Upper Dublin Field Hockey Preview

UPPER DUBLIN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Head coach:Heather Boyer (15th season as head coach, 17th season overall)

Last year’s record:6-8 in the SOL American Conference, 6-12 overall

Key losses:  Sydney Lang (Sweeper - playing at Wittenberg College in OH); Samantha Boyd (Midfield); Dana Russell (GK); Julia McKernan (GK)

Key returnees:Seniors - Jennifer Harchut (Midfield), Alycia Hildebrand (Forward), Jenna Mandel (Midfield), Sloane O'Reilly (Defense), Sara Weinberg (GK);

Strengths:“We have experience in all three areas of the field with Alycia Hildebrand returning on the forward line for her third year, Jennifer Harchut with her fourth year on Varsity as a midfielder and Sloane O'Reilly in the defensive end.  Sara Weinberg, although new to the goal-keeping position just last year, is showing great promise for a strong season.”

Question marks:“We have a lot of young potential talent, but they need to learn to quickly adapt to the speed of the Varsity game.”

Outlook:“We will be competitive in the SOL American Conference and will be a tough opponent for everyone.”

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