TEMPE, Ariz. – Coach Tim McCormack announced the addition of ten student-athletes that will join Sun Devil Lacrosse for the 2021 season as part of his first signing class as head coach.
"We are very excited to welcome our 2020 class to the Sun Devil Lacrosse family," Coach Tim McCormack remarked. "This is a well-balanced group of players who have a ton of athleticism, skill, and I.Q."
The Arizona State coaching staff has been hard at work, searching the continent to find the type of recruit that fits their program's identity. The focus of this signing class was not just building a talented team on the field, but bringing in players that excel off the field as well.
"The members of this class all have a tremendous passion or the game of Lacrosse and are all competitors," Coach McCormack added. "They will help us continue to lay down our culture here and we are thrilled to have them in Tempe."
Introducing the Sun Devil Lacrosse Signing Class:
Rosie Davis, Attacker (St. Mary's HS/Bowie, MD)
Multi-sport athlete at St. Mary's High School, competing in Soccer, Indoor Track, and Lacrosse at the varsity level…Utilizes her speed and quickness as an attacker to breakdown opposing defenses…Named the MVP of her Indoor Track team while also taking home All-Conference honors…Continues the recruiting success Arizona State has enjoyed in the talent-rich state, becoming the ninth Sun Devil from Maryland.
Starting draw specialist and midfielder at York High School, receiving All-Conference distinction her first three years on varsity…2019 IHSWLA First Team All-State selection after an outstanding junior season in which she scored 63 goals in only 18 games…Played for Team Illinois at the U.S. National Lacrosse Tournament…2017 Under Armour Midwest Girls All-American on Team Command…Competed on the 2020 True Lacrosse National Team and True Lacrosse Illinois Black Team…Excellent in the draw circle, possessing a combination of speed and stick handling…Varsity Tennis player for four years at York High School…Will become the second Sun Devil hailing from the state of Illinois.
Extremely productive attacker who has started all three seasons at the varsity level at Central Bucks East High School…Reached 200 goals in her prep career after finishing with 79 in her junior season... Earned All-Conference Girls Lacrosse Team in 2018 & 2019 from The Intelligence…Two-time First-Team SOL National Conference selection…Named a Team Captain prior to her junior season and will serve as one for her senior season…Top scorer on the team each season leading to her being named Team Attacker of the Year on three occasions…Played on the Under Armour All-American Philadelphia Girls Team Highlight…Varsity tennis player for four years, serving as Team Captain as a senior…One of two members of the signing class from the state of Pennsylvania.
Unique athlete who has formed a dynamic duo with her twin sister, excelling in multiple sports…Causes opposing defenses fits with her quickness and knack for making the right play…Dangerous in the open field as she possess excellent footwork…Great vision as a passer allows her to find open teammates…Competes for club Team BC, where she has had success at several national tournaments… Displays leadership tendencies, leading her to be named captain of several of her teams at the prep level…Captain of a Team BC club that placed 2nd at the U19 Canadian National Tournament…2019 Sandstorm Lacrosse Festival Champion…2019 Oregon 7v7 Tournament Champion…An accomplished Box Lacrosse player, as she was an assistant captain of her high school team and was named BC Box Lacrosse Provincial Finals MVP…Also named a captain of her high school varsity basketball and soccer teams…Helped her team win the 2019 BC Provincial AA High School Soccer Champion…Well-rounded individual who is active in her community and committed in the classroom…A member of her school's Student Council all four years, eventually elected as President…GPA in the 90th-percentile of her grade…Will join forces with twin sister and fellow Class of 2020 signee Gigi Gaspar in Tempe.
Unique athlete who has formed a dynamic duo with her twin sister, excelling in several sports…Attacking threat from all over the field, finding space in the defense and finishing with precision…Contributes in the midfield with an ability to earn draw controls…Competes for club Team BC, where she has had success at several national tournaments… Displays leadership tendencies, leading her to be named captain of several of her teams at the prep level…Captain of a Team BC club that placed 2nd at the U19 Canadian National Tournament…2019 Sandstorm Lacrosse Festival Champion…2019 Oregon 7v7 Tournament Champion…Grew up playing Box Lacrosse player, eventually being named was an assistant captain of her high school team…Helped lead her team to the 2018 Provincial Box Lacrosse Final, eventually being named to the Provincial All-Star team…Led the team in goals and assists…Varsity captain of her high school volleyball, basketball, and soccer team…Named to the Provincial Basketball All-Star Team last season, receiving an invite to the All-Star game…Helped her school win the 2019 BC Provincial AA High School Soccer Championship…Will join forces with twin sister and fellow Class of 2020 signee Bella Gaspar in Tempe.
Tenacious competitor who thrives as the last line of defense…Utilizes her quickness and agility to keep up with attackers and provide support in the draw circle…Constantly applies pressure to her assignment thanks to her tremendous ability to ride…MSHSGLCA All-State Third Team selection…2019 All-Suburban East Conference honors… 2019 All-Section 4 First Team Named a team captain prior to her senior season….Earned 2017 & 2018 All-Suburban East Conference Honorable Mention distinction…Showed her willingness and aggressiveness to fight for the ball by collecting 37 ground balls and 50 draw controls…Contributes in all phases of the game, finishing with 20 goals and 11 assists last season despite spending a majority of her time as a defender…Put together seven games with at least two goals and three games with at least two assists on her way to earning All-Conference honors…Another signee from the Midwest, but the lone Sun Devil from the state of Minnesota.
Excels in many phases of the game, contributing both offensively and defensively from her midfield position…Terrific multi-sport athlete who took home MVP honors for both her Lacrosse and Hockey team…The Portland Press Herald selected her to the 2019 Varsity Maine All-State Team…Named the 2019 Cheverus High School Spring Female Athlete of the Year…Recipient of the 2019 Pierre A. Harnois Outstanding Athlete Award thanks to her performances in the field and on the ice…Earned 2019 Southern Maine Activities Association (SMAA) All-Star First Team honors in lacrosse…Appeared in the 2019 Senior All-Star game, which featured the top players in the state…Scored 56 goals and dished out 16 assists in a breakout junior season…Made her presence felt in the midfield and on the defense end securing 84 draws, collecting 71 ground balls and forcing 19 turnovers…Two-time Varsity All-State selection in hockey by The Portland Press Herald…Captain of the 2019 State Champion Cheverus High School girl's hockey team…Finalist for the 2019 Becky Shaffer Award, given to the best female hockey player in the state…Gets it done on and off the field, landing on the 2019 SMAA All-Academic Team...Received the 2019 Hobey Baker Character Award, which honors high school hockey players performance on and off the ice…Will become the first member of Sun Devil Lacrosse from Maine.
Talented goalkeeper who is in the midst of a record-setting career as the three-year varsity starter at goalkeeper for Weddington High School…Possess a combination of athleticism and instincts that makes her a perfect fit for the position…Excellent positioning helps her become another defender on the field, taking away passing lanes and collecting ground balls…Already holds the school record for wins, saves, saves percentage, fewest goals against and points per game…Recipient of the first two Great Charlotte Goalie of the Year Awards handed out at the Charlotte Lacrosse Awards Ceremony (2018 & 2019)…Captain of the Weddington Team that posted a 17-1 record in 2019, finishing as the No. 1-ranked team in the state according to MaxPreps…Ranked No. 6 in the final U.S. Lacrosse Magazine South Top 10…First Team All-Conference 11 selection each of her first three season on the varsity team…Three-time Union County Defender of the Year…Compiled at least 100 saves in each of her first three seasons, putting her at 365 career saves heading into her final season…Allowed only 5.3 goals per game as a sophomore…Earned a starting role as a freshman, making 144 saves and posting a .543 save percentage.
Starting attacker and two-time varsity captain for Unionville High School…Versatile athlete that can slide into the midfield…Impacts the game in many ways, not only with her scoring, but controlling the midfield with her defense…Effective in the eight-meter thanks to an accurate shot and her fearlessness…Scored a goal in the 2018 Pennsylvania District 3A State Championship, helping her school capture its first-ever state title…Earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors after a standout 2019 season…Part of two Chessmont League Championships in 2017 & 2018…Represented the Philadelphia Region in the U.S. Lacrosse National Tournament…Finalist at the Baltimore Elite 12 Camp…Made the NXT All-star Team at the Girl's Philly Showcase…Also a member of her high school Track & Field team…One of two members of the signing class from the state of Pennsylvania.
Stingy defender who has used her combination speed and aggressiveness to mark some of the top attackers in New Jersey…Versatile athlete that can change the game with her defense and ability to jumpstart counter attacks…Has the ability to play in the midfield and provide support in the transition game...Earned a spot on varsity as a freshman and will be a four-year varsity letter winner…Only underclassmen to start in the defensive unit during her sophomore season in 2018…Two-time Brine NLC Metro NY Girls Lacrosse All-American (2017 & 2018)…Multi-sport athlete who was a member of her High School soccer team, which helped her increase her stamina…Also obtain a First-Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is currently Second-Degree status…Maintains nearly a 4.0 GPA, consistently making her high school Honor Roll... Represents the second-ever Sun Devil Lacrosse signee to come from New Jersey.
"We are very excited to welcome our 2020 class to the Sun Devil Lacrosse family," Coach Tim McCormack remarked. "This is a well-balanced group of players who have a ton of athleticism, skill, and I.Q."
The Arizona State coaching staff has been hard at work, searching the continent to find the type of recruit that fits their program's identity. The focus of this signing class was not just building a talented team on the field, but bringing in players that excel off the field as well.
"The members of this class all have a tremendous passion or the game of Lacrosse and are all competitors," Coach McCormack added. "They will help us continue to lay down our culture here and we are thrilled to have them in Tempe."
Introducing the Sun Devil Lacrosse Signing Class:
Rosie Davis, Attacker (St. Mary's HS/Bowie, MD)
Multi-sport athlete at St. Mary's High School, competing in Soccer, Indoor Track, and Lacrosse at the varsity level…Utilizes her speed and quickness as an attacker to breakdown opposing defenses…Named the MVP of her Indoor Track team while also taking home All-Conference honors…Continues the recruiting success Arizona State has enjoyed in the talent-rich state, becoming the ninth Sun Devil from Maryland.
Cate Duhig, Midfielder (York HS/Elmhurst, IL)We aren't finished yet! Another big-time scoring threat headed to Tempe! #ForksUp
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 15, 2019
The eighth member of the signing class is Rosie Davis!
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Starting draw specialist and midfielder at York High School, receiving All-Conference distinction her first three years on varsity…2019 IHSWLA First Team All-State selection after an outstanding junior season in which she scored 63 goals in only 18 games…Played for Team Illinois at the U.S. National Lacrosse Tournament…2017 Under Armour Midwest Girls All-American on Team Command…Competed on the 2020 True Lacrosse National Team and True Lacrosse Illinois Black Team…Excellent in the draw circle, possessing a combination of speed and stick handling…Varsity Tennis player for four years at York High School…Will become the second Sun Devil hailing from the state of Illinois.
Riley Forman, Attacker (Central Bucks East HS/Doylestown, PA)Making her way from the Midwest to the West Coast!
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 14, 2019
Illinois First Team All-State selection Cate Duhig is the next member of the signing class! #ForksUp
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Extremely productive attacker who has started all three seasons at the varsity level at Central Bucks East High School…Reached 200 goals in her prep career after finishing with 79 in her junior season... Earned All-Conference Girls Lacrosse Team in 2018 & 2019 from The Intelligence…Two-time First-Team SOL National Conference selection…Named a Team Captain prior to her junior season and will serve as one for her senior season…Top scorer on the team each season leading to her being named Team Attacker of the Year on three occasions…Played on the Under Armour All-American Philadelphia Girls Team Highlight…Varsity tennis player for four years, serving as Team Captain as a senior…One of two members of the signing class from the state of Pennsylvania.
Bella Gaspar, Midfielder/Attacker (St. Thomas More Collegiate/Burnaby, B.C., Canada)Better warn your goalie, Riley Forman is on her way to Tempe! #ForksUp
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 14, 2019
The attacker becomes the fifth member of the signing class!
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Unique athlete who has formed a dynamic duo with her twin sister, excelling in multiple sports…Causes opposing defenses fits with her quickness and knack for making the right play…Dangerous in the open field as she possess excellent footwork…Great vision as a passer allows her to find open teammates…Competes for club Team BC, where she has had success at several national tournaments… Displays leadership tendencies, leading her to be named captain of several of her teams at the prep level…Captain of a Team BC club that placed 2nd at the U19 Canadian National Tournament…2019 Sandstorm Lacrosse Festival Champion…2019 Oregon 7v7 Tournament Champion…An accomplished Box Lacrosse player, as she was an assistant captain of her high school team and was named BC Box Lacrosse Provincial Finals MVP…Also named a captain of her high school varsity basketball and soccer teams…Helped her team win the 2019 BC Provincial AA High School Soccer Champion…Well-rounded individual who is active in her community and committed in the classroom…A member of her school's Student Council all four years, eventually elected as President…GPA in the 90th-percentile of her grade…Will join forces with twin sister and fellow Class of 2020 signee Gigi Gaspar in Tempe.
Gigi Gaspar, Midfielder/Attacker (St. Thomas More Collegiate/ Burnaby, B.C., Canada)Starting the day off with some great news! #ForksUp
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 14, 2019
Welcome Bella Gaspar to the #SunDevilFamily! ????
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Unique athlete who has formed a dynamic duo with her twin sister, excelling in several sports…Attacking threat from all over the field, finding space in the defense and finishing with precision…Contributes in the midfield with an ability to earn draw controls…Competes for club Team BC, where she has had success at several national tournaments… Displays leadership tendencies, leading her to be named captain of several of her teams at the prep level…Captain of a Team BC club that placed 2nd at the U19 Canadian National Tournament…2019 Sandstorm Lacrosse Festival Champion…2019 Oregon 7v7 Tournament Champion…Grew up playing Box Lacrosse player, eventually being named was an assistant captain of her high school team…Helped lead her team to the 2018 Provincial Box Lacrosse Final, eventually being named to the Provincial All-Star team…Led the team in goals and assists…Varsity captain of her high school volleyball, basketball, and soccer team…Named to the Provincial Basketball All-Star Team last season, receiving an invite to the All-Star game…Helped her school win the 2019 BC Provincial AA High School Soccer Championship…Will join forces with twin sister and fellow Class of 2020 signee Bella Gaspar in Tempe.
Grace Lilla, Defender (Stillwater HS/Stillwater, MN)No, you are not seeing double...?????
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 14, 2019
Excited to announce Gigi Gaspar as the third member of our signing class! ???? Soon she will be patrolling the midfield in Tempe with her sister! #ForksUp
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Tenacious competitor who thrives as the last line of defense…Utilizes her quickness and agility to keep up with attackers and provide support in the draw circle…Constantly applies pressure to her assignment thanks to her tremendous ability to ride…MSHSGLCA All-State Third Team selection…2019 All-Suburban East Conference honors… 2019 All-Section 4 First Team Named a team captain prior to her senior season….Earned 2017 & 2018 All-Suburban East Conference Honorable Mention distinction…Showed her willingness and aggressiveness to fight for the ball by collecting 37 ground balls and 50 draw controls…Contributes in all phases of the game, finishing with 20 goals and 11 assists last season despite spending a majority of her time as a defender…Put together seven games with at least two goals and three games with at least two assists on her way to earning All-Conference honors…Another signee from the Midwest, but the lone Sun Devil from the state of Minnesota.
Zoe Mazur, Midfielder (Cheverus HS/South Portland, ME)A ??-down defender will soon call Tempe home! #ForksUp
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 15, 2019
Introducing Grace Lilla, the ninth member of our signing class!
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Excels in many phases of the game, contributing both offensively and defensively from her midfield position…Terrific multi-sport athlete who took home MVP honors for both her Lacrosse and Hockey team…The Portland Press Herald selected her to the 2019 Varsity Maine All-State Team…Named the 2019 Cheverus High School Spring Female Athlete of the Year…Recipient of the 2019 Pierre A. Harnois Outstanding Athlete Award thanks to her performances in the field and on the ice…Earned 2019 Southern Maine Activities Association (SMAA) All-Star First Team honors in lacrosse…Appeared in the 2019 Senior All-Star game, which featured the top players in the state…Scored 56 goals and dished out 16 assists in a breakout junior season…Made her presence felt in the midfield and on the defense end securing 84 draws, collecting 71 ground balls and forcing 19 turnovers…Two-time Varsity All-State selection in hockey by The Portland Press Herald…Captain of the 2019 State Champion Cheverus High School girl's hockey team…Finalist for the 2019 Becky Shaffer Award, given to the best female hockey player in the state…Gets it done on and off the field, landing on the 2019 SMAA All-Academic Team...Received the 2019 Hobey Baker Character Award, which honors high school hockey players performance on and off the ice…Will become the first member of Sun Devil Lacrosse from Maine.
Flynn Murphy, Goalkeeper (Weddington HS/Matthews, NC)Another midfield menace is coming to Tempe!
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 14, 2019
Multi-sport star Zoe Mazur is the sixth member of the signing class! #ForksUp
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Talented goalkeeper who is in the midst of a record-setting career as the three-year varsity starter at goalkeeper for Weddington High School…Possess a combination of athleticism and instincts that makes her a perfect fit for the position…Excellent positioning helps her become another defender on the field, taking away passing lanes and collecting ground balls…Already holds the school record for wins, saves, saves percentage, fewest goals against and points per game…Recipient of the first two Great Charlotte Goalie of the Year Awards handed out at the Charlotte Lacrosse Awards Ceremony (2018 & 2019)…Captain of the Weddington Team that posted a 17-1 record in 2019, finishing as the No. 1-ranked team in the state according to MaxPreps…Ranked No. 6 in the final U.S. Lacrosse Magazine South Top 10…First Team All-Conference 11 selection each of her first three season on the varsity team…Three-time Union County Defender of the Year…Compiled at least 100 saves in each of her first three seasons, putting her at 365 career saves heading into her final season…Allowed only 5.3 goals per game as a sophomore…Earned a starting role as a freshman, making 144 saves and posting a .543 save percentage.
Mina Scott, Midfielder/Attacker (Unionville HS/Kennett Square, PA)We are excited to welcome Flynn Murphy to the #SunDevilFamily, the first member of our 2019 Signing Class! ???? #ForksUp pic.twitter.com/y0t7S2XFIw
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 13, 2019
Starting attacker and two-time varsity captain for Unionville High School…Versatile athlete that can slide into the midfield…Impacts the game in many ways, not only with her scoring, but controlling the midfield with her defense…Effective in the eight-meter thanks to an accurate shot and her fearlessness…Scored a goal in the 2018 Pennsylvania District 3A State Championship, helping her school capture its first-ever state title…Earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors after a standout 2019 season…Part of two Chessmont League Championships in 2017 & 2018…Represented the Philadelphia Region in the U.S. Lacrosse National Tournament…Finalist at the Baltimore Elite 12 Camp…Made the NXT All-star Team at the Girl's Philly Showcase…Also a member of her high school Track & Field team…One of two members of the signing class from the state of Pennsylvania.
Kaitlyn Skamas, Defender (Ramapo HS/Franklin Lakes, NJ)This day keeps getting better! #ForksUp
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 14, 2019
Our seventh member of the signing class and second from Pennsylvania is Mina Scott
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Stingy defender who has used her combination speed and aggressiveness to mark some of the top attackers in New Jersey…Versatile athlete that can change the game with her defense and ability to jumpstart counter attacks…Has the ability to play in the midfield and provide support in the transition game...Earned a spot on varsity as a freshman and will be a four-year varsity letter winner…Only underclassmen to start in the defensive unit during her sophomore season in 2018…Two-time Brine NLC Metro NY Girls Lacrosse All-American (2017 & 2018)…Multi-sport athlete who was a member of her High School soccer team, which helped her increase her stamina…Also obtain a First-Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is currently Second-Degree status…Maintains nearly a 4.0 GPA, consistently making her high school Honor Roll... Represents the second-ever Sun Devil Lacrosse signee to come from New Jersey.
Sun Devils continue to bolster the defensive unit! #ForksUp
— Sun Devil Lacrosse (@SunDevilWLax) November 15, 2019
Our 10th and final member of the signing class is Kaitlyn Skamas!
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