The Gators class features two 5-star and four 4-star recruits, while having the fifth ranked class in the country according to Inside Lacrosse.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida women’s lacrosse team has added 11 newcomers for the 2025-2026 season.
Autumn Blair, Anna DiMartile, Molly Doran, Allison Fling, Caroline Hoskins, Blythe Noyes, Kennedy Richardson, Maya Soskin, Alexa Stone, Emma Sweeney and Jameson Swords have all signed their Athletics Aid Agreement and will join the Gators for 2025-2026 academic year.
“We are beyond excited to welcome the next wave of Gator women’s lacrosse players to our team,” said Head Coach Amanda O’Leary. “They are an elite group that exemplifies greatness in both the classroom and on the field, but most importantly they are incredible young women. I am proud of the culture of excellence our current and past players have created and I know the future is extremely bright with these new additions.”
The Gators have the fifth ranked recruiting class in the country, featuring two 5-star and four 4-star recruits according to Inside Lacrosse.
Florida Lacrosse Signees
Name
Hometown
Position
High School
Club Team
Autumn Blair
Downingtown, Pa.
Midfield
Downington West H.S.
NXT Girls Lacrosse
Anna DiMartile
Fort Washington, Pa.
Upper Dublin H.S.
HHH Philly Girls
Molly Doran
Camilus, N.Y.
Midfield
West Genesee H.S.
Salt Club Snipers
Allison Fling
Sykesville, Md.
Attack/Draw Specialist
Century High School
Skywalkers
Caroline Hoskins
Towson, Md.
Midfield
St. Paul’s School for Girls
Skywalkers
Blythe Noyes
Marietta, Ga.
Attack
Pope H.S.
Eagle Stix Lacrosse
Kennedy Richardson
Richmond, Va.
Midfield
Collegiate School
Yellow Jackets South
Maya Soskin
Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.
Goalie
Cold Spring Harbor H.S.
Long Island Yellow Jackets
Alexa Stone
Alexandria, Va.
Midfield
Bishop Ireton HS
Capital Lacrosse Club
Emma Sweeney
Haymarket, Va.
Midfield
Paul VI Catholic H.S.
Capital Lacrosse Club
Jameson Swords
Dallas, Texas
Midfield
Prosper H.S.
214 Lacrosse Club
The 2025-2026 Gators
Autumn Blair (Downingtown, Pa. – Midfield) 5’4, Right Handed
Why Florida? “I chose Florida because when I stepped on campus I felt at home. The girls on the team were so welcoming and the coaches truly cared about me as an individual. The facilities are unreal and I could not turn down the opportunity to be a Florida Gator. “
Quick Facts
* Inside Lacrosse 4-star recruit with an 84-overall scout grade
* “A quick defender whose presence on the field stands out immediately. Her footwork in the 8 and her ability to slide to help her teammates shut down attackers is impressive. Autumn always sees the ball and knows when to slide to help or maintain solid 1v1 marking to keep her player from cutting to goal or getting off a good shot. She causes turnovers and then sprints out of the defensive end and is available as a trail cutter to support the transition.” – Inside Lacrosse
* 5.00 speed and agility grades
* Started playing lacrosse in 4th grade
* 2024 USA Lacrosse High School Girls All-American
* Plays club lacrosse for NXT Girls Lacrosse
Anna DiMartile (Fort Washington, Pa. – Defense) 5’6, Right Handed
Why Florida? “Great academics, athletics, culture, and weather.”
Quick Facts
* Three-time team High School MVP, three-time First Team All-League, two-time First Team All-Montgomery County
* Scored her 100th career high school goal in April of 2024
* Also plays soccer
* Plays club lacrosse for HHH Philly Girls
Molly Doran (Camilus, N.Y. – Midfield) 5’9, Left Handed
Why Florida? “The University of Florida has great athletic and academic programs.”
Quick Facts
* First Team All-League and First Team All-Central New York
* Apart of the National Honors Society and National Business Honor Society
* Runs indoor track and qualified for the New Balance Nationals in the 55-meter, 200- meter, and SMR 400-meter
* Plays club lacrosse for the Salt Club Snipers
Allison Fling (Sykesville, Md. – Attack/Draw Specialist) 5’8, Right Handed
Quick Facts
* Inside Lacrosse 4-star recruit with a 90-overall scout grade
* “Fling is an all-around player. She shines the most on the draw. She is able to direct, place, power, and cleanly grab the ball without issue. Offensively she is a threat both with and without the ball. Defensively her speed and agility allow her to keep up with the best.” – Inside Lacrosse
* 2022 Baltimore All-American, 2022 Under Amour 150, New Balance All-American, 2023 IL Women’s IDX Invitee
* Plans to major in psychology and go into pre-med
* Plays club lacrosse for Skywalkers
Caroline Hoskins (Towson, Md. – Midfield) 5’3, Right Handed
Why Florida? “From the lacrosse program to the university, I chose Florida because I love being a part of communities that feel like family.”
Quick Facts
* Inside Lacrosse 5-star recruit with an 84-overall scout grade
* “Hoskins was a presence between the 30s and was very scrappy on loose balls in transition, winning ground ball battles and pushing the pace in transition. In settled offense, she was able to get to the cage, and was a solid dodger that used her body well to find open lanes towards cage.” – Inside Lacrosse
* 4-year varsity starter, IAAM A Conference Champion 2022&2024, 2024 IAAM All-Conference, 2024 Captain for St. Paul’s School for Girls
* Her dream job is to be a Sports Psychologist
* Plays club lacrosse for Skywalkers
Blythe Noyes (Marietta, Ga. – Attack) 5’7, Right Handed
Why Florida? “The reason I choose the University of Florida is because of the amazing facilities and all of the academic opportunities that are provided for the athletes. The team and coaching environment are amazing and I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else.”
Quick Facts
* Four-year Varsity player
* American Select Watch List and D1Varsity MVP, Pope H.S. Offensive Player of the Year
* Her dream job is to become a Real Estate Agent
* Plays Club Lacrosse with Eagle Stix Lacrosse
Kennedy Richardson (Richmond, Va. – Midfield) 5’5, Right Handed
Why Florida? “Why not choose the University of Florida? Sunshine, palm trees, high academics, amazing athletes, and it’s summer all year round!”
Quick Facts
* Inside Lacrosse 4-star recruit with an 85 overall scout grade
* “A fast midfielder with a competitive edge, Richardson was a magnet to the ball in a great way. When the ball was on the ground between the 30s, Richardson often was the one cleaning up the mess for her team, and sparking transition downfield. She was also impactful in settled play, but it was her effort and effectiveness in the midfield that was the most eye-catching.” – Inside Lacrosse
* Richmond All-Metro Player of the Year
* 3x First Team VISAA All-State
* Plays varsity basketball
* 2024 USA Lacrosse High School Girls All-Americans
* Will major in psychology, and plays club lacrosse for Yellow Jackets South
Maya Soskin (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. – Goalie) 5’3, Right Handed
Why Florida? “I chose UF because it felt like home. Everyone is incredibly welcoming, and they make it feel like the most enjoyable place to be. I felt happy and accepted surrounded by the coaches and players. I felt that they would push me to my fullest potential, and the joyful environment there is a feeling you could never forget. When deciding, a big thing for me was hoping I could find somewhere that would help me grow not just a player, but also as a person. I know that at UF I can do both and learn so much from all the incredible people who are a part of the program there.”
Quick Facts
* Inside Lacrosse 5-star recruit with an 84 overall scout grade
* “Soskin was impressive, stopping several shots against some of the strongest attackers in the country. Her fast hands and great coordination allowed her to get either her stick or her body on balls that seemed to be sure to go in.” – Inside Lacrosse
* Selected as a 2024 USA Lacrosse U18 National Team Member
* Has been on varsity at Cold Spring Harbor since 8th grade and has totaled 556 career saves thus far while winning a NY State Championship in 2024
* 2023 and 2024 All-American, along with 2024 Newsday 1st Team All-Long Island Honors
* Plays club lacrosse for the Long Island Yellow Jackets
Alexa Stone (Alexandria, Va. – Midfield) 5’7, Right Handed
Why Florida? “The campus and team culture.”
Quick Facts
* Four-year varsity lacrosse player at Bishop Ireton
* WCAC honorable mention 2022, and WCAC second team 2023&2024 while also playing field hockey
* 2023 first team All-VISAA (Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Assocation)
* Totaled 125 goals and 40 assists in three seasons at Bishop Ireton
* Has future ambitions of joining the FBI and analyzing criminals
* Plays club lacrosse with Capital lacrosse
Emma Sweeney (Haymarket, Va. – Defense/Midfield) 5’7, Right Handed
Quick Facts
* Inside Lacrosse 4-star recruit
* Played four years of Varsity lacrosse
* Two-time all-state, two-time all-conference, and a Peter T. Menke Award recipient
* Was an all-conference field hockey player
* She lived in Africa until she was six years old
* Plans on majoring in Political Science
* Played club lacrosse for Capital lacrosse
Jameson Swords (Dallas, Texas – Midfield) 5’6, Right Handed
Why Florida? “I chose the University of Florida because of the people, big-time sports, awesome facilities, and energy on campus. I also loved all the players I got to talk to and the amazing coaching staff.”
Quick Facts
* First Texas based lacrosse player to play for UF
* 2025 Adrenaline All-American, 2024 Stage 2 U18 National Development team, 2024 All-America Highlight team, 2023 No. 1 ranked APEX 60 All-American
* Four-year varsity lacrosse player
* Played three years of varsity basketball, was a two-time academic all-district selection
* Enjoys pickleball and photography
* Plays club lacrosse for 214 Lacrosse Club
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