Lacrosse Signs Seven Student Athletes for 2028 Season - James Madison University Athletics

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Lacrosse has signed seven incoming student-athletes to round out the class of 2031, Head Coach Shelley Klaes announced on Wednesday morning.

The class is composed of two midfielders, two attackers, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Five of the new Dukes are native to the Mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia), with one coming from the Northeast (Massachusetts) and another hailing from the West (Colorado).

"Specific attributes were sought after in this class and we feel as though we have found exactly the details we were looking for," said Head Coach Shelley Klaes. "Great People, great students of the game, and great teammates coming together in one class."

The newcomers will enroll at James Madison in the fall of 2027 and begin competition in the 2028 season.

Introducing this year's JMU Lacrosse class:

Anna Nye | Midfielder/Draw Specialist | 5-7 | Lexington, Va. | Rockbridge County

2026 VHSL Class 4 Player of the Year
2025, 2026 VHSL Region 4D Player of the Year
2025, 2026 VHSL First Team All-State
2024 VHSL Second Team All-State
3x 2025 IWLCA Presidents Cup Player of the Game
2x 2024 IWLCA Presidents Cup Player of the Game
Holds Rockbridge County High School record for career draws, assists

Klaes on Nye: "Anna Nye is a hungry confident competitor that wants to prove to everyone she is the best player coming out of the state of VA. She has a chip on her shoulder and will find a way to beat you down till you agree. Anna's relentless workmate will serve her well in college where she will be surrounded by like-minded competitors that will push Anna past her potential."

Brette Snapp | Defender | 5-8 | Denver, Co. | Regis Jesuit

2026, 2025 CHSAA 5A Second Team All-State
2026, 2025 CHSSA 5A All-South League First Team
2024 CHSSA 5A All -South League Second Team

Klaes on Snapp: "Brette is a tremendous force on the field, she is going to learn how to use all of her length and size to be a physical player that breaks up the ball all over the field. Her love and curiosity for the game won us over and we can't wait to develop her into the player we know she can be."

Brynn Howes | Goalkeeper | 5-6 | Ellicott City, Md. | Maryvale Prep.

USA U17 Team Member
2x IAAM Champion at Maryvale Prep.
Vail Shootout Tournament Champion
3x Vail Shootout Tournament MVP
2x American Select All-Tournament Team

Klaes on Howes: "A quick, explosive goalie that makes things happen in the goal circle. Whether that is holding and breaking up the play at the last second or surprising the shooter and sniping an outside shot Brynn is a do it all goalie. Brynn plays every minute for one of the best clubs and high schools in the country and brings an era of confidence with the position. We are very excited for her talents."

Collyn Kropp | Midfielder | 5-8 | Exton, Pa. | Downingtown East

2026, 2025 All Ches-Mont League First Team
2026 New Balance All-American
2025 Philly's Phinest Girls' Lacrosse All-Star
Two sport varsity athlete (lacrosse and soccer)

Klaes on Kropp: "Collyn Kropp is the grit and hustle that JMU is known for. Collyn not only competes for every play she does it with a smile and a desire to include everyone on the team that makes it all mean that much more. Collyn is an exceptional lacrosse player but could be an even better teammate. Collyn is capable of making an impact anywhere on the field, I can't wait to see how her game translates to college."

Charlotte Wren | Attacker | 5-7 | Acton, Mass. | Acton-Boxborough Regional

2026, 2024 Dual County (DCL) All-League First Team

2026 Eastern Massachusetts Girl's Lacrosse Association First Team
Scored 100+ career points at Downingtown East High School

Klaes on Wren: "A raw, long, and athletic lefty that is making a name for herself in Massachusetts. Overcoming obstacles and injuries have made her into a great competitor who appreciates every opportunity she gets. We are so excited for her skills and knack for scoring."

Grace Tedesco | Attacker | 5-7 | Ellicott City, Md. | St. Paul's School for Girls

2026 IAAM All-A-Conference
Led St. Paul's School for Girls in goals in 2026 (44)

Klaes on Tedesco: "Grace Tedesco is a great lacrosse player possessing crafty ball handling skills, composure on the ball, vision and anticipation skills and the polish to finish her chances. I look forward to getting inside that mind to develop the competitor in Grace."

Elizabeth DeLuca | Defender/Midfielder | 5-8 | Hockessin, De. | Archmere Academy

2026 USA Lacrosse High School All-American
2026, 2025, 2024 DSAC Player of the Year
2026 DSAC First Team All-State
2025 DSAC Second Team All-State
2026, 2025, 2024 First Team All-Conference
Reached 200+ goals and 300+ draw controls at Archmere Academy

Klaes on DeLuca: "Ellie Deluca is an exceptional addition to this program bringing experience of a coach's mind listening over the years to two of the best in the business in her parents. Ellie's intuition and overall IQ of the game shows in her decisions on the field. We will focus Ellie on defense as she learns to use her length and strength to make attackers lives tough here at JMU."

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