The Boston Guard drafts two familiar names from Boston College and brings new experience to the backline with a face from the Tarheels.
On Wednesday night, the Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) held their 2026 College Draft. This marked the first-ever WLL draft. The WLL runs with a Snake Draft that involves a reverse order through each round; the Boston Guard held the second overall pick in the first round.
Round 1 Pick 2 — SHEA DOLCE, GOALKEEPER, BOSTON COLLEGE
This Connecticut Native is one of the top goalkeepers in women’s college lacrosse. She spent her collegiate career with the Boston Eagles and will stay between the pipes with the Guard. Dolce is an ACC Goalkeeper of the Year and is known for her consistency, and was a key piece during her time at Boston College.
Round 2 Pick 7 — SHEA BAKER, DEFENDER, BOSTON COLLEGE
Another face from Boston College, we have defender Shea Baker. She is an IWLCA All-American and is known for her toughness and defensive IQ. She will be keeping Boston’s backline sharp and will bring a big-game impact.
Round 3 Pick 10 — KILEY MOTTICE, MIDFIELDER, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
This draftee comes from the University of North Carolina, and with her she brings playmaking and dynamic impact on both ends of the field. Her junior year with the Tarheels was capped with 30 goals and five assists for 35 points in 22 games.
Round 4 Pick 15 — MADDIE EPKE, ATTACKER, NORTHWESTERN
Maddie Epke is a high-impact attacker and is established as a consistent leader on offense. She has earned All-Conference Honors. Her list of awards from her collegiate years displays an impressive on-field performance with Northwestern and James Madison.
These new stars will soon be hitting the playing field with the Opening Weekend May 15-17.