One of the most talented players to come out of this area, O'Donnell is a member of the U.S. Women's National team and a senior at Maryland. Lever started all 22 games for Michigan State (18-4) last season as a freshman.
Becker said she doesn't feel any added pressure because of her predecessors. Told she was being compared very favorably with O'Donnell and Lever, Becker was flattered.
"They are both amazing players," Becker said. "I am honored to be listed in the same class. As for any pressure, I would say no. You simply go out there and do your best."
Last season, Becker's best helped key a big turnaround for the Trojans, who have won five of the last seven Suburban One League American Conference championships. They finished 20-2 and made it to the District 1 Class AAA semifinals before losing to Owen J. Roberts.
They lost to Hempfield in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. The season before, Wissahickon suffered through an uncharacteristic 8-13 record.
"Lauren's an elite hockey player," Trojans coach Lucy Gil said. "She reminds me a lot of [O'Donnell]. She's been a starter since she was a freshman, and I see her coming into her own now. She handles the ball extremely well, and I expect her to have an awesome year."
The Trojans will need it, as their nonleague schedule includes Villa Maria Academy, Central Bucks South, and Pennsbury. Villa and South are perennially strong teams, and Pennsbury is coming off one of its best years.
"That's good, because that will help us better prepare for the playoffs," said Becker, whose Mystx club team has won national indoor championships in three of the last four years.
