TEMPE – Sun Devil Lacrosse Head Coach Taryn VanThof Puls announced the addition of seven student-athletes to the program’s signing class on Wednesday.
The incoming class features three midfielders, two attackers, one defender and one goalkeeper representing six different states.
“I couldn’t be more excited to bring this class to Tempe,” said VanThof Puls. "Like-minded athletes who will push the Sun Devils forward in skill, relentless effort and IQ.”
Meet the signees
Tessa Simone | Attack | Denville, N.J.
Simone joins Arizona State after registering 62 goals and 21 assists for 83 points during her junior campaign in 2026. She previously recorded 59 goals and 34 assists as a sophomore and competes at the club level with CLC 2027 Elite.
Emma DeWald | Midfield | Rush, N.Y.
DeWald joins the Sun Devils as a midfielder who also competes for Monster Elite 2027 Purple. She has been recognized by Inside Lacrosse for her two-way abilities and strong defensive instincts.
Kiley Carmichael | Midfield | Westford, Mass.
Carmichael joins the Maroon and Gold after earning USA Lacrosse High School All-American honors in 2026. She helped guide her team to the 2025 state championship game and entered her junior season with 216 career points.
Victoria Mrugalski | Attack | Forest Hill, Md.
Mrugalski arrives in Tempe as an attacker who competes for M&D 2027 Black at the club level. She joins the Sun Devils following her prep career in Maryland.
Sadie Cormier | Midfield | Denver, Colo.
Cormier joins the Sun Devils after recording 62 goals and 14 assists for 76 points in 14 games during her junior season in 2026. She earned First Team All-Class 5A East League recognition and competes for Team 180 at the club level.
Braylen Schmeelk | Defense | Cumming, Ga.
Schmeelk arrives in Tempe as a three-time Georgia First Team All-State selection, earning the distinction in 2024, 2025 and 2026. She was also named the 2026 Georgia Defensive Player of the Year and competes for Eagle Stix 2027 Blue.
Ava Kalmar | Goalkeeper | Huntington, N.Y.
Kalmar joins ASU after competing with the Long Island Yellow Jackets at the club level. The incoming goalkeeper was also featured in USA Lacrosse's coverage of the USA Lacrosse Experience.
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