November 11, 2026 | Lacrosse
BOULDER — The Colorado Lacrosse team announced the signing of 10 student-athletes to its 2027 recruiting class Wednesday, adding players at every position from eight states.
Head Coach Ann Elliott Whidden's class includes Natalie Chilton, Stella Goettelmann, Carly Koepsell, Aly Megaw, Ava Pistone, Hayden Plomaritis, Camden Reed, Katie Shoup, Courtney Smock and Addison White.
"I am very excited about our 2027 recruiting class," Whidden said. "This is a dynamic group that will come in and make an impact for us in every position. We love the drive and competitiveness this group brings, along with their excitement and belief in our vision here at Colorado. I could not be more excited to welcome them into the Buff family today, and we are looking forward to all they will do here in their careers."
Chilton and White will stay in their home state, joining the Buffs from Greenwood Village and Evergreen, respectively. Reed and Shoup will follow their older sisters to Boulder, continuing the connections Molly Reed and Maddie Shoup established with the program.
The class features four midfielders, three attackers, two defenders and one goalkeeper. Colorado and Pennsylvania each account for two signees, with California, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina also represented.
Natalie Chilton
Midfield | Greenwood Village, Colo. | Regis Jesuit High School
Chilton earned Colorado Class 5A second-team all-state recognition for the 2024-25 season after receiving honorable mention honors in 2023-24. She has competed with Team 180, American Select and True Lacrosse.
Chilton plans to major in business. Colorado's academics, school spirit and sense of community made it an easy choice for the in-state standout.
"I could really picture myself growing both as a student and an athlete while making lifelong memories," Chilton said. "I felt CU would be the perfect fit for me."
Stella Goettelmann
Midfield | Garden City, N.Y. | Garden City High School
Goettelmann brings experience in three sports, having competed at the varsity level in lacrosse, field hockey, and track for three years. She has played with the Long Island Yellow Jackets, Tradition Lacrosse, and American Select.
Her father, Tim, played lacrosse at Loyola in Maryland and professionally for the Long Island Lizards. Goettelmann plans to major in business and chose CU for the team's energy, competitive approach, and coaching staff.
"The great team energy and the way they compete at a high level while having fun!" Goettelmann said. "Also the amazing coaching staff!"
Carly Koepsell
Attack | Frederick, Md. | Maryvale Preparatory School
Koepsell has helped Maryvale win two Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference championships. She has played club lacrosse with Hero's 2027 Green since 2018.
Koepsell plans to major in business. Her older sister, Alexandra, played lacrosse at Robert Morris.
"Colorado was the right fit for me as soon as I stepped on campus," Koepsell said. "The team and coaching staff were amazing, and it felt comfortable. The facilities, location, and opportunities made the choice easy."
Aly Megaw
Midfield | Fair Haven, N.J. | Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
Megaw helped Rumson-Fair Haven win Shore Conference championships in 2024, 2025, and 2026. As a junior in 2026, she recorded 41 goals and 24 assists for 65 points, adding 36 draw controls, 15 ground balls, and 10 caused turnovers.
A member of All-Lax Select for nine years, Megaw plans to major in business. Both of her parents competed in two sports at Franklin & Marshall: her mother, Meredith, played lacrosse and field hockey, while her father, Michael, played lacrosse and football.
"From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew it was somewhere special," Megaw said. "The beautiful campus, welcoming community, and incredible support for student-athletes made it stand out from anywhere else I visited."
Ava Pistone
Attack | Tustin, Calif. | Foothill High School
Pistone helped Foothill win a CIF championship in 2025 and has earned Crestview League MVP, Knight of the Year, and Coaches Award recognition. She has competed with Alliance National for six years.
Pistone plans to study communication with a minor in sports media. She chose Colorado for the opportunity to pursue her academic interests while continuing her lacrosse career. Outside of lacrosse, she enjoys running, hiking, snorkeling, and spending time at the beach.
Hayden Plomaritis
Midfield | Marietta, Ga. | Lassiter High School
Plomaritis has earned first-team all-region and second-team all-state honors in each of the past three years. Her experience includes two years with Atlanta Storm, four years with Eaglestix, and one year with the Greek national team.
Plomaritis plans to major in biology. Her father, Alex, played football at Dickinson College. She chose Colorado for its campus and community and enjoys reading, working out, and hiking.
Camden Reed
Attack | Wilmington, N.C. | Hoggard High School
Reed has earned conference player of the year honors and first-team all-conference, all-region, and all-state recognition at Hoggard. She has played with Ultimate Carolina 2027 for 10 years.
The youngest of five daughters, Reed comes from a family with extensive collegiate lacrosse ties. Her father, Patrick, played at Loyola Maryland, and all four of her older sisters played college lacrosse, including former Colorado midfielder Molly Reed. Camden plans to study communications.
"My older sister, Molly, played lacrosse here and graduated this past May, so after being able to come out here for her games, I quickly realized that Boulder was the place for me," Reed said. "Not only is the place beautiful, but the people and the program are amazing too."
Katie Shoup
Defense | Lafayette Hill, Pa. | William Penn Charter School
Shoup will follow her sister Maddie to Colorado after playing at William Penn Charter and competing with HHH Philly Girls Lacrosse 2027 from sixth grade through her junior year. Another sister, Grace, played lacrosse at Lehigh, while her mother, Kristin, played basketball at Jefferson University.
Shoup plans to major in integrative physiology.
"I chose CU because of the strong education it offers and the opportunity to grow in such a beautiful town," Shoup said.
Courtney Smock
Goalkeeper | Malvern, Pa. | Conestoga High School
Smock earned USA Lacrosse Mid-Atlantic Player of the Week recognition in 2026 after helping Conestoga open its season with victories over Agnes Irwin and Academy of Notre Dame. She made nine saves in the 6-5 win over Agnes Irwin and followed with 12 in a 10-8 victory over Notre Dame.
A member of Philly Blast for eight years, Smock plans to major in integrative physiology. Her mother, Sylvia Brandi, swam at Cal State Bakersfield, and her father, Kyle, played baseball at Cal State San Bernardino.
"Playing lacrosse for CU was the perfect fit for me thanks to the positive team culture and coaching staff who truly care about their players," Smock said.
Addison White
Defense | Evergreen, Colo. | Evergreen High School
White helped Evergreen win three consecutive Class 4A state championships from 2024-26. She earned first-team all-state recognition on defense in 2025 and at midfield in 2026, along with 4A Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2026.
White has played with Team 180 for four years and competed with American Select in 2025 and 2026. She plans to major in business and was drawn to the opportunity to compete at Colorado while remaining close to home.
The signing class will join a Colorado program coming off one of its most successful seasons. The Buffs finished 16-4 in 2026, tying the program record for wins, and captured their first Big 12 Tournament championship. Colorado carried that success into the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in program history.
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Head Coach Ann Elliott Whidden's class includes Natalie Chilton, Stella Goettelmann, Carly Koepsell, Aly Megaw, Ava Pistone, Hayden Plomaritis, Camden Reed, Katie Shoup, Courtney Smock and Addison White.
"I am very excited about our 2027 recruiting class," Whidden said. "This is a dynamic group that will come in and make an impact for us in every position. We love the drive and competitiveness this group brings, along with their excitement and belief in our vision here at Colorado. I could not be more excited to welcome them into the Buff family today, and we are looking forward to all they will do here in their careers."
Chilton and White will stay in their home state, joining the Buffs from Greenwood Village and Evergreen, respectively. Reed and Shoup will follow their older sisters to Boulder, continuing the connections Molly Reed and Maddie Shoup established with the program.
The class features four midfielders, three attackers, two defenders and one goalkeeper. Colorado and Pennsylvania each account for two signees, with California, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina also represented.
Natalie Chilton
Midfield | Greenwood Village, Colo. | Regis Jesuit High School
Chilton earned Colorado Class 5A second-team all-state recognition for the 2024-25 season after receiving honorable mention honors in 2023-24. She has competed with Team 180, American Select and True Lacrosse.
Chilton plans to major in business. Colorado's academics, school spirit and sense of community made it an easy choice for the in-state standout.
"I could really picture myself growing both as a student and an athlete while making lifelong memories," Chilton said. "I felt CU would be the perfect fit for me."
Stella Goettelmann
Midfield | Garden City, N.Y. | Garden City High School
Goettelmann brings experience in three sports, having competed at the varsity level in lacrosse, field hockey, and track for three years. She has played with the Long Island Yellow Jackets, Tradition Lacrosse, and American Select.
Her father, Tim, played lacrosse at Loyola in Maryland and professionally for the Long Island Lizards. Goettelmann plans to major in business and chose CU for the team's energy, competitive approach, and coaching staff.
"The great team energy and the way they compete at a high level while having fun!" Goettelmann said. "Also the amazing coaching staff!"
Carly Koepsell
Attack | Frederick, Md. | Maryvale Preparatory School
Koepsell has helped Maryvale win two Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference championships. She has played club lacrosse with Hero's 2027 Green since 2018.
Koepsell plans to major in business. Her older sister, Alexandra, played lacrosse at Robert Morris.
"Colorado was the right fit for me as soon as I stepped on campus," Koepsell said. "The team and coaching staff were amazing, and it felt comfortable. The facilities, location, and opportunities made the choice easy."
Aly Megaw
Midfield | Fair Haven, N.J. | Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School
Megaw helped Rumson-Fair Haven win Shore Conference championships in 2024, 2025, and 2026. As a junior in 2026, she recorded 41 goals and 24 assists for 65 points, adding 36 draw controls, 15 ground balls, and 10 caused turnovers.
A member of All-Lax Select for nine years, Megaw plans to major in business. Both of her parents competed in two sports at Franklin & Marshall: her mother, Meredith, played lacrosse and field hockey, while her father, Michael, played lacrosse and football.
"From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew it was somewhere special," Megaw said. "The beautiful campus, welcoming community, and incredible support for student-athletes made it stand out from anywhere else I visited."
Ava Pistone
Attack | Tustin, Calif. | Foothill High School
Pistone helped Foothill win a CIF championship in 2025 and has earned Crestview League MVP, Knight of the Year, and Coaches Award recognition. She has competed with Alliance National for six years.
Pistone plans to study communication with a minor in sports media. She chose Colorado for the opportunity to pursue her academic interests while continuing her lacrosse career. Outside of lacrosse, she enjoys running, hiking, snorkeling, and spending time at the beach.
Hayden Plomaritis
Midfield | Marietta, Ga. | Lassiter High School
Plomaritis has earned first-team all-region and second-team all-state honors in each of the past three years. Her experience includes two years with Atlanta Storm, four years with Eaglestix, and one year with the Greek national team.
Plomaritis plans to major in biology. Her father, Alex, played football at Dickinson College. She chose Colorado for its campus and community and enjoys reading, working out, and hiking.
Camden Reed
Attack | Wilmington, N.C. | Hoggard High School
Reed has earned conference player of the year honors and first-team all-conference, all-region, and all-state recognition at Hoggard. She has played with Ultimate Carolina 2027 for 10 years.
The youngest of five daughters, Reed comes from a family with extensive collegiate lacrosse ties. Her father, Patrick, played at Loyola Maryland, and all four of her older sisters played college lacrosse, including former Colorado midfielder Molly Reed. Camden plans to study communications.
"My older sister, Molly, played lacrosse here and graduated this past May, so after being able to come out here for her games, I quickly realized that Boulder was the place for me," Reed said. "Not only is the place beautiful, but the people and the program are amazing too."
Katie Shoup
Defense | Lafayette Hill, Pa. | William Penn Charter School
Shoup will follow her sister Maddie to Colorado after playing at William Penn Charter and competing with HHH Philly Girls Lacrosse 2027 from sixth grade through her junior year. Another sister, Grace, played lacrosse at Lehigh, while her mother, Kristin, played basketball at Jefferson University.
Shoup plans to major in integrative physiology.
"I chose CU because of the strong education it offers and the opportunity to grow in such a beautiful town," Shoup said.
Courtney Smock
Goalkeeper | Malvern, Pa. | Conestoga High School
Smock earned USA Lacrosse Mid-Atlantic Player of the Week recognition in 2026 after helping Conestoga open its season with victories over Agnes Irwin and Academy of Notre Dame. She made nine saves in the 6-5 win over Agnes Irwin and followed with 12 in a 10-8 victory over Notre Dame.
A member of Philly Blast for eight years, Smock plans to major in integrative physiology. Her mother, Sylvia Brandi, swam at Cal State Bakersfield, and her father, Kyle, played baseball at Cal State San Bernardino.
"Playing lacrosse for CU was the perfect fit for me thanks to the positive team culture and coaching staff who truly care about their players," Smock said.
Addison White
Defense | Evergreen, Colo. | Evergreen High School
White helped Evergreen win three consecutive Class 4A state championships from 2024-26. She earned first-team all-state recognition on defense in 2025 and at midfield in 2026, along with 4A Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2026.
White has played with Team 180 for four years and competed with American Select in 2025 and 2026. She plans to major in business and was drawn to the opportunity to compete at Colorado while remaining close to home.
The signing class will join a Colorado program coming off one of its most successful seasons. The Buffs finished 16-4 in 2026, tying the program record for wins, and captured their first Big 12 Tournament championship. Colorado carried that success into the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in program history.
SOCIALS: For more information on Colorado lacrosse, visit CUBuffs.com/WLax. Fans can follow @CUBuffsWLax on Instagram, X, TikTok, and Facebook.
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