Key West knew it could be a 12 months to rebuild, and the crew’s arduous work constructed expertise, confidence and camaraderie. The Woman Conchs completed the season 6-9, with one of many wins coming within the postseason. The crew returns a number of key gamers and, regardless of some heavy losses of their outgoing seniors, must be stable within the coming seasons.
Coral Shores completed 2-10, however the crew made the wins depend. Each got here in opposition to district opponents, with one within the postseason. The Hurricanes additionally return a number of starters, making for an thrilling 2026 season.
Images by Maicey Malgrat and Doug Finger
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Courtney Grabus
Senior, Key West
Goalkeeper
Senior Courtney Grabus was a crew captain, a scholar-athlete and standout on the sector for the Conchs. Described because the crew’s anchor, Grabus had 93 saves, 9 floor balls and 9 interceptions this season, and regardless of being the crew’s final line of protection, she added an help to her stats. Grabus’ play model set her aside, coach Marisa Giacopuzzi mentioned. “She is aggressive, fearless and unpredictable, which provides us a bonus when she flies out of the crease for an enormous interception. The opposite groups by no means noticed it coming!” Grabus was a spirited crew chief and the beginning keeper for the Conchs for the whole lot of her highschool profession. “She’s been our star for 4 years,” mentioned Giacopuzzi, “and is leaving us with huge footwear to fill.”
Kaitlyn Piloto
Senior, Key West
Midfielder
Senior captain Kaitlyn Piloto might be missed subsequent season for her phenomenal play in addition to her motivational contributions to the crew. Giacopuzzi referred to as Piloto the crew motivator, saying she is “the one who’s at all times giving pep talks at timeouts, quarterly breaks and halftime. Her ardour and love for the sport is contagious.” Piloto amassed 45 objectives and three assists this season. The midfielder proved to be dynamic, including 48 draw controls, 29 floor balls and 10 induced turnovers to her stats to cap off a implausible senior season.
Deanna Mercier
Senior, Key West
Midfielder
A painful knee damage might have left Deanna Mercier in want of crutches this season, however it didn’t cease her from contributing to her crew. “Deanna fought until the tip; she was actually on crutches hobbling off the sector for the final time after dropping to Westminster Christian within the semis,” mentioned Giacopuzzi. Credited for her ardour and inspiration to others, the captain was a task mannequin and mentor. The senior collected 34 objectives, 14 assists, 32 draw controls, 27 floor balls and 11 induced turnovers for the Conchs.
Colbie Turner
Junior, Key West
Midfielder
With 27 objectives, an help, 43 draw controls, 22 floor balls and 18 induced turnovers to her credit score this season, it isn’t stunning Colbie Turner was praised for her hustle and coronary heart. “Colbie took a beating, almost each recreation, as a result of she performed that aggressively together with her entire coronary heart. She gave her all, 100% of the time,” mentioned Giacopuzzi.
Eisley Whitehead
Junior, Key West
Attacker
With impeccable imaginative and prescient for the sport, junior Eisley Whitehead knew when to take a shot and when to arrange a teammate. The junior low attacker tallied 54 floor balls, eight objectives and 9 assists. Giacopuzzi credited Whitehead as having nice composure whatever the scenario, and added, “Her hustle throughout the sector, whether or not on offensive transitions or redefending the ball after a turnover, is worthy of reward.”
Chloe Cummings
Sophomore, Coral Shores
Defender
Hurricane sophomore Chloe Cummings held down the protection this season, combining her expertise on the sector with unimaginable power. Cummings’ stats included 21 floor balls, 10 induced turnovers and a purpose. “Chloe at all times offers 110% out on the sector. She performs each possession like we’re tied within the recreation,” mentioned coach Alex PIke.
Adelynn McNew
Junior, Coral Shores
Midfielder
Adelynn McNew was a wealth of sources for the ’Canes this season. Named crew captain, the midfielder’s management mixed with athleticism to make her a drive on the sector. McNew collected 43 floor balls, scored 28 objectives and induced 10 turnovers this season, and being a lefty was an additional advantage. “Addy was an unimaginable asset as a left-handed participant and demanding in transitions,” mentioned Pike.
Ivy Tiedemann
Junior, Coral Shores
Midfielder
Tiedemann received 61 draw controls for the ’Canes this season, giving her crew a bonus with each. She additionally picked up 32 floor balls, induced eight turnovers and scored eight objectives. “Ivy has a real expertise taking the draw to start every possession,” mentioned Pike.
Shay Stober
Junior, Coral Shores
Attacker/Midfielder
Shay Stober introduced imaginative and prescient to the Hurricanes this season to attain 22 objectives and help on six extra. “Shay has a watch for understanding what’s going to work on the offensive facet of the sector,” mentioned Pike. “She is nice at seeing when a teammate has a possibility to attain or when she will drive to purpose herself.” Stober additionally added six induced turnovers and 27 floor balls to her stats her junior season.
Allegra Fucaraccio
Junior, Coral Shores
Midfield/Protection
Junior Allegra Fucaraccio scored three objectives, induced 9 turnovers and picked up 25 floor balls for the Hurricanes this season, making her a flexible participant with a number of offensive and defensive weapons. Nonetheless, it was the crew captain’s intangibles that set her aside most. “Allegra is an unimaginable all-around participant, however her true expertise is bringing the power to each apply and recreation,” mentioned Pike.