Central Bucks West Field Hockey Preview

CENTRAL BUCKS WEST FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Courtney Lepping (5th)

Assistant coaches: Debi Mason, Becca Chylack , Haley Donohoe,  Carley Hecht

Last year’s record: 17-5-1 (9-2-1 continental league), upset top ranked Unionville, 2nd  place District 1, lost 1st Rd States

Notable losses:  Bryn Boylan-(UNC), Cadera Smith-(Richmond), Ryan Murray- (Fairfield) Abby Gilvary, Lydia Bothwell, Taylor Levant

Key returners:  First Team All League- Taylor Mason (12th/Mid),  Second Team All League- Casey Reichwein (11th/D) Third Team All League- Dani Dundas (12th/M), Laura Kubit (12th/GK)  Honorable Mention- Liv Fitzgerald (12th/D) 

Others to watch:  Kaci Murray (12th) , Eva Altadona (12th), Peyton Fischer (12th), Anya DeAngelis (11th)  Lexi Gartenberg (10th) Julia Bunch (9th

Strengths/Question Marks:  “Last year’s group was one of the strongest and most talented to ever come through the CB West program.  While we graduated tremendous seniors that did a lot for this team, we have a strong core of players returning.  The question is how hungry are our returners.  We lost a lot of offensive power to graduation, but I believe we have the skill players ready to step up and score some goals!  Our defense returns almost all of its pieces from last year and two exceptional goalies.   They will make it very difficult for other teams within our 25.”

Outlook:  “Based on what we’ve seen so far, we have a very balanced team.  I think we may even sneak up on some people that underestimate us.  This group is truly coming together and playing well as a team.   We have 12 seniors so I’m excited to see who steps up as leaders and how the chemistry continues to build.  CB East, last year’s champion, is the team to beat.  We look forward to facing the strength of our league and working towards making district playoffs once again.”

team's twitter tag:  @CbwestFH

team’s instagram tag:  @cbwestfh

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