Women's Lacrosse Gets Nine Additions on 2025 Signing DayWomen's Lacrosse Gets Nine Additions on 2025 Signing Day

Women's Lacrosse Gets Nine Additions on 2025 Signing Day

Treanor announces nine additions to her 2027 women's lacrosse roster, including a five-star prospect and five four-star prospects

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State women's lacrosse program and head coach Kayla Treanor announced the team’s 2025 National Signing Day class on Wednesday afternoon, with nine student-athletes inking national letters of intent to begin their collegiate careers in Happy Valley with the team next fall.

“The future is bright in Happy Valley," said Treanor. "Excited to officially welcome our 2026 class — a group that will help shape the next chapter of Penn State Lacrosse.”

The Nittany Lions welcomed attacker Carolyn Jones, midfielders Callie Bryan, Hali Horvath, Alice Manzo and Ava Roemer, defenders Alexa Blaha, Maggie Luviano and Madison Van Gorder, and goalkeeper Reagan O'Donovan following the start of the 2025 NCAA Early Signing Period on Wednesday. 

Alexa Blaha

Alexa Blaha

D | AVON, Conn. | THE TAFT SCHOOL

Blaha is a defender from Connecticut. In 2024 and 2025, she was named All-America CONNY as well as being named a all-NEPSAC honorable mention in 2024 for The Taft School. Also in 2024, she helped lead The Taft School to the Founders League championship game. She is a 2024 and 2025 All-American, 2024 founders league championship finalist, and 2024 All-NEPSAC honorable mention. While at The Taft School, she also played varsity field hockey.  
 

Why Penn State:  

“I chose Penn State because I love the culture and atmosphere. The school spirit is unmatched, and there’s such a strong sense of community. Penn State offers so many amazing opportunities both academically and athletically, and I know this is a place where I can challenge myself, learn, and be part of something special.” 

Callie Bryan

Callie Bryan

M | SWARTHMORE, Pa. | RIDLEY

Bryan plays for Delco Lacrosse Club and was named to the USA U19 National Team in 2025. Bryan plays high school lacrosse for Ridley High School, where she was named second team all-central twice and first team all-central once as well as being named first team all-Delco. She received honors for hitting 100 goals as well as having 200 points and 150 draw controls. Along with this, she also played varsity soccer for four years at Ridley.   

Why Penn State:  

“Penn State has one of the best college campus environments in the country!  Their athletic department has invested in the student athletes by providing world class facilities for speed, strength, and recovery. Once I stepped onto campus, I just felt that this place was home. It was love at first sight and I knew this was the place I wanted to be for the next four years. The team culture is very welcoming, and I cannot wait to be a part of this incredible program!” 

Hali Horvath

Hali Horvath

M | PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. | AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOL

A four-star midfielder and top 100 recruit, Horvath joins the Nittany Lions from Florida, where she played for American Heritage High School. At American Heritage, she received first team all-district and all-region honors as well as winning two state championships. Along with this, Horvath was also a USA U19 National Development Program Player.  

 

Why Penn State: 

“It has always been a dream of mine to play there. I’ve been making the trip to Penn State ever since I was little and to be committed there is something I am forever grateful for. Little me would be so happy.” 

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

A | WAYNE, Pa. | CONESTOGA

Jones comes to Penn State from Conestoga High School, where she was named all-central league first team and first team all-mainline in 2025 as well as winning a Pennsylvania state championship in 2024. Jones played club lacrosse for Philly Blast, and won the American Select tournament in 2023 and 2024.  

 

Why Penn State:  

“Being from Pennsylvania, playing at Penn State has always been my goal. It was my number one choice going into recruiting and I could not feel more blessed to have the opportunity to represent the school. I love the culture, the historical success of the program, and the large scale networking that it affords its graduates, and I couldn’t be more excited about the future of the women’s lacrosse program.” 

Maggie Luviano

Maggie Luviano

D | OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA | GERMANTOWN ACADEMY

Playing for Germantown Academy, Luviano was named second team all-interac in 2025.  Luviano was named to the New Balance All-America Philadelphia roster and was an American Select tournament champion in 2024. In addition to her success on the lacrosse field, she also has played varsity soccer for Germantown for four years.  

 

Why Penn State:  

“I love the campus and the culture of the lacrosse team. The strong academics and the powerful athletic community are where I see myself able to grow on and off the field.”

Alice Manzo

Alice Manzo

M | WESTFIELD, N.J. | WESTFIELD SENIOR

Manzo, like her future teammate Callie Bryan, was also named to the USA U19 National Team in 2025. Manzo plays for Westfield High School in New Jersey and was named first team all-county in 2023, 2024, and 2025. In 2025, she was named a USA Lacrosse All-American and helped her team win a New Jersey Group 4 State Championship.  

 

Why Penn State:  

“I chose Penn State because I believe that it will challenge me academically as well as athletically. Along with this, my goals strongly align with the Penn State women's lacrosse teams goals. Finally, I believe that Penn State will give me the opportunity to learn, grow, and prepare me for life after college.” 

Reagan O'Donovan

Reagan O'Donovan

M | GLENWOOD, Md. | MCDONOGH SCHOOL

O’Donovan comes to the Nittany Lions as a highly touted recruit, noted as a five-star athlete by Inside Lacrosse and the number-five ranked recruit in the nation. She commits to Happy Valley as the highest ranked goalie in the nation. O'Donovan played for McDonogh School where she was a IAAM champion in 2023 and was named MVP of the championship game. O’Donovan was a National Team Development Program player in 2025 and was listed as an alternate in 2024 and 2023. Along with this, O’Donovan also plays field hockey for McDonogh.  

 

Why Penn State:

“I chose Penn State for the incredible potential of its lacrosse program and the lasting connections it offers. I’m excited to join a team that embraces the underdog mentality—taking risks, working hard, and striving to come out on top. Being part of a program led by such an amazing coaching staff is something I’m truly looking forward to, and I know Penn State will be a community I can rely on both during and beyond my college years.” 

Ava Roemer

Ava Roemer

D | NORTH BELLMORE, N.Y. | NISKAYUNA

Roemer, a 5'7" midfielder from New York, plays for Niskayuna High School. In 2025, she was a section champion, named as an All-American, and was named Times Union player of the year, along with being named first team midfield suburban council in 2024 and 2025. While at Niskayuna, she also plays varsity basketball.

 

Why Penn State:  

“I love the school, the environment, and the team. Everyone was so welcoming and made this place feel like home.” 

Maddie Van Gorder

Maddie Van Gorder

D | FAIRPORT, N.Y. | FAIRPORT SENIOR

Van Gorder joins Penn State from Fairport High School in New York, where in 2023 she helped lead Fairport to a Class A NY State Championship. Van Gorder was named first team all-county in 2023-24 and 2024-25 and was also named greater Rochester first team in 2024-25. Van Gorderalso received honors due to her athletic performance along with her sportsmanship and integrity in 2023.  

  

Why Penn State:  

“I wanted to come to Penn State because the atmosphere was just something I have never been in before, and it felt like home to me. I also chose Penn state because the team here. The coaches and players made me feel like this team was a family and that I would have one once I got to campus.” 

About Penn State Women's Lacrosse

About Penn State Women's Lacrosse

Penn State women's lacrosse enters an exciting season in 2026 when the team takes the field in its first season under head coach Kayla Treanor. The Blue & White look to return to the NCAA Tournament after missing the dance in last year's campaign.

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