Florida Southern women’s lacrosse Head Coach Kara Reber has announced the team’s captains for the upcoming 2020 campaign. They are Julia Couch, Catherine DeKorte, Becca Hill, and Ashley Norberg.
“These are four amazing student-athletes, all of which bring their own unique qualities and leadership styles to the position,” Reber said. “I am extremely excited for them to lead the team this year and keep the culture and success of our program on an upward climb.”
Couch, a senior attacker, played in 19 games a year ago, making eight starts. She took 42 shots on the year, resulting in 21 goals. Adding in her 11 assists, she finished the year with 32 points. Additionally, she caused four turnovers, and harnessed 18 ground balls.
DeKorte, a senior midfielder, started four times a year ago, while playing in 19 of the team’s 20 games. In just 26 shots on goal, she scored 18 goals, including nine free position tallies. She collected 13 groundballs and caused two turnovers.
Hill, a senior defender, started 17 times in 2019, while playing in 19 games. She was part of a defense that allowed just 8.25 goals per game. A hard worker on defense, she managed to score once last season. Her 35 ground balls were second on the team last year, and the most among all returning players. Her 17 caused turnovers tied for the second-most on the team as well.
Norberg, a senior attacker, played in 16 games last season, making one start. She finished the year with 13 goals and seven assists, for 20 points. She gathered up 11 groundballs.
Reber continued, “I have a tremendous amount of faith and trust that they have a team-first mentality and will be the right individuals for what our program needs this season.”
The Mocs finished the 2019 season ranked No. 8 in the final IWLCA Division II Coaches Poll, with a final record of 16-4 and an appearance in the NCAA Regional Semifinals. The program will open the 2020 season on Friday, February 14, at Young Harris.