DENVER – The Denver Pioneers women's lacrosse program is welcoming 11 newcomers to its team for the upcoming 2023 season. Denver is adding nine incoming freshmen and two transfer students, with all the players currently enrolled in the school and taking part in fall practices.
The freshmen class includes
Ryan Dineen (Huntingtown, Md.),
Carly Frohnapfel (Chatham, N.J.),
Maggie Gately (Alexandria, Va.),
Landry Grover (Dallas, Texas),
Megan Klingenberg (Waxhaw, N.C.),
Paige Klingenberg (Waxhaw, N.C.),
Megan Myers (Bethesda, Md.),
Ava Welty (Erie, Colo.) and
Lindsey Wilmot (Hingham, Mass.).
Denver's two transfer students are recent Johns Hopkins defender and graduate
Trinity McPherson and sophomore goalkeeper
Skyler Constantino (Syracuse, N.Y.) from the University of Indianapolis.
Below is more information on each of the newcomers.
#17 | Skyler Constantino | Goalkeeper | University of Indianapolis / Jamesville Dewitt H.S.
5-9 | Syracuse, N.Y. | Born April 4, 2003
Before Denver: Spent the 2022 campaign with the University of Indianapolis Greyhounds, winning an NCAA D-II National Championship with the squad … Did not appear in any games during the year … A 2021 high school athletic All-American … Twice named to the all-league first team with Jamesville Dewitt High School (2019, 2021) … A member of both the 2021 All-Central New York First Team and the All-Central New York Select Team … Was a varsity member of the lacrosse team all four years of high school, compiling a combined .556 save percentage and serving as team captain in 2021.
Personal: Born April 4, 2003 … Daughter of Christopher and Heidi Constantino … Has an older sister, Caelen … Father played college lacrosse at SUNY Potsdam … Intends to major in biology … Hopes to win another NCAA National Championship at DU … Hobbies include hiking, camping and teaching lacrosse to kids.
Why DU: "I chose the University of Denver because of the beautiful campus with access to mountains and the outdoors. I also know that I will be receiving an amazing education along with learning how to grow my game from amazing players."
#11 | Ryan Dineen | Attack | Severn School
5-10 | Huntingtown, Md. | Born Dec. 4, 2003
Before Denver: A four-year varsity member of the Severn School Admirals lacrosse team … In 2021, was an All-Anne Arundel County Girls Lacrosse First-Team selection, IAAM A Conference All-Conference Selection and a National School Girls MD Team 1 selection … Named to the Under Armour All-American Washington DC Command team selection in 2018 … Played for the Maryland United club team … Was also a three-year letterwinner in field hockey and was a member of the swim team.
Personal: Born Dec. 4, 2003 … Daughter of Jack and Jennifer Dineen … Has an older brother, John … Father played lacrosse and hockey and Lake Forest College … Expected to graduate high school in 2022 … Undecided on major … Member of National Honor Society and Severn's Service Society, Women in Business and Random Acts of Kindness clubs … Also on Severn's Head of School Honor Roll … Hobbies include drawing and going to the beach.
Why DU: "I chose the University of Denver because the moment I stepped on campus it felt like home. The strong academics, beautiful campus, team chemistry and the great coaches drew me in."
#33 | Carly Frohnapfel | Midfield/Draw Specialist | Chatham High School
5-11 | Chatham, N.J. | Born Nov. 17, 2003
Before Denver: Four-year varsity letterwinner for the Chatham High School Cougars lacrosse, basketball and cross country teams … Selected as team captain for lacrosse for the 2022 season after also serving in the role in 2021 … Named First-Team All-County, Second-Team All-State Group 3 and Second Team All-NJAC Conference in 2022 … Helped the Cougars repeat as both Morris County and Section 2 Group 3 State Champions in 2022 after also accomplishing the feat in 2021 … Won 108 draw controls during her senior season and was recognized as the NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year for her high school … Earned second-team All-Conference and All-Academic Second-Team honors during the 2021 season … Named to the Under Armour All-American 2022 Uncommitted Team (club 2018, selected in 2019) … Also played for the Centercourt Lacrosse Club … In basketball, selected as a CHS captain for the 2021-22 season, received conference honorable mention honors in 2019-20, and won the NJAC Conference Section 2 Group 3 State Championships in 2019 … In cross country, was selected as a captain for the 2021 season and received conference honorable-mention honors in 2018.
Personal: Born Nov. 17, 2003 … Daughter of Brian and Jodi … Has a younger sister, Maddy, and an older sister, Emma, who is on the Clemson University Rowing Team … Expected to graduate high school in 2022 … Intends to major in Engineering … In addition to earning a degree, aims to win a national championship and make lifelong friends at DU … Participated in Generations of Smiles club (2019) and Save The Children club (2020) in high school … Academic achievements include National Honor Society (2021), National World Language Honors Society (2020), Stonehill College Book Award (2021) and National Society of High School Scholars (2020) … Was a camp counselor for Chatham basketball and lacrosse camps and was an assistant coach for 2027 team for NGLL … Hobbies include paddle boarding, reading, listening to country music and hiking.
Why DU: "I chose the University of Denver because of the family environment, the beautiful campus, the awesome coaching staff and all of the amazing outdoor activities available near the campus."
#7 | Maggie Gately | Midfield | Bishop Ireton High School
5-5 | Alexandria, Va. | Born Oct. 5, 2003
Before Denver: Played for the Bishop Ireton High School Cardinals lacrosse team, where she was named a WCAC Honorable Mention and to the All-State Second-Team in 2022 … First-Team All-State in 2021 … Member of the 2022 Vail HLA Team in high school … Helped Bishop Ireton win the 2019 WCAC championship … Earned the hard hat award during her freshman season, while also picking up first and second-team honors … Played club for Capital Lacrosse.
Personal: Born Oct. 5, 2003 … Daughter of Chip and Julee Gately … Has two older sisters that both have played college lacrosse: Mary Grace played at Middlebury College while Anna Cate currently plays at Butler University … Father, Chip, rowed at Yale University, while mother, Julee, was a swimmer at the University of Iowa … Intends to major in real estate and development at DU … Aims to compete and win a national championship at Denver … Member of the club Morgan's Message and Key Club in high school … Hobbies include reading, painting, playing cards, watching movies and TV shows, getting outdoors, trying new restaurants and hanging out with friends.
Why DU: "I chose Denver because of the perfect location, community and the ability for me to play at the top level while also getting a great education. I had a gut-feeling it was the place for me.
#40 | Landry Grover | Midfield | The Hockaday School
5-8 | Dallas, Texas | Born Dec. 4, 2003
Before Denver: 2022 US Lacrosse All-American and was also named a 2022 Adrenaline All-American … Named to the 2022 All-State Team and All-SPC Team while helping Hockaday win both the Texas state championship and SPC championship … Recipient of the 2022 Coaches' Award … Played club with GRIT Dallas Lacrosse Club, OneLove Club, Bridge Lacrosse Club and HLAX Club … Served as captain for varsity lacrosse in 2022 spring season and field hockey in 2021 fall season … Also won the 2021 Texas lacrosse state championship while leading the varsity squad in ground balls, draw controls and interceptions … Named a 2021 All-District and 2021 American Select Player.
Personal: Born Dec. 4, 2003 … Daughter of David Grover, who earned his MBA from DU in 1988 … Has two older sisters, Riley and Colby … Intends to enroll in International Business and aspires to work in the field after graduation, while also starting her own company … Also enjoys field hockey, soccer and skiing.
Why DU: "I chose the University of Denver because of the amazing people, coaches and community. DU checked off all of the boxes for what I wanted in a university."
#30 | Megan Klingenberg | Midfield | Charlotte Latin School
5-8 | Waxhaw, N.C. | Born Sept. 28, 2003
Before Denver: Was the varsity team captain for the Charlotte Latin Hawks in 2021 … US Lacrosse All American in 2021 and 2022 … 2022 NCISAA Conference Player of the Year … Named to the All-Conference and All-State Teams all four years (2019-2022) … Helped the Charlotte Latin Hawks win state championships in 2019 and 2021 … Selected for Team North Carolina at the 2019 Maverick National Lacrosse Classic … Playing for the club team Maryland United East in 2022.
Personal: Born Sept. 28, 2003 … Daughter of Gregg and Michelle Klingenberg … Twin sister Paige has also signed a letter of intent to play women's lacrosse at DU … Has an older brother, Connor, who played collegiate lacrosse at Colby College … Undecided on major … Graduated from Charlotte Latin School in 2022, being named to the Dean's List all four years (2019-2022) … Father, Gregg, graduated from the University of Denver Law School and played college soccer at Nazareth College … Intends to pursue a career as a veterinarian after college … Hobbies include going hiking, camping, skiing and spending time with family and friends.
Why DU: "I chose DU because of a combination of its amazing location—with the proximity to the city and the mountains—the opportunity to go to college with my twin sister and the balance of athletics and academics at the school. I fell in love with DU as soon as I stepped on campus and knew that the school was a perfect fit for me."
#36 | Paige Klingenberg | Midfield | Charlotte Latin School
5-6 | Waxhaw, N.C. | Born Sept. 28, 2003
Before Denver: Helped the Charlotte Latin Hawks win state championships in 2019 and 2021 … Recipient of the 2021 and 2022 Legacy Award with the team … Was named to the All-State Team for three seasons (2020-2022) and to the All-Conference Teams in four seasons (2019-2022) … All-Charlotte Observer lacrosse award winner in 2022 … Led the Hawks in goals and points during the 2021 campaign … Named to the Headmaster's Academic List for four years from 2019-2022 … Played for the club team Maryland United East in 2022.
Personal: Born Sept. 28, 2003 … Daughter of Gregg and Michelle Klingenberg … Twin sister Megan is also on the women's lacrosse team at DU … Has an older brother, Connor, who played collegiate lacrosse at Colby College … Intends to major in Biology … Graduated from Charlotte Latin School in 2022 … Father Gregg, graduated from the University of Denver Law School and played college soccer at Nazareth College … Intends to major in psychology at DU … Was a member of the Model United Nations at CLS from 2019-2021 … Hobbies including skiing, camping, hiking, art, cooking, reading and flying planes … Eventually wants to be a commercial airline pilot.
Why DU: "There truly is a special connectedness within the community, in every aspect, at DU that I felt as soon as I stepped on campus. That's when I knew this was my home. The academic rigor will push me to not only grow as a student, but as a person. There is so much to learn here in Denver."
#21 | Trinity McPherson | Defense | Johns Hopkins University / International School of Manila
5-6 | Baltimore, Md. | Born Nov. 6, 1999
Honors and Awards: First Team IWLCA All-Mid-Atlantic (2021) … First Team All-Big Ten (2021) … IWLCA Academic Honor Roll (2021) … Third Team USA Lacrosse Magazine All-American (2021) … Honorable Mention Inside Lacrosse All-American (2021) … Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week twice (April 24, 2018, April 27, 2021) … Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2020, 2021) … Big Ten Academic All-Conference (2020, 2021)
2022: Did not play.
2021 (Johns Hopkins): Started all 15 games and led the team with 29 caused turnovers and ranked second with 38 ground balls … Finished second in the Big Ten in caused turnovers and fourth in ground balls … Tallied five ground balls and a caused turnover vs. Northwestern on Feb. 28 … Caused four turnovers and grabbed three ground balls in win over Penn State on April 7 … Posted back-to-back three ground ball, three caused turnover games vs. Rutgers on April 11 and Maryland on April 14 … Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on April 21 … Notched three ground balls and three caused turnovers in win at Penn State in Big Ten Quarterfinals on April 29 … Grabbed five ground balls and caused a pair of turnovers in loss to #13 Maryland in Big Ten Semifinals on April 30 … Scooped up a two ground balls vs. James Madison in NCAA First Round on May 14
2020 (Johns Hopkins): Started six games and finished w with 11 ground balls, six caused turnovers and two draw controls … Grabbed four ground balls and caused a turnover in win at Georgetown on Feb. 26 … Picked up three ground balls and caused a turnover in win at Saint Joseph's on March 7.
2019 (Johns Hopkins): Played one game at Drexel on Feb. 10 before missing the remainder of the season.
2018 (Johns Hopkins): Started all 19 games as a freshman and totaled 33 ground balls and 20 caused turnovers … Anchored a defense that ranked second in the Big Ten in goals-against average (10.52) … Made her collegiate debut vs. Marquette on Feb. 9, causing a turnover and picking up two ground balls in the matchup … Recorded a game-high three caused turnovers to go with two ground balls at Georgetown on Feb. 28 … Had a career day with six ground balls and four caused turnovers in win over Ohio State on April 20 … Named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week on April 24 … Recorded a caused turnover and ground ball vs. Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament on May 4 … Grabbed two ground balls and caused a turnover in loss to Navy in NCAA First Round on May 11
Why DU: "I chose the University of Denver because of the beautiful campus and the close-knit Pioneer family."
High School: Spent the last two years of high school at the International School of Manila in the Philippines after spending her freshman and sophomore years at Catonsville High School in Baltimore, Md. … Played eight years with Sky Walkers Lacrosse … Also competed in soccer, basketball and track & field … Was the school-record holder in 100, 200 and 400-meter dash.
Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1999 … Daughter of James and Rebecca McPherson … Has two younger sisters, Madison and Eden Cassidy … Played with Madison for two seasons at Johns Hopkins in 2020 and 2021 … Graduated from Johns Hopkins in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in psychology … Worked in public relations with cybersecurity firm CynergisTek, volunteered as an AmeriCorps service member and coached at Harlem Lacrosse in 2021-22 … Invited to try out for the U.S. National Team for the 2022 World Championships … Father James ran track at West Point Military Academy … Intends to get her master's degree in social work … Looks to become a licensed clinical social worker and work in the mental health field with at-risk populations … Also enjoys snowboarding, traveling and hiking.
#35 | Megan Myers | Midfield | Georgetown Visitation School
5-7 | Bethesda, Md. | Born Oct. 9, 2003
Before Denver: A four-year varsity player and senior captain on the Georgetown Visitation School Cubs lacrosse team … Was captain and named the MVP of the junior varsity squad during her freshman year … 2022 USA Lacrosse All-American … 2022 Second Team All-Met … 2022 All-ISL (high school all-league) … 2020 Under Armour All-American D.C. Junior Spotlight Team, selected and played in the Under Armour 150 Combine (2019, 2020) … DC Metro Schoolgirl's National Tournament in 2019 … Played club with MC Elite … Was a three-sport athlete, also participating in basketball and field hockey … Also played varsity field hockey (NFHCA National Academic Squad) and basketball in high school.
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 2003 … Daughter to Greg and Barbara Ann Myers … Has four older siblings, all of whom have played college lacrosse: Brother Patrick played at Boston University ('17), brother Teddy played at Trinity College ('19), sister Mary Kate played at Sewanee ('20) and brother Jack played at Ohio State ('22) … Expected to graduate high school in 2022 … Intends to major in International Business with a minor in Spanish … Working on achieving fluency in Spanish and hopes to use the language and business degree in a career internationally in the future … In high school, was AA vice president, Environmental Club co-president, Amazon Alliance Club co-president and was also involved in work at St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home in Washington, D.C.
Why DU: "I chose Denver because of the strength of their academics and athletics, as well as the amazing community. Coaches Liza, Brice and Britt were so welcoming, and I knew I wanted to be a Pio on my first visit to campus. After getting to know the team, I knew it was the right fit."
#20 | Ava Welty | Defense | Erie High School
5-7 | Erie, Colo. | Born Oct. 5, 2003
Before Denver: A two-sport athlete for Erie High School in lacrosse and basketball … Captain of the varsity lacrosse team in 2022 … 2022 US Lacrosse All-American … An All-State Honorable Mention in 2021 and earned First-Team All-Conference honors in 2019 and 2021 in lacrosse … Led the EHS Tigers in caused turnovers in 2019 and 2021 and groundballs in 2019 … Previously played for the Team 180 club … In basketball, was named a captain for the varsity team in both 2020-21 and 2021-22 … Led EHS basketball in defensive rebounds and assists in 2020-21 and in charges in 2020-21 and 2019-20.
Personal: Born Oct. 5, 2003 … Daughter of Kevin and Lori Welty … Has a younger sister, Mia … Intends to major in Socio-Legal Studies … Expected to graduate from Erie High School in 2022 … Aims to pursue a career in law … Was a member of the National Honor Society and was a volunteer for Bravehoods … Hobbies include mock trial, superintendent advisory council and basketball
Why DU: "The strong academics, great location and amazing athletic opportunities."
#4 | Lindsey Wilmot | Midfield | Thayer Academy
5-9 | Hingham, Mass. | Born Aug. 10, 2004
Before Denver: Played for the Thayer Academy Tigers, serving as team captain in 2022 … 2022 All-ISL First Team … 2022 All-NEPAC (New England Preparatory Athletic Council) Honorable Mention and was named to the 2021 All-NEPSAC First Team … 2021 Massachusetts American Select Team … Honored as a member of the New England Under Armour All-America Underclass Team in 2019 … 2022 ISL Award of Excellence recipient … Competed for the Boston Laxachusetts club team as well … Also played hockey at Thayer Academy and was a captain in 2022 while also being named an All-ISL Honorable Mention in the sport during the year.
Personal: Born Aug. 10, 2004 … Daughter of Michael and Leslie Wilmot … Has an older brother, Emmett … Graduated Thayer Academy in 2022 … Father, Michael, ran track at Colgate University … Hobbies include ice hockey and being a youth lacrosse coach for Laxachusetts … Wants to leave DU fluent in Spanish and have a career that involves being bilingual.
Why DU: "I loved the campus so much. When I first stepped on to it, I felt a sense of community. I also love the state of Colorado and felt an immediate connection to Denver's women's lacrosse coaching staff the moment I first spoke to them."
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