Lacrosse Adds Nine

STANFORD, Calif. - With the fall quarter underway, Stanford lacrosse head coach Amy Bokker announced the addition of nine freshmen on Thursday.

On the class of 2020, Bokker said, "We are so excited to welcome this class of accomplished students and athletes to our Stanford lacrosse family.  Every time they have been on campus their excitement to join our program is tangible and I can't wait to see what they are going to contribute on the field.  This is a driven group that is ready to help our program reach its goals."

The class consists of Hannah Dudley, Jacie Lemos, Kira Lopes, Daniella McMahon, Libby Muir, Jensen Neff, Kyra Pelton, Julie Persche and Mikaela Watson.

The class strengthens a Stanford team that advanced to the NCAA second round and made its 19th consecutive conference championship appearance. 

• Three-time All Eastern Mass First Team
• Three-time Dual County League All-Star
• Three-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team
• Two-time ESPN Boston Girl's Lacrosse All-State First Team
• Two-time US Lacrosse First Team All-American
• Led team to four MIAA state tournament appearances
• Led team to two Dual County League championships
• Led team to 2015 Eastern Mass championship

Fun Fact: Dudley's mother, father and multiple aunts, uncles and grandfather all competed in Division I athletics

"I chose Stanford for its strong sense of community on the field, off the field and in the classroom. The resources and opportunities the university has to offer are unmatched, both athletically and academically. In the end, the main reason I chose Stanford was because of the people who help to make it such a motivated, supportive, and exciting environment." » Hannah Dudley

• 2016 All-American
• 2016 Kesler Award recipient 
• 2016 Paul & Sadler recipient 
• Vander Wolk College Scholarship recipient
• 2014 League All-Star
• 2014 NH-VT National Tournament Team
• Led 2016 team to a school-record 16 wins, 1 loss
• Led the team in scoring in 2014 & 2016

Fun Fact: Lemos competed in ski racing for six years

"I chose Stanford because I loved the intensity both academically and athletically combined with the happy vibes and the smell of eucalyptus." » Jacie Lemos

• 2014 All-Conference Second Team
• 2014 All-County Honorable Mention
• 2013 & 2014 Group 3 North Champions
• 2014 Stars & Stripes Co-Champions
• Led team to county final in 2013 and county semi-finals in 2014-16)
• 2016 NJSIAA Scholar Athlete

Fun Fact: Lopes lettered in soccer and lacrosse all four years and captained both teams senior year

"I chose Stanford because it has elite academics as well as athletics, while also having a feel of a close-knit and accepting community. When I first stepped foot on campus, I could immediately tell how special this place is, as everyone was extremely welcoming. The entire student body is extremely ambitious, but what truly sets this school apart is how supportive and friendly everyone is. It felt as if instead of competing with each other, people are working together towards a common goal, which is what really drew me towards the school." » Kira Lopes

• 2016 US All-American
• Four-time All County selection
• Three-time All League selection
• 2013 All-Suburban Freshman of the Year  
• Captained the soccer, basketball and lacrosse teams
• All-time record holder in goals, assists and points for Saddle River Day School
• Scored over 400 goals in high school career 
• Led the basketball team to a county and state sectional championship in 2016

Fun Fact: McMahon is one of five with four sisters - the oldest, Gabrielle plays at rival USC and second oldest, Isabel plays basketball and lacrosse at West Point

"Every element of Stanford drew me in right away, from the beautiful campus to the competitive athletics and top education in the country - I could not choose a better university"  » Daniella McMahon

• Three-time WBAL All-Conference First Team
• 2013 All-tournament Under Armour Underclass Games (first freshman ever and first west coast member ever)
• 2013 Inside Lacrosse "Players Who Impressed" List
• 2014 National Tournament first team for NORCAL
• 2016 WBAL Midfielder of the Year
• Class of 2016 Athlete of Distinction Award - Sacred Heart Prep
• Helped lead the team to three WBAL conference tournament championships 

Fun Fact: Muir's father, Bernard and teammate Kelsey Murray's father, Todd were teammates on the Brown University basketball team

"I chose Stanford because it's the best of everything...academics, athletics and an incredible community of individuals that will make me a better athlete and person." » Libby Muir 

• 2016 Lacrosse Magazine West Coast Player of the Year
• 2016 US Lacrosse All-American
• 2015 & 2016 Marin IJJ All-County Female Lacrosse Player of the Year
• 2015 MCAL Female Lacrosse Player of the Year 
• MCAL First Team 2013-16
• Led the team in 2015 to program's first MCAL Championship and NCS DI Championship
• Repeated in 2016 with a 24-0 record - first lacrosse team from Marin to finish an undefeated season
• First-ever Top-25 National Ranking by Lacrosse Magazine for a team from California 

Fun Fact: Neff is also an artist and has pursued both photography and ceramics.

"I chose Stanford because the athletic programs value recruits not only for what they see athletically, but also for work ethic and persona. I love how the athletes both work hard and receive strong support." » Jensen Neff 

• Two-time All-American
• Two-time WCAL First Team 
• Two-time St. Ignatius Coaches Award
• 2016 Fr. Edward McFadden, S.J. Award
• 2015 WCAL Defender of the Year
• 2014 All-American Honorable Mention
• Led team to two WCAL Championships
• Led team to No. 1 West HS Region ranking in 2015

Fun Fact: Mother, Monica rowed crew at Purdue University

"I chose Stanford because of its unmatched combination of both athletics and acedemics as well as its spectacular school atmosphere." » Kyra Pelton

• 2016 US Lacrosse First Team All-American
• 2015 MSG Varsity All-New Jersey Second Team
• 2015 US Lacrosse Academic All-American
• 2016 All-Stars & Stripes First Team
• 2015 All-Stars & Stripes Second Team
• Led team to four Union County Championships
• Led team to three New Jersey Group 2 State Championships
• Led the team to one New Jersey Group 3 State Championship
• Led team to New Jersey Tournament Championship - 2016

Fun Fact: Perche's father played lacrosse at Navy

"I chose Stanford because it gives me the opportunity to be a part of a highly competitive athletic program without compromising my education.  While there are other universities that offer a similarly balanced experience, the  weather, diverse community, and tradition of success are what set Stanford apart." » Julia Perche

• 2016 PhillyLacrosse.com Co-Player of the Year
• 2016 US Lacrosse All-American 
• Two-time US Lacrosse Academic All-American
• Two-time All Inter-Ac First Team
• 2016 All-PASLA MVP Team
• 2014 All Inter-Ac Second Team
• 2013 All Inter-Ac Honorable Mention
• 2013 SCH Offensive MVP
• Varsity starter as an 8th grader in 2012

Fun Fact: Watson is also an artist and has an Instagram dedicated to her miniture clay sculptures (@clayfigures729). Her clay work appeared in Elle Magazine UK in May 2016

"I chose Stanford because of the varied and incredible opportunities it offers. Stanford is giving me the chance to pursue both academics and athletics to the highest degree, while interacting with incredibly accomplished students, faculty, coaches, and staff. There is a collaborative and supportive atmosphere here and great weather! I feel like I belong!" » Mikaela Watson

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