Updated the team rosters.

Check out the highlights on YouTube.com

From PhillyLacrosse.com: " I would like to thank (PA Express coaches) Cathy Swartz, Jen O'Donnell and Jen Anderson for their wonderful coaching and leadership. A special thanks to Cathy Swartz for her constant presence and guidance throughout the recruiting process. I'd also like to thank my parents, brother and the Thompson family for their additional support."

From PhillyLacrosse.com: "I wanted to acknowledge my PA Express 2012 coach, Cathy Swartz for her coaching, inspiration and guidance throughout my lacrosse career."

From PhillyLacrosse.com: "I'd like to thank my PA Express coaches, Kathy Swartz and Jen Anderson, for helping me with the college recruitment process and pushing me become a stronger player."

Maddie Ward, and Mackenzie Rafferty have been named as ESPNHS Top 25 Attackers. Maddie attends Spring Ford and will play for U. Mass. Mackenzie attends Downingtown East and will play for Delaware.

On Notre Dame's video channel, Allie Murray talks about playing on the US U19 national team and for Notre Dame. Allie, a graduate of Downingtown East, led the Cougars to a fifth place finish in the District 1 championship and the quarter finals of the PA Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament.

From PhillyLacrosse.com: "First, I would like to thank (PA Express coach) Cathy Swartz for being a wonderful coach all of these years and for being a second mother to me. She has taught me so much about lacrosse, being a team player and competitor. We first meet in third grade on the LYA field. Her time and energy, along with her husband Mike, has taught me how to play a sport that I will now be playing on a college level. What a wonderful gift. I would also like to thank my brother, Taylor, for spending countless hours in the backyard playing lacrosse and teaching me moves. Through his love of the game he has developed me as a player and encouraged me along the way. Last, but not least thank you Mom, Dad, and Lindsey for all of your patience, love and support you have given me. I am so excited about my college decision and playing lacrosse for the next four years!"

From PhillyLacrosse.com: "Thank you to my parents for their time, effort and energy into instilling a hardworking attitude into me. Also, to my PA Express club team coaches for always being there for my throughout the entire college process. And also, to my High school coach, (Jamie) Wilus, for pushing me to my full potential."

The PA Express 2012 team proudly boasts 12 players who have committed to continuing their playing careers in college. Nine players are committed to Division One programs. Shown are (bottom row from left) Cassidy Novotny, Lock Haven University; Kathryn Skahan, Temple University; Madde Ward, University of Massachusetts; (top row from left) Erin Anderson, George Mason University; Maddie McTigue, Temple University; Jenna Mertz, James Madison University; Eva Winiarski, Drexel University; Mackenzie Rafferty, University of Delaware; Haley Swartz, Quinnipiac University (field hockey). Missing from the photo are Summer Jaros, Temple University; Caroline Kuchinsky, West Chester University; Shannon Fluharty, Christopher Newport University. The PA Express 2012 team has been coached by Cathy Swartz, Jen Anderson & Mike Swartz since the team's inception in 2007.

From PhillyLacrosse.com: Spring-Ford senior goalie Cassidy Novotny has made a verbal commitment to play Division II lacrosse at Lock Haven University. Cassidy's comments: "I wouldn't be in this position without the great coaching I've received. A special thanks to Spring-Ford Coaches Amy Short and Elaine Ruppert and PA Express Coach Cathy Swartz and Jen Anderson and also my Goalie Coach, Mike Swartz. Thanks for your sacrifice and commitment to the game."

From PhillyLacrosse.com: Allie Murray said the excitement of winning a world championship is not easy to express. Allie Murray relished her experrience as a member of the FIL world champion US squad. "It's really exciting, but there
is nothing (I can say) to describe it," she said. "Everyone was incredibly excited and happy that we won the world championship. "It's an unbelievable feeling."
Murray, a recent Downingtown East graduate, was the backup goalie for Team USA on its run to the Federation of International Lacrosse U-19 World Championship at Hannover, Germany. The US squad won its fourth straight crown by defeating rival Australia, 14-11, on Saturday. Murray was joined on the US team by captain Taylor Trimble of Episcopal Academy. Murray played approximately one half in every game except the title game when Kelsey Duryea went the distance and was a standout in the second half (seven of her nine saves). Still, Murray was a key factor as the United States dominated pool play with a 5-0 record. The US allowed just 5.6 goals per game in the eight wins. "It was an awesome experience, getting to meet people from all different countries," said Murray. "It was everything I thought it would be – even more!"

The 12's celebrated their last season at the Capital Cup in Richmond, VA. Sporting fun buns the girls outscored their opponents 54 to 18. Congratulations 2012!!

top row: Cassidy Novotny,Aubrie Stouffer, Maddie Ward (U Mass),McKenzie Rafferty(U of Delaware),Eva Winiarski (Drexel), Summer Jaros (Temple), Monica O'Hara, Maddie McTigue (Temple), Haley Nelson bottom row: Kaitlin Brennan, Haley Swartz (Quinnipiac),Shannon Fluharty, Carrie Brennan, Erin Anderson (George Mason) missing: Kathryn Skahan (Temple), Jenna Mertz (JMU), Caroline Kuchinsky, Lisa Heintzelman