Addison Quinn Transferred to Mendham Lacrosse
The standout athlete has joined the Group 2 champions following a successful two-year tenure at Kent Place.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Soccer
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Addison Quinn, a U-17 National Team selection, has transferred to Mendham after recording 102 goals and 351 draw controls at Kent Place. The move bolsters a Mendham roster that captured the Group 2 championship in 2026.
Why it matters
Quinn’s addition creates a formidable lineup in New Jersey, uniting elite talents who were previously state rivals. Her presence significantly shifts the competitive balance as Mendham looks to defend its title in the upcoming season.
Quinn posted 62 goals and 254 draw controls during her 2026 campaign at Kent Place. She joins a Mendham squad that featured standouts like Shea Shoulberg, who logged 117 points, and Lexi Alofs, who recorded 167 draw controls last year.
The players
Addison Quinn
She is a decorated lacrosse athlete committed to Stanford University and a member of the U-17 National Team.
Shea Shoulberg
She is a Mendham lacrosse player who earned 1st Team All-State honors in 2026 after scoring 40 goals.
Lexi Alofs
She is a key contributor for the Mendham program who recorded 41 goals during the 2026 championship season.
The details
The transfer was confirmed by Mendham’s athletic director and girls lacrosse coach. Quinn, who has committed to Stanford, will face her former team in 2027 when Kent Place and Mendham begin play in the same division of the New Jersey Girls Interscholastic Lacrosse League.
Timeline
Quinn recorded 102 goals over two years at Kent Place through 2026.
Addison Quinn was selected for the U-17 National Team in September 2026.
Mendham is expected to field a highly talented roster in the spring of 2027.
Kent Place and Mendham will join the same division for the 2027 season.
Season Trajectory
The arrival of a national-caliber recruit following the 2026 New Jersey Group 2 championship significantly elevates Mendham's status in the state title picture. This move likely cements the team as the division favorite ahead of their 2027 schedule alignment with Kent Place.
Quinn’s transfer guarantees that the 2027 division matchups between Kent Place and Mendham will be high-stakes contests. Her presence on the draw circle and as an offensive threat provides Mendham with a distinct statistical advantage in possession metrics.
The takeaway
The consolidation of elite high school talent highlights the increasing competitiveness of New Jersey's top-tier lacrosse programs. Athletes and families should note that shifting conference alignments can drastically change the difficulty and rivalry dynamics of a high school season.
Further reading
For more news on regional athletics, visit the New Jersey Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
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