WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross head women's lacrosse coach Amanda Belichick announced that 10 new players have joined the Crusaders for the 2025 campaign. The student-athletes who have been added to the roster for the upcoming season are Booie Blazak, Hadley Cepiel, Molly Fink, Rosalie Haffner, Holly Hardwick, Sara Knice, Ashleigh Leone, Kiya Martin, Ava Moran and Annabelle Novak.

"I am excited to have our newcomers on campus this fall and I look forward to the impact they will make in their time at Holy Cross," said Belichick. "They are a dynamic group of players who love lacrosse and are here to get a great education. I'm looking forward to seeing all that they accomplish on and off the field as Crusaders."

A detailed look at the incoming players follows:

Booie Blazak | 5-5 | D | Canandaigua, N.Y. | Deerfield (Mass.) Academy
• Played for head coach Angela McMahon-Serpone at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Mass.
• Previously attended Canandaigua Academy in Canandaigua, N.Y., where she earned All-Monroe County honors
• Also competed in alpine skiing, and was named the 2022 Greater Rochester Skier of the Year 
• Played club lacrosse for Monster Elite

Hadley Cepiel | 5-7 | M | Concord, N.H. | St. Paul's School
• Played for head coach Heather Crutchfield at St. Paul's School in Concord, N.H.
• Earned All-Lakes Region honors as a senior
• Helped lead team to three straight Lakes Region titles
• Also lettered in ice hockey and soccer
• Captain of both the lacrosse and soccer teams
• Played club lacrosse for the New Hampshire Tomahawks

Molly Fink | 5-5 | A | Somers, N.Y. | Somers H.S.
• Played for head coach Deborah Daly at Somers High School in Lincolndale, N.Y.
• Served as team captain during her senior year
• Named All-League three times and All-Section twice
• A two-time U.S. Lacrosse All-Academic selection
• Totaled over 250 points during her high school career
• Also lettered in soccer
• Played club lacrosse for Prime Time

Rosalie Haffner | 5-7 | D | Garden City, N.Y. | Sacred Heart Academy
• Played for head coach Danielle Etrasco at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, N.Y.
• Served as team captain during her senior year
• Also lettered in field hockey
• Played club lacrosse for the Yellow Jackets

Holly Hardwick | 5-6 | M | Centerport, N.Y. | St. Anthony's H.S.
• Played for head coach Darcy Messina at St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, N.Y.
• A two-time All-Catholic League selection
• Helped lead team to a 19-0 record, the state championship and the No. 1 ranking in the nation as a senior
• Played club lacrosse for Legacy

Sara Knice | 5-9 | G | Howell, N.J. | Howell H.S.
• Played for head coach Sara Huguenin at Howell High School in Farmingdale, N.J.
• Served as team captain during her senior year
• Totaled 548 saves during her high school career
• Also lettered in field hockey
• Played club lacrosse for All Lax Select
• Member of National Honor Society

Ashleigh Leone | 5-6 | D | Londonderry, N.H. | Londonderry H.S.
• Played for head coach Kelsey Derhak at Londonderry High School in Londonderry, N.J.
• Served as team captain during her junior and senior years
• Earned All-State honors
• Received the U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Athlete of Year Award
• Totaled over 100 points during her high school career
• Also lettered in field hockey and swimming
• Played club lacrosse for the New Hampshire Tomahawks
• Member of National Honor Society

Kiya Martin | 5-5 | A | Manasquan, N.J. | Trinity Hall
• Played for head coach Dana Lenneper at Trinity Hall in Tinton Falls, N.J.
• Received All-Monmouth and All-Central Division honors
• Totaled 59 goals and 56 assists during her high school career
• Helped lead team to a 15-6 record and a trip to the state quarterfinals as a senior
• Played club lacrosse for All Lax Select

Ava Moran | 5-7 | A | Delray Beach, Fla. | St. Andrew's School
• A sophomore transfer from the University of South Florida
• Did not play in any official games, as the Bulls prepared for their first varsity season in 2025
• Played for head coach Matt Bellando at St. Andrew's School in Boca Raton, Fla.
• Served as team captain during her senior year
• Totaled 42 goals and 31 assists as a junior, when she earned first team All-District honors
• Previously attended the American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Fla., helping the team to the 2021 state championship
• Played club lacrosse for Florida Select Lacrosse

Annabelle Novak | 5-8 | D | Darien, Conn. | Darien H.S.
• Played for head coach Lisa Lindley at Darien High School in Darien, Conn.
• Helped lead team to the 2023 state championship
• Also lettered in field hockey
• Played club lacrosse for Compass Lacrosse

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