Long Islanders competing in the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo
Clockwise, from top left: Giavonna Perkins, Bridget Valentine, Kendall Halpern, Ally Kennedy and Hunter Roman.
Long Islanders playing in the World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo, Japan. There are 16 teams in four four-team pools. The tournament runs from July 24 to Aug. 2.
Argentina
Sam Geiersbach, West Babylon, North Carolina ‘22
Giavonna Perkins, Sachem East, Wheeling ‘28
Melina Sarlo, East Hampton, Hofstra ‘28
Ireland
Niamh Pfaff, Garden City, Yale ‘28
Stella Quilty, St. Anthony’s, Richmond ‘28
Bridget Valentine, Massapequa, UMass ‘27
Israel
Kendall Halpern, Syosset, Northwestern ‘24
Rachel Rosen, Port Washington, Penn State ‘21
Philippines
Madeline Gonzalez, Wantagh, Iona '30
Puerto Rico
Victoria Bustamante, St. Anthony’s, South Florida ‘27
Sofia Mancino, Sag Harbor, Colorado College ‘27
Hunter Roman, St. Anthony’s, Boston College ‘24
USA
Sam Apuzzo, West Babylon, Boston College ‘19
Katie Goodale, Riverhead, Syracuse ‘24
Ally Kennedy, North Babylon, Stony Brook ‘20
Emma LoPinto, Manhasset, Boston College ‘25
Madison Taylor, Wantagh, Northwestern ‘26
Cassidy Weeks, Bayport-Blue Point, Boston College ‘23
Tess Ferguson is a reporter on Newsday's high school sports staff. She joined the team after graduating with a journalism degree from Ithaca College in 2025.
