Upper Moreland Field Hockey Preview

UPPER MORELAND FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Karen Grossi (9^th year)

Assistant coaches:  Casey Dellostretto and Melanie Rowland

Volunteer coach:  Rebecca Coutts

Last year’s record: 11-3 SOL, 14-5 overall, lost to Gwynedd Mercy in second round of the District One playoffs

Notable losses:  Jenna Getz (Second Team All-League), Emily Jeinnings (Third Team All-League), Maura O’Leary (Second Team All-League), Delaney Smith (First Team All-League)

Key returnees:  SENIORS: Allison Felicetti (goalkeeper), Emily Keene (defense), Maddie Mull (midfield), Noelle Woodman (attack)
JUNIORS: Jess Flanagan (attack)

Others to watch:  Chloe Tice (midfield)

Strengths:  “All of the girls in our starting varsity lineup have experience playing varsity, whether as a starter or as a sub. The girls returning this year have experience playing together and work well with each other.”

Question marks:  “We lost four four-year varsity starters to graduation last year, all of whom received all-league recognition.”

Outlook:  “We saw a lot of success last year. We hope to pick up where we left off and look forward to continuing to improve as a team and as individuals.”