DENVER – The University of Denver women's lacrosse program has signed eight athletes to join the Pioneers beginning in the 2025-26 season, coach Liza Kelly announced on Wednesday.
 
"We are so excited to welcome these athletes to the Pioneer Family," Kelly said. " They are tremendous additions to the roster and we can't wait to see these student athletes represent us not only on the field but in the classroom and community. We can't wait to see them play for Denver!"
 
Delaney Chernoff – Long Beach, New York – Long Beach High School – Midfield
BEFORE DENVER:
Two time All-Conference selection … Two time All-County selection … Heart and Hustle award winner in 2023 and 2024
PERSONAL:
Played club for Long Island Top Guns … Chose Denver because of the atmosphere and relationship with the coaches.
 
Chelsea Cho – Mercer Island, Washington – Mercer Island High School – Midfield/Draw Specialist
BEFORE DENVER:
Two-time USA All-American … led her team to two Washington state championships … Three-time all-state selection … three-time first-team all-conference selection … named rookie of the year her freshman year …voted MVP of her high school team … Team Korea women's national team member.
PERSONAL:
Enjoys hiking, baking and fashion … chose Denver because of the academic reputation and the positive culture that surrounds the coaches and team.
 
Kendra Harris – Fairfax, Virginia – Bishop Ireton High School – Attack
BEFORE DENVER:
Member of the U20 Ireland Women's national team … Ranked #1 on Team Ireland in goals and points … has been named an All-District, All-Region and All-State selection in Virginia … Helped her team to a program-first Virginia State finals appearance in 2021 … American Select Team DC-Metro Select team member … American Select National Champion in 2022 … All-American Team DC member in 2024 … Rater Top MidAtlantic 2025 attacker with a 4.67 out of 5.00 by US Club Lax.
PERSONAL:
Played club for Capital … enjoys camping, boating, and outdoor activities with her family … chose Denver because of the team culture and welcoming atmosphere within the coaching staff and team.
 
Rowan Lawrence – Wallingford, Pennsylvania – The Agnes Irwin School – Attack
BEFORE DENVER:
American Select Invitee in 2023 … All-America Highlight team member in 2024 … UNC 7x7 Champions with Philly Big 5 … named a UA 150 Honorable Mention in 2023 … Led her team to a PAISAA Championship
PERSONAL:
Enjoys baking, cooking, shopping, travelling and spending time with friends and family … chose Denver because of the balance between academics and athletics as well as team chemistry and outstanding coaching staff.
 
Stella Lynch – Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – Community School of Naples – Midfield
BEFORE DENVER:
Led her team to a district championship, regional championship and state championship final four … team leader in draw controls, caused turnovers and interceptions … Member of the 2024 Naples All-Area Girls Lacrosse team and All-America Highlight South team … 2024 Southwest player of the Year Nominee … 2023 First Coast Coaches All-First Coast Award winner … 2022 Under Armor 150 and All-America Command Team
PERSONAL:
Enjoys coaching youth lacrosse … Chose Denver because of the family atmosphere, the high level of lacrosse and academic and campus environment.
 
Karleigh Mutch – Concord, Massachusetts – Concord Carlisle High School – Midfield
BEFORE DENVER:
Named a 2023 and 2024 USA All-American …2024 EMGLCA First Team Member … 2024 DCL All League member …  2023 EMGLCA 2^nd Team All-Star … 2023 DCL League and Conference All-Star … Team 2 Member for Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the 2022 USA National Tournament … Selected for the Under Armor 150 Combine in 2022 and 2023 … Team 1 member for Massachusetts American
PERSONAL:
Chose Denver because of the community and high-level of academic and athletic opportunity.
 
Chloe Silverstein – Denver, Colorado – Denver East High School – Goalie
BEFORE DENVER:
2x All-American … 2023 All-State Selection … Team MVP in 2022 … Adrenaline All-American … owns a .550 save percentage, good for sixth in Colorado
PERSONAL:
Enjoys hiking, skiing and horse-back riding, volunteers at the Maxfund dog shelter and homeless shelters in her free time … chose Denver because of the proximity to home and growing up watching the Pioneers play on Peter Barton growing up as well as the family atmosphere with the team and coaches.
 
Carys Volley – Howard County, Maryland – Our Lady of Good Counsel High School – Midfield
BEFORE DENVER:
2024 First Team All-Conference … 2024 Team DC All-American … Led her team to three-straight WCAC championships and undefeated conference record … 2023 All-America Team Baltimore and All-America Tournament Team … First team All-Conference Selection  … 2023 Under Armor 150 selection … helped her team to a 2021 American Select Championship
PERSONAL:
Enjoys basketball and tennis … chose Denver because of the coaching staff and team environment
 
Maxine Yeakel – Timonium, Maryland – Dulaney High School – Defense
BEFORE DENVER:
All-County first team selection … three-time regional champion … helped her team to back-to-back Maryland state final appearances … four-year varsity member … 2023 Maryland Metro team member
PERSONAL:
Enjoys playing soccer, playing piano and art … chose Denver because of its excellent academic programs, supportive coaching staff, and strong sense of community as well as its unique combination of rigorous education and personal growth
 
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