2012.
Personal: Born Claire Elizabeth Quinn … Daughter of Patrick and Marjorie … Sister Hilary played lacrosse at George Washington … Brother Colin plays golf for Gettysburg College … Father Patrick graduated with a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences from Northwestern … Played with fellow incoming freshman Mallory Weisse on United States U19 team … Plans to pursue a degree in liberal arts.
Amonte Hiller on Quinn: Claire is an aggressive midfield defender that can make her mark all over the field. She was a key defender for the US Team this summer and the U-19 world cup. She has great size and athleticism and the competitiveness to back it up.
Danita Stroup
#8 • 5-6 • Attack • Port Coquitlam, B.C. • Riverside Secondary School • LIU Brooklyn
Before Northwestern: Member of Canada U19 Team that won gold medal at 2015 Rathbones FIL U19 World Championships … Scored nine goals and had 11 assists for 20 points in World Championships … Scored four goals and had a pair of assists in semifinal win over Australia … Dished out a pair of assists in historic 9-8 victory over USA in gold medal game … Started all 16 games for LIU Brooklyn and finished second on the team with 31 goals, 11 assists and 42 points … Scored in 12 of 16 games … Posted 10 multi-goal games, including two games that she scored a season-high four goals … Earned Northeast Conference All-Rookie Team honors … Earned MVP honors at the 2013 Field Lacrosse Nationals Gold Game with Team BC … Helped Team BC earn silver medals at 2009 and 2011 Canadian Box Lacrosse National championships.
Personal: Born Danita Rosa Stroup in New Westminster … Daughter of Dan and Rita … Father played in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) for 13 years and was a member of Team Canada in 1998 and 2002 … Played with fellow Wildcat Selena Lasota on Team BC and Canada U19 Team … Competed against fellow Wildcats Mallory Weisse and Claire Quinn at 2015 U19 World Championships … Plans to pursue a degree in psychology.
Amonte Hiller on Stroup: Danita gained a great deal of confidence this summer winning the U-19 championship for team Canada alongside teammate Selena Lasota. She has incredible skill, finishing ability and smarts for the game. Danita has learned to operate very well in tight spaces from Box lacrosse experience.
Mallory Weisse
#21 • 5-9 • GK • Westfield, N.J. • Westfield
High School: Captain of United States U19 Team that won silver at the 2015 FIL Rathbones U19 World Championships … 2015 US Lacrosse and Under Armour All-American … Two-time First-Team North Jersey Interscholastic Girls Lacrosse League Stars & Stripes selection … First-Team All Group 4 and Second-Team All-State selection … Named to Top 14 Player Watch List for 2015 Under Armour All-Americans … Broke school record with 794 career saves … Named to Inside Lacrosse Top 30 Rising Seniors list prior to senior season … 2014 Under Armour Underclass Elite All Stars selection … 2014 Courier News All-Area First Team … Member of US Lacrosse School Girls North Jersey Team 1 as a junior … Named to 2013 "10 Who Impressed" list at NIKE "The Ride" in Beaverton, Oregon … 2013 Courier News All-Area Second Team … Earned NJIGLL Stars & Stripes Division honorable mention honors as a freshman.
Personal: Born Mallory Christine Weisse in Summitt, New Jersey … Daughter of Thomas and Cherie … Sister Courtney plays lacrosse at Dartmouth … Uncle John graduated from Northwestern … Earned Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll all four years of high school
Amonte Hiller on Weisse: Mallory is a great competitor and leader in the cage. Through her high school experience Mallory was able to gain the confidence needed to become a top goalie nationally at her age level. She gained a great deal of experience this summer representing the US team in the U-19 world cup. Mallory's poise on the field and ability to make saves under pressure set her apart.
Brigid White
#48 • 5-5 • Midfield • Palo Alto, Calif. • Sacred Heart Prep
High School: Four-year starter and four-time West Bay Athletic League All-Conference First Team selection … Led team to WBAC championships in 2013 and 2014 … Academic All-American … Finished career with 232 goals, 296 assists, 528 points and 128 ground balls … Had 147 draw controls combined over her junior and senior seasons … Also earned four letters in soccer, earning WBAC All-League honors.
Personal: Daughter of Jim and Patty White … Grandfather William White is an engineering and business professor at Northwestern … National Honor Society … Plans to pursue a degree in neuroscience.
Amonte Hiller on White: Brigid is an extremely hard working athletic midfield. She has an incredible passion for Northwestern and it shows every time she steps onto lakeside field. Brigid is a great two-way player with speed and skill to match her passion.
Leighton Yenor
#13 • 5-11 • Attack • Orlando, Fla. • Timber Creek
High School: Two-time US Lacrosse First Team All-American … Finalist for the U19 USA National Team … Three-time All-Central Florida First Team … Four-time All-Metro Conference East Team … Two-time Brighthouse Sports Network Player of the Year … Named the Orlando Sentinel Player of the Year in 2013 and 2015 … Finished career with 366 goals, 144 assists, 141 ground balls and 228 draw controls … Holds Timber Creek High School records for goals in a single season (121), points in a season (157, 121g/36a), career goals, career points (530), career draw controls, draw controls in a season (136), goals in a game (10) and points in a game (14) … Became first player in school's history to score 100-plus goals in a season and first player to break 500 career points … Started and scored in every single game of her career … Led team to four district championships, two Metro East championships, a regional championship and a state semifinal appearance in 2013.
Personal: Born Leighton Newell Yenor in Orlando … Daughter of Shannon and Jay … Mother Shannon played tennis at UNC Asheville … Attended the same high school as former Wildcat and two-time captain Christy Turner … Has spent three years in National Beta Club and as a member of the Business Professionals of America … Completed over 150 hours of community service in the greater Orlando area … Plans to pursue a degree in journalism.
Amonte Hiller on Yenor: Leighton is a tall attack with incredible finishing ability. She has great hands inside and knows where to be all the time. She excels when the pressure is on and knows how to step up for her team. She is a great team player and someone that you can always count on to finish the play.
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