BALTIMORE, Md. – Incoming freshman defender
Madison Beale was named Player of the Year by The Baltimore Sun, as announced this week.
Beale was sensational in her final year before heading to Durham. As arguably her team's top defender, Beale often marked their opponents' top offensive threat.
She helped spearhead St. Paul's School for Girls to its second straight Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference title, ending the year ranked No. 1 in The Baltimore Sun top 15 poll and the nation.
"
Madison Beale, in my opinion, is one of the best athletes to ever play at [St. Paul's]", coach Mary Gagnon said. "All year, we needed Madison to always be at her best. Without Madison out there, we don't win the IAAM championship or become the No. 1 team."
Beale will play in next month's Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins July 30.
Head coach
Kerstin Kimel brings a wealth of talent to Duke with its 2022 signing class: Beale,
Ava Biancardi,
Madison Drebing,
Maddie Holden,
Kaylie Mackiewicz,
Eva Pronti and
Sydney Smith.
For more information on Duke women's lacrosse, follow the Blue Devils on
Twitter,
Facebook and
Instagram by searching "DukeWLAX.
#GoDuke