Credit: Upper Moreland School District (File photo 2024).
Twice earning the prestigious title of All-American, Upper Moreland's Annalise Messina has firmly established herself among the elite in their sport, demonstrating exceptional talent, dedication, and consistency at the national level.
Rounding out her senior season this year, Messina has racked up more than 400 goals in her career.
Earlier this month, she helped lead the Golden Bears to a PIAA Class 2A first-round, double-overtime win (7-6) over Cardinal O'Hara. Upper Moreland suffered a defeat in the next round, 13-7, by Abington Heights.
According to USA Lacrosse, an All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and techniques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A USA Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players within their respective area of the country, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship.
Messina has committed to Rutgers University where she will continue her lacrosse career.
Suburban One Sports recently profiled Messina, which can be found here.
Area All-Americans
Abby Diamond, Great Valley
Anna DiMartile, Upper Dublin
Annalise Messina, Upper Moreland
Annie Dignazio, Strath Haven
Brinn Findora, Downingtown West
Carly Cunningham, Bishop Shanahan
Caroline Chisholm, Agnes Irwin
Catie Holmes, Agnes Irwin
Claire Sexton, Archbishop Carroll
Juliana O’Brien, Bishop Shanahan
Katherine Dente, Episcopal Academy
Kendall Brandon, Henderson
Kylee O’Donnell, Springfield-Delco
Maddie Kane, Springfield-Delco
Maeve Magarity, Penn Charter
Mairyn Dwyer, Agnes Irwin
Maura Irish, Episcopal Academy
Quinn Whitaker, Episcopal Academy
Rylee Rath, Pleasant Valley
Samantha Wood, Garnet Valley
Sofia Gagliardi, Episcopal Academy
Sophia Tray, Villa Maria Academy
Stella D’Ambro, Bishop Shanahan
Taylor Murphy, Radnor
