GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Lacrosse Team has announced the addition of goalkeeper Ella Davis to their incoming recruiting class for the 2026-2027 season, the program announced on Saturday afternoon.
Davis, a native of Crofton, Md., joins a Gators’ recruiting class that is comprised of eight players and ranked third in the nation according to Inside Lacrosse. Davis becomes the sixth five-star recruit of the Gators’ 2026-2027 class, joining Maria Bragg, Kate DeWald, Emma Jean Greenberg, Ava Obloj, and Anna Von Kennel.
Ella Davis – Crofton, Md. – Goalkeeper – 5’7″
Why Florida? “The amazing coaching staff, top notch academics, expansive resources available to athletes and the best facilities in the country.”
Quick Facts
No. 37 recruit in the class of 2026. Five-star recruit with an 88-scout grade on Inside Lacrosse. “Davis played a key role in her team’s success. She plays big, cutting down shooting angles and making it hard for players to get the ball around her. Her hands are quick and combined with her hesitant-free decision making she is able to successfully pick off passes around the crease. Davis thrives under pressure, making game changing saves to keep the game in her teams favor.” – Inside Lacrosse.
2024 Capital Gazette All-County Honorable Mention
2025 Capital Gazette All-County First Team
2025 USA Lacrosse All-American
2025 Baltimore Sun All-Metro First Team
2025 Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) All-Conference
2025 New Balance All-American Highlight Division and IL Women Indoor Championship MVP
The 2026-2027 Gators
Name
Hometown
Position
High School
Maria Bragg
Severna Park, Md.
Midfielder
Severna Park, Md.
Ella Davis
Crofton, Md.
Goalkeeper
Archbishop Spalding
Kate DeWald
Rush, N.Y.
Attack
Rush-Henrietta H.S.
Emma Jean Greenberg
Northport. N.Y.
Defense
Northport H.S.
Gabi Johnson
Alpharetta, Ga.
Midfield
Cambridge H.S.
Colleen Lorden
Cockeysvilla, Md.
Defense
St. Paul’s School for Girls
Ava Obloj
West Islip, N.Y.
Midfield
West Islip H.S.
Emma Speed
Wantagh, N.Y.
Attack
St. Anthony’s
Anna Von Kennel
Darien, Conn.
Midfield
Darien H.S.
Ella Davis and the 2026-2027 Gator’s recruiting class will be joined by transfers Susan Lowther, Alexa Lang and Angie Conley as newcomers for next season.