BALTIMORE, MD – Johns Hopkins women's lacrosse coach Tim McCormack announced today that senior Samantha DiCarlo and junior Kendal Crawford have been elected captains for the 2027 season. The Blue Jays are coming off a school-record 17-win season and the program's first appearance in the NCAA Division I semifinals.
 
DiCarlo played in all 22 games in the midfield last season and finished with 19 goals, four assists and 23 points to go with three ground balls. In 41 career games, she has totaled 32 goals, eight assists, 40 points, nine ground balls, three caused turnovers and eight draw controls. DiCarlo is majoring in public health and is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.
 
Crawford started every game on defense last season for the Blue Jays. In her first season as a starter, she totaled 27 ground balls and caused 13 turnovers. The JHU defense ranked third in the nation in caused turnovers and ground balls. A Dean's List student majoring in public health, Crawford was named Academic All-Big Ten last season.