Distinctions
Jackie Pitts award
This award from the National US Lacrosse Organization recognizes a senior player in each area who goes above and beyond in service to her team, school, and community.
2018 - Emily Youngblood ('18)
2017 - Sadie Benkovic ('17)
Academic all american
A US Lacrosse All-Academic honoree is a player who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represents high standards of academic achievement in the classroom.
2022 - Sadie Stevens ('22), Midfield
2019 - Karli Redwine ('19), Defense
2017 - Emily Youngblood ('18), Midfield
2016 - Sadie Benkovic ('17), Mid/Attack
all american
A US Lacrosse All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A US Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players in the United States, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship.
2021 - Sadie Stevens ('22), Midfield
Division I
all-state
| 2022 | Lyla Milam ('23), Attack |
| Sadie Stevens ('22), Midfield |
| 2021 | Isabella Milam ('21), Midfield |
| Lyla Milam ('23), Attack | |
| Tessa Sheppard (‘21), Defense | |
| Sadie Stevens ('22), Midfield |
| 2019 | Mindy Barnett ('19), Goalie |
| Sophia Casolari ('20), Attack | |
| Isabella Milam ('21), Midfield | |
| Sadie Stevens ('22), Defense |
| 2018 | Mindy Barnett ('19), Goalie |
| Sierra Yoder ('19), Midfield | |
| Emily Youngblood ('18), Midfield |
| 2017 | Sadie Benkovic ('17), Attack |
| Emily Youngblood ('18), Midfield |
| 2016 | Sadie Benkovic ('17), Attack |
| Katie Gillespey ('17), A/D | |
Lizzy Patterson ('17), Defense | |
| Emily Youngblood ('18), Midfield |
all-district
| 2022 | Audrey Bury ('22), Attack |
| Kate Bogardus ('23), Defense | |
| Claire Parrish('22), Defense | |
| Emily Evans ('23), Goalie | |
| 2021 | Kate Bogardus ('23), Midfielder |
| Audrey Bury ('22), Attack | |
| Claire Parrish('22), Defense | |
| Jameson Uhl ('23), Defense | |
| 2019 | Macy Gillespey ('19), Defense |
| Sonya McCann ('19), Attack | |
| Karli Redwine ('19), Defense | |
| Tessa Sheppard ('21), D/Midfield | |
| Sierra Yoder ('19), Midfield |
| 2018 | Sophia Casolari ('20), Attack |
| Rachel Honts ('21) | |
| Isabella Milam ('21), Midfield |
| 2017 | Mindy Barnett ('19), Goalie |
| Sophia Casolari ('20), Attack | |
| Sierra Yoder ('19), Midfield |
| 2016 | Cydney McCollum ('17), Goalie |
| Karli Redwine ('19), Defense | |
| Sierra Yoder ('19), Midfield |
Division II
All-State
2015 | Kriston Guerra ('15), Attack |
| Amanda Keck ('16), Midfield | |
Cydney McCollum ('17), Goalie |
All-District
| 2015 | Sadie Benkovic ('17), Midfield |
Brittany Miles ('15), Defense | |
| Lizzy Patterson ('17), Defense |
USA Lacrosse Women's National Tournament
"The National Tournament, held annually in May with its origins dating back to the early 1930s, has been played in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland in recent years and continues to be a major draw for high school aged players. With nearly 70 teams from across the country competing annually, the National Tournament has been become one of the nation's marquee college recruiting events. The event is open to all high school aged players, but players must try out for regional teams in order to participate."
| 2021 | Sadie Stevens ('22), Midfield |
| 2019 | Isabella Milam ('21), Midfield |
| Sadie Stevens ('22), Midfield | |
| 2017 | Sonya McCann ('19), Attack |
| Karli Redwine ('19), Defense | |
| Sierra Yoder ('19), Midfield | |
| Emily Youngblood ('18), Midfield | |
| Alexcia Zeller ('20), Defense |
| 2016 | Leah Birrell ('17) |
| Katie Gillespey ('17) | |
| Sonya McCann ('19) | |
| Emily Youngblood ('18) |
coach of the year
2016 - Nancy McLaughlin
Second to None Honorees
The Second to None award is annually bestowed upon students at Vandegrift High School on Valor Day. This day was first inaugurated on April 21, 2010 to honor the school’s namesake, US Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matthew Ryan Vandegrift, for his sacrifice and service to our country. April 21st was the day he was killed in Iraq, 4 days after his 28th birthday. Second to None recipients who exemplify Lt. Vandegrift’s character, honor and service are nominated by their peers from each school program.
2022 - Claire Parrish ('22)
2021 - Isabella Milam ('21)
2020 - Isabella Milam ('21)
2019 - Sierra Yoder ('19)
2018 - Emily Youngblood ('18)
2017 - Emily Youngblood ('18)
2016 - Emily Youngblood ('18) & Sierra Yoder ('19)
2015 - Lizzy Patterson ('17)
2014 - Kelly Honts ('15)
2013 - Kriston Guerra ('15)
Lady Vipers Lacrosse MVP
2022 - Sadie Stevens ('22)
2021 - Izzy Milam ('21)
2020 - Early season end due to COVID
2019 - Izzy Milam ('21) & Sadie Stevens ('22)
2018 - Emily Youngblood ('18)
2017 - Emily Youngblood ('18)
2016 - Sadie Benkovic ('17)
2015 - Amanda Keck ('16)
2014 - Riley Zoellner ('15)
2013 - Maggie Birrell ('14)
Lady Vipers Lacrosse Banquet Awards
Varsity
| 2022 | Offensive MVP- Lyla Milam |
| Defensive MVP - Emily Evans | |
| Overall MVP - Sadie Stevens | |
| Heart - Clair Parrish |
| 2021 | Offensive MVP - Sadie Stevens |
| Defensive MVP - Tessa Sheppard | |
| Overall MVP - Izzy Milam | |
| Heart - Claire Parrish |
JV
| 2022 | Offensive MVP - Ali Barreras |
| Defensive MVP - Kylie Pucong | |
| Overall MVP - Ying Bonfils-Rasmussen | |
| Heart - Rachael Richman |
| 2021 | Offensive MVP - Ying Bonfils-Rasmussen |
| Defensive MVP - Natalie Buck | |
| Overall MVP - Kylie Pucong | |
| Heart - Sophie Self |