University of Connecticut Athletics
Lacrosse Signs Seven to Class of 2030
11/12/2025 3:32:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
STORRS, Conn.—UConn women's lacrosse Head Coach Katie Woods has announced the addition of seven student-athletes to the class of 2030 on Wednesday afternoon.
The class consists of Allison Mainville (Midfielder), Lilly Palm (Defender), Sarah Berls (Midfielder), Anya Everrett (Attacker), Sienna De La Paz (Midfielder), Lily Woods (Attacker), and Grace Quinn (Attacker)
"We're so excited for the Class of 2026," said Head Coach Katie Woods. "Each of them brings a high level of competitiveness, ability, and overall drive to win championships. More importantly, they're all outstanding student-athletes with strong character and a team-focused mindset, which are essential to our lacrosse program."
Meet the Incoming Class
Allison Mainville (Fulton, N.Y.)
Mainville comes to Storrs from Fulton, New York. Mainville excelled at Fulton High, where she was a second-team all-league selection in both lacrosse and basketball. Mainville played a key role in Fulton's sectional title in 2024, adding 43 goals and 10 assists to help Fulton advance to the state semifinals. Mainville was named the Oswego County Athlete of the Week in April of 2025.
Lilly Palm (Shorewood, MN)
Palm joins the Huskies by way of Minnetonka High School in Minnesota, where she was a four-star recruit. Palm was named an Inside Lacrosse four-star recruit in the class of 2026. During her time at Minnetonka, Palm earned high school USA Lacrosse All-American honors twice, posting 75 points and 73 ground balls. Palm caused 51 turnovers and secured 26 draw controls.
Sarah Berls (Saratoga Springs, NY)
Berls comes to UConn after a standout career at Saratoga Springs High School and the Salt City Snipers Club. Berls played a key role in Saratoga Springs winning the Class A Championship, dishing out an assist that tied the game against Colonie. Berls was named to the 2024 USA Lacrosse National Team Development Program Combine and named a 2024 Suburban Council Second Team All-Star.
Anya Everett (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Everett arrives in Storrs after an outstanding career at Episcopal High School in Alexandria and Harlem Lacrosse in Philadelphia. Everett was named an All-ISL Lacrosse Honorable Mention and Second Team All-State for Virginia Independent Schools. Everett was named to the 360 Lacrosse D1 Showcase All-Star Team, and a Philly Phinest D1 showcase All-Star. In her sophomore season, Everett scored 55 goals and secured 82 draws.
Sienna De La Paz (Irvine, California)
De La Paz comes all the way across the country from Irvine, California, after a standout midfield career at Mater Dei High School. De La Paz was named a 2025 USA Lacrosse All-American and was an all-county first-team selection in Orange County. De La Paz has scored 132 goals and 29 assists throughout her career at Mater Dei. De La Paz has caused 37 turnovers, secured 212 ground balls, and has controlled 166 draws in her three seasons at Mater Dei.
Lily Woods (Avon, Connecticut)
A native of Avon, Connecticut, Woods is staying home in the Nutmeg State to join the Huskies. Woods earned First Team All-State Honors in 2023 & 2024. Woods is a three-time offensive player of the year and three-time CCC All-Conference Selection. In the 2023 season, Woods poured in 79 goals and tallied 31 assists.
Grace Quinn (Westlake, Ohio)
A standout at Magnificat High School, Quinn earned All-American honors in 2025. In just ten games, Quinn tallied 55 goals, 17 assists, 34 ground balls, and 38 draw controls. Quinn was named a 2024 USA Lacrosse All-American after a dominant season in which she tallied 89 goals, 36 ground balls, and 62 draws.
