Leah Peppelman enters her second season on the Albright coaching staff in 2018.
In 2017, the Lions finished with a 10-7 record while posting a 6-2 record in MAC Commonwealth play. Albright qualified for the MAC Commonwealth tournament for the third straight season, losing to Stevenson in the semifinals. Peppelman helped freshman Devon Mela to MAC Commonwealth Rookie of the Year honors to highlight six selections to the All-MAC Commonwealth teams.
She came to Albright following a stellar career at NCAA Division II powerhouse Lock Haven. Peppelman, who attended Lock Haven from 2012-16, was part of a program that compiled a 59-18 overall record during her four seasons of competition. The Eagles advanced to the NCAA Tournament in both 2013 and 2014 and played for the national championship in 2014.
Lock Haven was 14-5 during her senior season in 2016 and finished the season ranked 16th in the final Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association poll. Peppelman was selected to participate in the Division II Senior All-Star game following the conclusion of the season.
Peppelman was an outstanding student during her career at Lock Haven and earned her degree in sports administration. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in sport and exercise psychology.
Peppelman, a Dowingtown, Pa., native, graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School.
