Abington Field Hockey Preview

ABINGTON FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Katie Small 2nd year at Abington (9 years coaching)

Assistant coaches:  Jamie Fitzgerald-Westphal, Bridget Anderson, Janine Ladd

Last year’s record:  9-10 (overall) – Lost 1st round districts to CB West

Notable losses:  Natalie McNamara (Monmouth University), Mackenzie Grenier

Key returners:  Aileen Hughes Sr, Midfield, Alainna Swift Sr, back, Paige Doyle Jr, Midfield, Olivia Geissler Sr, Back

Others to watch:  Grace Kirwin Jr, Midfield/Back, Mikayla Kizel Jr, Back, Aly Campbell So, Forward

Strengths/Question Marks:  “Abington returned this year without a goalie with the graduation of second team all-league player Mackenzie Grenier.  Sr Ellie Hughes, all-league lax goalie, is training hard to step into the position.  We are hoping the strength of our backfield will help Hughes acclimate to the position quickly.”

Outlook:  “Abington is looking to get back to Districts again this year.  The team came into camp in shape, excited and ready to start training to achieve this goal.  With the graduation of eight seniors last year, including first team all-state player Natalie McNamara, we have a lot of holes to fill.  We will be looking to our Captains Aileen Hughes and Olivia Geissler to lead the team through the season and an all new line-up.  The girls are working hard and we expect to compete in our new conference.  We look forward to playing in the American Conference against some strong competition.”

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