QUAKERTOWN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW
Coach: Diana Molinaro (first year)
Assistant coaches:
Kelly Driscoll Assistant Varsity (Quakertown Grad)
Kate Kemp JV Coach (Quakertown Grad)
Dawn Papciak Freshman Coach, Assistant JV Coach
Amy Stoudt Volunteer Assistant (Quakertown Grad)
Last year’s record: 8-10-1, 5-8-1 SOL
Notable losses:
Meg Thompson – Defense
Gabby Dontonville - Attack
Key returners:
Becky Gerhart – Senior - Defensive Mid – Temple University Commit
Emma McLaughlin – Senior - Offensive Mid – Villanova University Commit
Hillary Scott – Senior - Defense
Others to watch:
Anna Thompson – Junior – Forward
Rylee Lawler – Junior – Goalie
Julia Ely – Junior – Forward
Mackenzie Hadfield – Sophomore – Mid
Adria Retter – Freshman – Starting Defense
Strengths/Question Marks: “This is the first time in many years that the Panther Field Hockey team has players committed to top Division 1 programs. Seniors Becky Gerhart, Temple commit, and Emma McLaughlin, Villanove commit, will lead the team with their dynamic style of play and ability to finish. Hillary Scott will control the back third of the field and distribute the ball effectively to the attack. Rylee Lawler will anchor the defense and provide leadership to the less experienced players. The team includes a few players moving up from JV and a strong, quick thinking freshman in Adria Retter.”
Outlook: “The varsity team is in great form after working hard during preseason. The girls are challenging themselves and pushing each other with the goal of getting to postseason. We are looking for returning First Team All-League Emma McLaughlin to lead the team in scoring and to Becky Gerhart for her energetic style of play in the midfield to set up scoring opportunities. If the underclassmen can keep up with the pace of the more experienced seniors, the outlook for this season promises to be a bright one.”
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