CLEMSON, S.C. – Head Coach Allison Kwolek and the Clemson Lacrosse program have announced eight signees for the 2027 class with the addition of Olivia Brady, Emily Ciesinski, Molly Dwyer, Quinlan Heilbron, Sarah Lim, Caroline Marshall, Scarlett Mirak and Elisavet Powell.
The class features five midfielders, one attacker, one defender and one goalie who hail from throughout the country, including Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and North Carolina.
“We can’t wait to welcome these eight talented women to campus this summer,” said Kwolek. “They have elite skill sets and will continue to elevate our program. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish during their time as Tigers.”
Olivia Brady
Blue Point, N.Y. – Bayport-Blue Point High School – Midfield
One of three signees from New York, Olivia Brady joins the Clemson midfield unit out of Bayport-Blue Point High School. Brady was named to the New York All-State and Suffolk County All-County teams in both 2025 and 2026 and helped lead her team to a state championship in 2025 and a Suffolk County championship in 2026. Ranked as the No. 25 recruit nationally and a five-star prospect by Inside Lacrosse, Brady was also named the 2024 Girls Lacrosse Rookie of the Year and selected to Newsday's Top 100 Long Island Girls Lacrosse players in 2026. A two-sport athlete, Brady earned Suffolk County All-County honors in soccer in 2026 and was named captain of her soccer and lacrosse teams. Both of Brady's parents played collegiate sports at Stony Brook University, with her father, John, playing football and her mother, Audra, playing soccer.
"I chose Clemson because I wanted to be a part of a team where everyone pushes each other every day to be their best on and off the field. I love the environment and the opportunity to grow as a player and be able to compete at a high level in the ACC against some of the best teams in the country. Clemson felt like home the moment I stepped on campus."
Emily Ciesinski
Niskayuna, N.Y. – Niskayuna High School – Goalie
A goalie out of New York, Emily Ciesinski joins the Tigers following a decorated career at Niskayuna High School. Ciesinski is a two-time USA Lacrosse High School All-American and was twice named the Suburban Council Goalie of the Year and Times Union Goalie of the Year in 2025 and 2026. Ranked as the No. 37 recruit and a five-star prospect by Inside Lacrosse, Ciesinski earned Second Team All-State recognition in 2026 after receiving Fourth Team honors in 2025. She was also named the Niskayuna Varsity Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year in 2026. A two-sport athlete, Ciesinski helped Niskayuna capture a sectional volleyball championship in 2024 and was named volleyball team captain in 2026. Academically, she is a four-time scholar-athlete and plans to major in health sciences at Clemson.
"The Clemson culture is unlike anything you get anywhere else. From the coaches to the facilities, the team and the campus in general, I truly feel like I have found a home at Clemson and have met some of my lifelong friends. In addition, Clemson gives me the opportunity to fight for a national championship, which has always been a dream of mine, all while being able to get a top-notch education."
Molly Dwyer
Winnetka, Ill. – Loyola Academy – Midfield
Hailing from Illinois, Molly Dwyer joins the Clemson midfield unit out of Loyola Academy. Dwyer helped lead Loyola Academy to state championships in 2024 and 2026 and was named the 2026 USA Lacrosse Midwest High School Player of the Year and Midfielder of the Year. A two-time USA Lacrosse All-American, Dwyer also earned GCAC Conference Player of the Year honors in both 2025 and 2026 and was selected to the IHSA All-State First Team in 2026. During her sophomore campaign, she led Loyola Academy in goals, points and caused turnovers. Dwyer comes from a family with extensive collegiate athletic experience, as her father, Brian, played football at Georgetown, while her siblings Maeve, Brian and Grace have competed in collegiate athletics. Her great-grandfather, Terry Brennan, served as Notre Dame's head football coach from 1954-58, and her cousin, Conor Dwyer, is a three-time Olympic medalist in swimming.
"I chose Clemson for the opportunity to compete for a national championship while getting an incredible education."
Quinlan Heilbron
Stony Brook, N.Y. – Ward Melville High School – Defense
A defender from Stony Brook, N.Y., Quinlan Heilbron joins the Tigers following a decorated career at Ward Melville High School. Heilbron was named a USA Lacrosse High School All-American in 2026 while also earning First Team All-State and Newsday All-Long Island First Team honors. The New York native received All-Suffolk County recognition in both 2025 and 2026 and was selected to the USA Lacrosse U19 National Combine in 2026. A five-year varsity lacrosse starter and five-star prospect, Heilbron has served as team captain for three seasons and was ranked as the No. 18 recruit nationally in the Class of 2027 by Inside Lacrosse. In addition to lacrosse, Heilbron is a four-year varsity basketball starter and earned All-League honors in 2025. She plans to major in English at Clemson.
"I chose Clemson because I know it is the perfect place for me to thrive in both athletics and academics. The facilities and support for women's lacrosse is unmatched, and the staff and players truly make it feel like a family. This program has already accomplished so much with even more to come, which made being a Tiger an easy choice."
Sarah Lim
Ellicott City, Md. – St. Paul's School for Girls – Midfield - Four Star
A midfielder from Maryland, Sarah Lim joins the Clemson family out of St. Paul's School for Girls. Lim helped lead St. Paul's to the 2024 IAAM A Conference Championship and has competed on several nationally recognized club teams, including the 2022 and 2023 USA Youth Nationals championship teams. Lim was ranked as the No. 48 player nationally by Inside Lacrosse and received a four-star rating from the publication. She was also named a Best in Class Standout Player in 2025 and earned Vail Shootout All-Tournament Team recognition in 2026. Lim was selected to the 2024 USA Lacrosse U16 National Team Development Program Combine and competed on the 2025 American Select Red Team. The Maryland native also played varsity volleyball at St. Paul's and plans to major in business at Clemson.
"I chose Clemson because it offered everything I was looking for in a college, academically, athletically and socially. I was drawn to the strong sense of community, especially within the lacrosse team, and the school spirit. From the moment I stepped on campus, I could see myself calling Clemson home."
Caroline Marshall
Milton, Ga. – Milton High School – Midfield
The lone signee from Georgia, Caroline Marshall joins the Tigers as a midfielder out of Milton High School. Marshall is a three-time state champion in lacrosse and was named a USA Lacrosse All-American in 2026. During her junior campaign, she earned First Team All-State and All-Region recognition and was named captain of her lacrosse team for the 2027 season. A standout flag football player, Marshall helped lead Milton to a state runner-up finish in 2025 and a Final Four appearance in 2024. She earned First Team All-State honors as a wide receiver in 2024 and 2025 and was named to the MaxPreps Top 100 flag football players list in both 2025 and 2026. Marshall also holds Georgia state records and ranks among the top 10 nationally all-time in career receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns in flag football. Her father, Lindsay, played football at Duke University.
"I chose Clemson because of its incredible team culture, competitive environment, and the sense of community surrounding the school. I love the family atmosphere of Clemson lacrosse and knew it was a place where I could grow both on and off the field. The opportunity to learn from such amazing coaches and be surrounded by people who take so much pride in being Tigers is unmatched!"
Scarlett Mirak
Concord, Mass. – Concord-Carlisle High School – Attack/Midfield
An attacker and midfielder from Massachusetts, Scarlett Mirak joins the Tigers out of Concord-Carlisle High School. Mirak is a two-time USA Lacrosse All-American and helped lead her team to consecutive state championships in 2025 and 2026. During her 2026 campaign, she earned DCL MVP honors and was selected to the EMGLCA All-State First Team for the second consecutive season. Mirak also received Boston Herald All-Scholastic recognition in 2025 and 2026 and was named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic team in 2026. Additionally, she earned an invitation to the USA Lacrosse National Team Combine in 2026 and was named team captain for the 2027 season. Mirak's older sisters Gabrielle and Audrey both played collegiate lacrosse, with Gabrielle competing at Army West Point and Audrey playing at New Hampshire for two years before transferring to Clemson.
"Clemson stands out to me because of its unreal women's lacrosse team and facility, strong school spirit, and welcoming college town. I couldn't ask for a better place to grow as a player alongside an amazing group of girls and coaches while also having great academics. Since my sister has been at Clemson for a couple of years, whenever I visit, it feels right at home, and it's the weather and location for me. I cannot wait to thrive athletically, academically and personally at the best college ever!"
Elisavet Powell
Whispering Pines, N.C. – Union Pines High School – Midfield
A midfielder and draw specialist out of North Carolina, Elisavet Powell joins the Clemson midfield corps following a successful career at Union Pines High School. Powell helped lead Union Pines to consecutive North Carolina 3A state championships in 2024 and 2025, earning State Championship MVP honors in 2025. She led her team in scoring during both championship games, recording seven goals and two assists in 2025 and six goals and two assists in 2024. A two-time team MVP, Powell was selected to the 2024 USA Lacrosse U16 National Team Development Program Combine and earned a 2025 Best in Class invitation. A multi-sport athlete, Powell also qualified for the North Carolina state track and field championships in 2024 and 2025, finishing eighth in the triple jump in 2025. She plans to study chemistry or biology at Clemson. Her father, Shawn, played football at Wisconsin-River Falls.
"I chose Clemson because it checked all of my boxes: it has my academic major, amazing coaches, welcoming teammates, competitive lacrosse, plenty of alumni and intern programs, great location, etc. Going to Clemson camps before I committed, I knew I had to do everything I could to go there. It felt like a home away from home."
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