QUAKERTOWN GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW
Head coach: Mike Koch (9 years)
Assistant coaches: Jon Gingrich, Allie Riegel, Carley Peacher
Last year’s record: 15-7 overall, 11-3 SOL, won two district playoff games for the first time in school history
Notable losses: Morgan Small (Clark University)
Key returners: Haley Pursel Sr. MF, Ashley Gluck Sr. Fwd., Kyra Handel Sr. Fwd., Melina Jagiello Jr. Def., Haley Hangey Jr. MF, Sam Barkholz Jr. MF, Cori Pursel So. Def., Madison Smith Sr. Def., Brenna Foster Jr. Def.
Others to watch: Morgan Sipprell So. GK, Maddy Spadafora Jr. Fwd., Natalie Reilly So. Def, Haley Gordon, So. Def.
Strengths: Lots of experience from a four-game playoff run returns.
Question marks: Replacing Small and competing day in and day out in the Continental Conference are the challenges
Outlook: “Haley Pursel is a returning All-State player headed to Lafayette. There is a strong chemistry and confidence coming off a successful couple of seasons. The culture of hard work and perseverance is ingrained in the group. The team is aware of the challenging schedule and looks forward to competing.”
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