PAISAA Championship: Penn Charter Tops Episcopal Academy 7-4

The PAISAA Girls Lacrosse Championship between No. 1 Penn Charter (Pa.) and No. 2 Episcopal Academy (Pa.) was loaded with Division I talent from top to bottom. With high-level play all over the field, several standouts made their presence felt in the championship matchup filled with big-time moments.    Episcopal Academy sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='70541' first='Maeve' last='Irish'] is already one of the top young names in Pennsylvania girls lacrosse. The lefty attacker is speedy, shifty, and dangerous the second the ball gets in her stick. Even while being heavily defended and face guarded, Irish continued to attack with confidence, using her elite stick protection, quick spin move, and high energy style to create chances. She can rip from distance, finish inside, and place her shots with precision. Irish plays with one goal in mind: to score, but when the slide comes, she has the vision to move the ball and set her teammates up. She is a true matchup nightmare and a human highlight reel. Keep a lookout for [player_tooltip player_id='70541' first='Maeve' last='Irish'] this summer.     Penn Charter junior [player_tooltip player_id='72706' first='Lila' last='Marciniak'] was a major offensive spark in the championship win. The Northwestern commit is a natural lefty with a sniper-like shot, and she showed the ability to score from the 8-meter and beyond with power, accuracy, and a clear plan. Marciniak plays with her head up, delivers strong feeds, and creates offense with a quick first step and shifty movement. She is just as dangerous with her right hand, making her a complete threat. With 49 goals on the season, Marciniak continues to prove why she is such a key piece of Penn Charter's success.     Penn Charter senior and Boston College commit [player_tooltip player_id='72707' first='Maeve' last='Magarity'] was nothing short of a brick wall in goal. The Inter-Ac MVP came up with save after save against some of the best offensive players in the state. Her 55% save percentage on the season speaks for itself, but her championship performance showed even more than numbers can explain. Magarity held her ground, stayed composed under pressure, and gave her team momentum every time she came up with another stop. In the final game of her high school career, she played like one of the best goalies in the country.     Episcopal Academy standout [player_tooltip player_id='72708' first='Nora' last='Bailer'] is one of the most unique players on the field because of how much she can do. The Army commit uses her size, power, strength, and height to her advantage, especially on the draw. She is a force around the circle, but what makes her even more impressive is that she can take the draw and then play down low at X and dominate around the crease. Bailer creates opportunities for herself while also feeding teammates and helping the offense flow. She is not a one-dimensional player; she impacts the game in multiple areas and makes herself extremely difficult to match up against. With 300 draw controls, she makes her presence known.     Penn Charter sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='72710' first='Makenna' last='Myers'] stepped up in a huge way while being one of the younger players in the championship game. Myers was dominant on the draw, helping Penn Charter gain key possessions when it mattered most. With 200 draw controls, her impact in the midfield is impossible to ignore. Myers also showed strong defensive ability, composure in transition, and the confidence to carry the ball through pressure. She marked up against elite talent, stayed tough defensively, and helped keep possession in Penn Charter's favor. For a 2028, her poise and presence defensively stood out in a major way.     Penn Charter senior and Dartmouth commit [player_tooltip player_id='72711' first='Ana' last='Buckley'] set the tone early and helped bring momentum from the opening possessions. Buckley showed great composure, strong stick protection, and excellent shot placement throughout the game. With 56 goals on the season, she has been a consistent offensive threat and showed up when it mattered most in the championship. She was also strong on the circle and continued to make winning plays for her team. In her final high school game, Buckley delivered a poised and impactful performance to help lead Penn Charter to a state championship.

The PAISAA Girls Lacrosse Championship between No. 1 Penn Charter (Pa.) and No. 2 Episcopal Academy (Pa.) was loaded with Division I talent from top to bottom. With high-level play all over the field, several standouts made their presence felt in the championship matchup filled with big-time moments.