WEST COACHES

Claudia Ovchinnikoff

Claudia is Club Director and Recruiting Coordinator for Phantastix West.  She is the Current Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach at Hempfield High School located in Lancaster County, PA. Claudia was a standout lacrosse player at Temple University where she was named NCAA Division 1 Offensive Player of the Year. She was a four- year starter and three-time 1st team All American.…

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McKenna Conklin

McKenna Conklin is a freshman midfielder at East Stroudsburg University where she is majoring in Physical Education with a minor in Coaching. McKenna is a 2020 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School where she was a 4-year varsity starter on the lacrosse team and a 3-year varsity player on the soccer team. She was coached by Claudia Ovchinnikoff for two seasons…

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Mary Peticca

Mary Peticca is a rising sophomore at Saint Joseph’s University where she plays goalie for the Hawks. Prior to Saint Joseph’s University, Mary played at Lampeter-Strasburg High School where she helped her team reach ​District 3 AA semifinals and PIAA quarterfinals.​ She was named captain her senior year where she exceeded 280 saves in the season, naming her 2x Lancaster-Lebanon…

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Kenna Price

Veronica Venezia played at Lebanon Valley College (2017-2023) where she received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and is currently in graduate school for a master’s in applied kinesiology. She played basketball her freshman and sophomore year and lacrosse all six years. She was a starter in lacrosse every year. As a freshman, Veronica was named MAC Commonwealth Rookie of the year, All…

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Sam Keck

Sam Keck is an incoming sophomore at Temple University where she plays lacrosse. She is a redshirt freshman due to an injury but is excited to come back this year. Keck was a US Lacrosse Academic All American her senior year and a first team all-star for the Lancaster Lebanon League two years in a row. She plays midfield/attack at…

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Rachel Pongonis

Rachel is a rising sophomore at the University of Charleston where she plays goalie. She is pursuing a degree in nursing. As a freshman, she played in 7 games. Before attending Charleston, Rachel played and graduated from Manheim Township High School. She is a Phantastix 2023 graduate.

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Natalie Riccitelli

Natalie is a rising sophomore defender on the La Salle University women’s lacrosse team where she is studying nursing and minoring in psychology. Prior to attending LaSalle, Natalie played at Wilson High School where she played both lacrosse and field hockey. She is also a Phantastix West 2023 graduate. Lacrosse is a huge part of her life and she loves…

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Michaela Lantz

Michaela is a rising senior at Catawba College where she plays attack. She is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry with a minor in psychology and human biology. Before attending Catawba, Michaela played at Cedar Crest High School.

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McKenna Conklin

McKenna is a recent graduate from East Stroudsburg University, playing midfield and defense. While at ESU, McKenna was a 3-year starter, as well as being named an IWLCA Academic All-Star in 2023. At East Stroudsburg, McKenna double majored in Health Education and Physical Education. Prior to attending East Stroudsburg, McKenna played lacrosse at Lampeter-Strasburg High School. She has been coaching…

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Mary Peticca

Mary Peticca is a recent graduate from Saint Joseph’s University where she played goalie for the Hawks and studied Health Sciences with a minor in Italian Language. During her time as a student-athlete, she was named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll, SJU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, Dean’s List, and was accepted into the Gamma Kappa Alpha Honor Society…

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