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Potter Announces 2025 Signing Class

Rock Hill, S.C. – Interim Head coach Hannah Potter has announced the Winthrop Lacrosse 2029 signing class. The class includes eleven student-athletes: Abby Hand, Courtney Iadanza, Danielle Iadanza, Kaitlyn Manderano, Kaleigh Terwilliger, Kamryn Davis, Kellan Hudson, Reese Wroblewski, Rose Coluzzi, Sarah Jankowski, and Tiffany Kelley.

"We are so excited to welcome this group of eleven young women to our Eagle Lacrosse family!" Potter said. "Coming to campus in the fall of 2025, this special group will bring us to our thirteenth year as a program and no doubt will they help take us to new heights. On the field they bring competitive playing styles and high levels of IQ for the game. This class is incredibly athletic, providing great depth, experience, and a balance amongst position groups. Off the field, this group is already so tight knit from organizing their own class dinners at tournaments to supporting our current team at games and events. We are looking forward to seeing how the group will continue to enhance our team culture and chemistry with their fun-loving personalities. Being the high achieving group that they are, they will get the job done in the classroom while also being impactful in our community. The future of Eagle Lacrosse is very bright!" shared Potter.
Abby Hand | Hershey High School | Hershey, PA | Midfield | Xtreme Lacrosse
Abby has been starting both on the lacrosse and soccer field for Hershey High School since her freshman year. The 5'5 midfielder from Hershey, Pa. has earned many lacrosse honors in her career from being named a USA Lacrosse Academic All-American, a first team all-league award winner in the Mid-Penn Keystone Conference, a second team PennLive All-Star honoree, a Mid-Penn Conference Champion and a Rookie of the Year award. Abby has made her mark in Hershey, Pa. She has represented Central PA at the National Lacrosse Tournament, been posted as a Player to Watch from Inside Lacrosse, and a standout on the club scene.
Off the field, Abby is a strong student, carrying a 4.30 weighted GPA and having earned Distinguished Honor Roll recognition. She's a National Honor Society member and continues to give back in her community, especially with youth athletic programming. Abby is hoping to study business and/or marketing during her time here at Winthrop.
"Abby is going to be an impactful midfielder for us—truly contributing on both sides of the ball," said Potter. "She is a strong driver (a lefty which we love) with excellent vision especially when pushing the ball up the field. Abby has aggressive 1v1 defense and a knack for causing turnovers with her gritty style of play. Abby's competitive spirit will challenge the people around her and elevate our program greatly!"
Courtney Iadanza | Rockwall High School | Rockwall, TX | Midfield | 214 LAX
The 5'11 team captain and midfielder from Rockwall, Texas will come to Winthrop having had a ton of success both on and off the field. Being a varsity starter since her freshman year, Courtney has earned Texas D2 All-State and Texas D2 North Texas All-District honors. A 2022 Texas State finalist, Courtney has received "Offensive MVP", "110%", and "Best Passer" team awards, as well.
When she's not on the lacrosse field, Courtney is an integral part of Rockwall's competitive Orange Wave Marching Band and culinary program. She boasts a weighted 4.60 GPA and is looking into studying exercise science or nutrition here at Winthrop alongside her twin sister, Danielle.
"Courtney thinks ahead very well and will continue to excel in pushing the fast break at this level. We are excited to see her shine on the draw as she has done such a good job using her height to highlight herself. She's an awesome target on the inside and a big difference maker in the ride. Courtney's impressive mental toughness paired with her incredibly high lacrosse ceiling will no doubt lead her to having an amazing career here at Winthrop," from Potter.
Danielle Iadanza | Rockwall High School | Rockwall, TX | Midfield | 214 LAX
Danielle has been a three-year varsity starter and team captain for Rockwall High School. The 5'9 midfielder has earned Southwest All-American team honors, as well as Texas D2 All-District and All-State accolades. Being a Texas State Champion finalist and overall team MVP, Danielle has also led her team in many statistical categories ranging from assists, goals scored, shots taken, and caused turnovers.
In her free time, Danielle enjoys reading, swimming, horseback riding, spending time with her twin sister Courtney, being a part of Rockwall's culinary program, and competing in the competitive Marching Band at her High School. With a 4.62 weighted GPA, Danielle is planning on studying exercise science in her next four years.
"Danielle is reliable from end line to end line and will make a huge impact in transition for us," Potter said. "She is well rounded offensively—being a dynamic driving, feeding, and cutting threat at all times. Danielle plays with great composure all over the field and does an excellent job leading in all three phases of the game. Danielle is a tremendous addition to our Eagle Lacrosse family on and off the field."
Kaitlyn Manderano | River Ridge High School | Woodstock, GA | Midfield | Atlanta Storm
Kaitlyn will come to Winthrop having had an impressive high school career. The 5'4 righty was the Georgia 5A-6A Midfielder of the Year in 2024, the Cherokee County Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024, as well as the Area Player of the Year in 2023. Kaitlyn has earned 5A-6A 1st team All-State recognition, 6A-7A All-State Honorable Mention, 2nd Team All-County, and a Top Newcomer of the Year award.
Off the lacrosse field, Kaitlyn has excelled in flag football as a running back and safety for her high school team. She was a recognized Scholar Athlete in 2024 and is a member of the Student-Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) at her school. Kaitlyn is looking forward to majoring in exercise science upon her arrival to Winthrop.
Potter on Kaitlyn, "Kaitlyn is a force to be reckoned with all over the field. She's quick and shifty when driving to cage, aggressive in the ride, relentless on the circle, and has the stamina to sustain at such a high level. Her fearless, fast, and competitive playing style is fun to watch and exciting to get to coach. Her strong foundations on the field, paired with her work ethic and passion will give her the ability to make a big impact in our conference early on." 
Kaleigh Terwilliger | Glenelg Country School | Glenwood, MD | Attack | HoCo Lacrosse
Coming from an incredibly competitive high school lacrosse region, Kaleigh was a two-sport varsity student-athlete at Good Counsel High School playing lacrosse and field hockey prior to making the switch to Glenelg Country School where she is now playing lacrosse. A 5'5 standout field hockey player in her days, Kaleigh earned 2nd Team All-Conference awards in 2021 and 2022, honorable mention in 2023, and was a WCAC Champion in 2022 and 2023. Kaleigh has also received Iron Falcon list recognition for her output in the weight room at Good Counsel.
Just as decorated off the field, Kaleigh is a member of National Society of High School Scholars and was a recipient of "The Leadership Award" amongst her class of 2025 at Good Counsel. Kaleigh plans to study Business Administration when she gets on campus.
"Between her power and deception, Kaleigh's shot selection sets her apart from other attackers," said Potter. "Kal's style of play is balanced between driving, feeding, and cutting—making her a tough opponent to both guard and to scout. Kal leads with so much spirit and love for those around her. No doubt she will leave Winthrop better than she found it after a phenomenal career here."
Kamryn Davis | Governor Thomas Johnson High School | Frederick, MD | Defense | 3D Maryland
The 5'4 defender was Governor Thomas Johnson High School's Varsity MVP in 2022 and 2023. She has earned FredCo Girls Lacrosse 2nd Team honors as well as All-CMC 1st Team and All-County 2nd Team recognition. Kamryn was a 2023 Scholar Athlete, selected for the Under Armor 150 in 2022 and 2023, and was an American Select Player to Watch in 2023. Not to mention, she was the leading goal scorer for her high school in 2022.
In the classroom, Kamryn boasts a 4.6 weighted GPA and is ranked in the Top 30 of her graduating class. She has made honor roll every semester while also playing volleyball for her high school. Kamryn plans to study psychology upon her arrival to Winthrop.
Potter on Kamryn, "Kam is very athletic. She plays with a big stick on defense, has quick feet, and an innate ability to make strong contact on 1v1's. She will fit in nicely with our defensive unit with her strong communication skills and ability to clear the ball confidentially. Her offensive experience will help enhance the IQ of our defensive unit, too. We are excited to see the big things Kam will do on and off the field in these next four years!"
Kellan Hudson | East Grand Rapids High School | East Grand Rapids, MI | Defense | Denver Pride
During her high school career, Kellan has been a part of top lacrosse programs in both Colorado and Michigan. She's earned recognition as an All-State 2nd Team and All-Conference 1st Team player. She was ranked as the #1 lacrosse player to watch in Michigan while receiving nods from the Under Armor 150 selection, the All-America Southwest Command team, and the American Select Colorado team.
Outside of lacrosse, Kellan was a standout and captain on her East Grand Rapids field hockey team. She's a National Honor Society member, an editor for her school's newspaper, a certified lifeguard, USA Lacrosse Youth Official, and the "Girl Up" Club Secretary. Kellan is interested in taking her abilities to the Sports Management program here at Winthrop.
"Kellan is an aggressive on ball defender who comes up with big time plays in big time moments. She brings a consistent vocal presence and no quit mentality every time she steps on the field. Kellan takes calculated risks when going for chases and interceptions which will challenge our attackers at practice in the best of ways. We know she is eager for this next chapter of her life, and we are just as excited for her to get here," said Potter.
Reese Wroblewski | Lockport High School | Lockport, NY | Midfield | Empress Lacrosse :
Reese has been a dual sport athlete competing in lacrosse and indoor track at Lockport High School. On the lacrosse field she has netted 1st Team and 2nd Team All-Conference awards, as well as 3rd Team All-WNY recognition. She has been recognized within her team as a Varsity MVP and Outstanding Player. Reese has also earned NY State Scholar Athlete Awards in 2022 and 2023. She's made the National Cup All-Tournament Team, been a member of the WNY-ROC National team, and even won the LHS Indoor Track Rookie of the Year award in 2023.
Reese has earned the Presidential Award in 2021, has consistently been on the honor roll, and has maintained a 4.0 GPA thus far in her academic career. She's also ranked in the Top 25 of her graduating class. She is thinking of taking a Biology and Premed route here at Winthrop.
Potter said, "Reese knows how to put the ball in the back of the net. She's aggressive towards cage and maneuvers traffic very well all over the field, but especially in the critical scoring area. We are excited to see how her scrappy style of play in the midfield will elevate our midfield unit. She's a fierce competitor and a natural born leader, there's no doubt that her future teammates will intuitively gravitate towards Reese upon her arrival."
Rose Coluzzi | Johns Creek High School | Johns Creek, GA | Attack | Team 91 Long Island
A 4-year varsity letter winner from Johns Creek High School, Rose has surpassed 125 points in her lacrosse career with a spring season still remaining. The 5'8 attacker has been a scholar athlete every year while her Johns Creek team has previously won their region and finished in the Top 8 teams in the state. On the club scene, Rose earned a spot on Team 91's nationally selected team while also competing on 91 Georgia.
In her free time, Rose plays the trombone, likes to give back through the PALS Club. Rose holds a 4.89 weighted GPA and is bilingual (English and Spanish). She is looking to study biology during her undergraduate years before heading to med school.
From Potter, "Rose is a smart attacker who sees the field and her teammates very well, especially from behind the cage. She has super thoughtful shot placement and moves goalies in impressive ways. Rose can catch just about anything thrown her way and uses her frame to her advantage. Rose's foundational skills are solid and her coachability is exciting, putting her in a good position to come in and make an impact on this program."
Sarah Jankowski | Damascus High School | Damascus, MD | Attack | HoCo Lacrosse
Sarah is a two-sport student-athlete, captain, and division champion at Damascus High School (2022 and 2023) in both field hockey and lacrosse. On the lacrosse field, she was a 2024 All-Montgomery County 1st Team attacker, a 2024 Montgomery County All-Division West 1st Team attacker, a 2023 All-Division West 2nd Team midfielder, and a 2022 All-Montgomery West honorable mention midfielder. Sarah has been acknowledged with a 2024 Field Hockey MVP award, a 2021 and 2023 Field Hockey Sportsmanship Award, and a 2022 USMC Sports Leadership Academy Leadership and Skill Award.
Academically, Sarah has been recognized with the John Brown Award for having the highest GPA on her field hockey team, has been named a Distinguished Scholar (2022, 2023, 2024), and has received a 2024 AP Scholar with Distinction award. She's received the Damascus P.R.I.D.E. Award for Academic Excellence and the Gold Star Level of Student Engagement in Athletics, Fine Arts, and Extra Curricular Activities (2022, 2023). Sarah carries a 4.78 GPA while being a Student Athlete Leadership Council Representative and FCA Chapter Leader. She is looking to study exercise science in the next four years.
"Sarah is going to make an immediate impact on the draw and in the offensive zone for us," said Potter. "Sarah's excellent control, awareness, and communication on the draw will land her on many opponent scouting reports for years to come. Her elite stickwork and ability to thread the needle on feeds will noticeably advance our offense. We are excited for Sarah to make big splashes here at Winthrop and know she is already representing us so well!"
Tiffany Kelley | St. Francis DeSales High School | Columbus, OH | Attack | Lucky Lax
The 5'9 attacker has made her mark on the Ohio leaderboards for total assists in a season while also finishing the 2024 year as a state lacrosse champion at St. Francis DeSales High School. She has earned Academic All-Ohio honors, was the Bill Wolford Award winner for Community Impact in 2022, and was also an Athletes Unlimited Combine Participant representing Team Ohio.
Tiffany is also an excellent student, carrying a 4.20 weighted GPA. She's been involved in Math Club, Chinese Club, and Investment Club. Tiffany is looking to study exercise science here at Winthrop. Off the field, she has participated in diving, likes crafting, working out, and hanging out with friends in her free time.
"Tiffany is a multi-faceted attacker. Her feeding capabilities are top notch, she shoots to score, and her effort in the ride is undeniable. Her length and fight specifically in the ride result in her ability to make good reads, get knockdowns, and cause turnovers. She's the ultimate team player who does the little things well like chasing shots, getting off the line fast on a draw loss, and being eager to continue improving. These components will help Tiffany stand out right when she gets to campus," Potter said.
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