Jan. 5, 2012
The final signee to be introduced for the Vanderbilt women’s lacrosse team is Mallory Schonk, a Maryland native that plays attack for one of the nation’s strongest high school programs.
Schonk is a two-year varsity starter for Head Coach Chris Robinson’s McDonogh School squad. Since Schonk became a starter at the beginning of her sophomore season, the Eagles have not lost a game–an active winning streak that currently spans 51 games.
The Eagles have claimed the ESPN Powerade Fab 50 Girls national championship in each of the last two seasons, while also winning a pair of IAAM “A” Conference titles. She scored a goal and added an assist in McDonogh’s 18-17 win over Roland Park in the championship game, helping her Eagles defeat current VU freshman Meggie Ramzy (3 goals, 1 assist) and the Reds.
Schonk will be a senior captain for the Eagles this spring, following a fall semester where she captained the McDonogh soccer team. She is a five-time honoree on the school’s Dean’s List.
Outside of school, Schonk plays for coach Michael McLaughlin’s Sky Walkers Lacrosse Club–a squad that also included Ramzy.
| 2013 SIGNEES Kelly Chandler Emma Dagres Ashlin Dolan Alexa Kunowsky Amanda Lockwood Mallory Schonk Mackenzie Smith Annie Vreeland Sarah Wilcox |
Personal: Mallory Danielle Schonk… Born Sept. 8, 1994, in Owensboro, Ky…. Daughter of Teresa and Edward Schonk… Has one older brother, Peter (21)… Undecided on her collegiate major.
Coach Swezey on Schonk:
“Mallory is such a great fit for our program. She is a truly balanced player who can contribute anywhere on the field. Mallory is a huge offensive threat as well, with exceptional stick skills that allow her to get through any kind of pressure. We look forward to her arrival.”
