Alea Mercorelli '26 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing lacrosse competitively for the last eight years. As a goalie, I have learned the power of teamwork, how I can best impact the game’s outcome, whether through saves, communication, or strong clearing, and how important it is to stay strong mentally. I’m a very dynamic player and enjoy leaving the crease to disrupt the offense and forcing turnovers. When I am not playing lacrosse, I play Field Hockey for St. Paul VI, volunteer with animals, and love to cook.

Some of my accomplishments as the starting freshman and sophomore varsity goalie are:

*Indoor Lacrosse National Championships ('23 and '25).

*Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) Honorable Mention ('24).

*Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Second Team ('24).

*Finished the ’24 Varsity season with an 11-11 record. Over a 44% save percentage and more than 27 ground balls/interceptions.

* Selected/participated in the ‘23 and ’24 USA Lacrosse National Tournament.

*Selected/participated in the ’24 UA 150.

*Received the "most minutes played“ award by any varsity player in the '23 and '24 varsity season. I played every second of every game (preseason and in the 24 and 22 game schedule for regular and playoff season).

*Highest combined freshman and sophomore season save percentage and forced turnovers/ground balls.

*Led St. Paul VI to a state championship for the first time in its 30-year program history, finishing 37th in the nation ('23).

*Only St. Paul VI goalie to win a Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association State Championship ('23).

*Finished the '23 varsity season with an 18-6 record, over a 40% save percentage, and more than 25 ground balls/interceptions. 243 total saves and GAA of 8.

*Highest save percentage by a freshman goalie ever in St. Paul VI's program history '(23).

*Selected/participated in the American Select Tournament ('23).

*'All State and All Conference Nominee ('23)