Neshaminy Field Hockey Preview

NESHAMINY FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Jamie Pinto, first year

Assistant coaches: Lisa Pennington, Janet Dougherty, Kathy Celis

Last year’s record:  SOL National League Champions with 14-0 record, 15-2 overall

Notable losses”
Christen Pennington, Villanova University 
Amanda Blum, Quinnipiac University
Maria Palmieri, Drexel University 
Marlena Koellner, Sacred Heart University

Key returners:
Elayna Curtin-senior , forward
Elena Donato-senior, defense
Emily Alexis-senior,midfield/defense
Mia Sexton-senior, midfield/forward
Abby Geisler-junior, forward 

Others to watch:
Jill Mitchell- senior, goalie
Anna Skrot- junior, midfield/forward
Kayla Connelly- sophomore, midfield 
Sophie Schardt- sophomore, defense 
Jamie Pennington- freshman, midfield/defense
Peyton Ritchey- freshman, forward 

Strengths/Question Marks:  “The girls came into preseason in shape. We can now focus on skills and strategies while working hard through the drills at game speed. The girls are getting along well and working together on and off the field, which will hopefully carry over to when the season beings.”

Outlook:  “After having a league record of 14-0 and losing nine seniors, four going to play division one hockey, the girls this year know what is expected of them and the hard work needed to reach our team goals. We have great leadership from our four captains, Curtin, Donato, Alexis, and Sexton that have worked hard in the off-season and are leading the team in preseason. We have strong underclassman that are stepping up and working hard to fill the positions we need.” 

 

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