Leah Watson

Schedule

WLAX

vs No. 8 Johns Hopkins

Saturday, February 7,

12:00 PM ET

Stats

Video

WLAX

vs Davidson

Sunday, February 15,

12:00 PM ET

WLAX

vs Virginia

Wednesday, February 18,

4:00 PM ET

WLAX

vs Richmond

Saturday, February 28,

1:00 PM ET

Full Schedule

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
M
Height:
5-3
Prev School:
Conestoga High School
Hometown:
Shillington, Pa.

2025 (Fr.)

Appeared in one game
Made Liberty debut against North Carolina
Named to the CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal

Prep

Attended Conestoga Christian School in Shillington, Pa., where she was a four-year starter
Named the team MVP her senior season
Through her first three seasons, owned totals of 264 goals, 65 assists (329 points), 162 ground balls, 69 caused turnovers, 293 draw controls
In her junior season led her team to CCAC Championship runner-up with 114 goals, 33 assists (147 points), 64 ground balls, 37 caused turnovers, 151 draw controls
Was recognized as a All-American Philly Highlight Division, on the AU Futures Third Team and the CCAC All-Conference Team
Helped her team to a CCAC Championship title in her sophomore year with 95 goals, 32 assists (127 points), 98 ground balls, 32 caused turnovers and 142 draw controls
Named to the Central PA A Team, AU Futures Team, CCAC All-Conference Team and MVP
Scored 55 goals in her freshman season leading her team to a CCAC Championship runner-up finish
Recognized on the CCAC All-Conference Team, team MVP, the American Select Team and the Central PA A Team
Competed at the club level with Phantastix West 2023
Selected as a US Lacrosse Player to Watch for the Cure
Three-time Player of the Game at the IWLCA Capital Cup

Personal

Daughter of Joseph and Jennifer Watson
Intends to major in sports management
Birthday is June 23

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I wanted a Christian, D1 school and Liberty is the perfect fit for me.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Scoring the winning goal in our conference championship in the last 4 seconds of the game.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Lifting, photography, shopping, and thrifting.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two wired haired pointers, named Gerdy and Millie.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Turks & Caicos is my dream vacation.