Upper Merion Field Hockey Preview

UPPER MERION FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Angie Yanocha (8th year head coach)

Assistant coach: Missy Toto

Last year’s record:  Overall record- 9-8-1, SOL American- 7-6-1
Made it to district playoffs for first time in over 30 years

Notable losses:  Amanda McAteer- playing at College of William and Mary, Danielle SanFelice, Dominique Gambone, Lindsay Zamites

Key returners:  Kaitlyn Lutz (Jr), Midfield, Jackie Schauble (Sr), Mid/Defense, Laura Persofsky (Sr), Defense, Krysta Zadroga (Sr), Defense, Devyn Antonucci (Jr), Goalkeeper, Mia DiBella (Sr), Forward

Strengths/Question Marks:  “We lost several key players so we have to fill in those spots.  We’re also battling several injuries so that becomes an obstacle.”

Outlook:  “Right now we’re trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together to see what works best.  We’re focusing on working together as a team, staying positive and staying healthy!”

GAMES TO WATCH: 
Upper Merion vs. Norristown
Upper Merion vs. PW

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