Plymouth Whitemarsh Field Hockey Preview

PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Head Coach: Charise Halteman (3rd season)

Assistant Coaches: Amanda Anderson & Beth Lynch

2017 Overall Record: 16 - 3

2017 League Record: 14 - 0 (1st Place Suburban One League - American Conference), 6th Seed in District 1 Playoffs, 1st Round Bye, Lost to North Penn 5-4

Returning Starters:

Ava Borkowski - Sophomore Forward;  2017 SOL 1st Team, 2nd Team All-State

Jennifer Byrne - Senior Defender

Meghan DiGiacomo - Senior Defender

Kaleigh Missimer - Sophomore Forward; 2017 SOL 3rd Team

Samantha Spera - Senior Midfielder; 2017 SOL 1st Team, 1st Team All-State

Kennedy Reardon - Senior Midfielder; 2017 SOL 2nd Team, 2nd Team All-State

Livia Truong - Junior Defender; 2017 SOL Honorable Mention

Others to Watch:

Hailey Copestick - Freshman Forward

Molly Lynch - Freshman Midfielder

Sarah Trask - Sophomore Goalkeeper

Lost to Graduation:

Jess Dixon - 2017 SOL 1st Team; Del-Val College

Julia Fiddler - 2017 SOL 2nd Team

Sophie Kolkka - 2017 SOL 1st Team; St. Joseph’s University (lacrosse)

Season Outlook: “This year’s team is led by seniors Jen Byrne, Meg DiGiacomo, Kennedy Reardon, and Sam Spera and they have set the tone this preseason through their hard work, skill level, and fitness. Under their leadership, the team is running smoothly and practicing with intensity. With many returning starters and a core of returning attack players we are in good shape to compete at a high level throughout the season and our new freshman are adjusting to our style of play nicely and are already finding ways to contribute. We are ready to put the team to the test!”