Upper Moreland Field Hockey Preview

UPPER MORELAND FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Casey Dellostretto (1^st year but 7^th with the program)

Assistant coaches: Karen Grossi and Melanie Rowland

Last year’s record:  7-10 overall, 5-9 league, first round of playoffs

Notable losses:  Jess Flanagan (attack) and Chloe Tice (midfield)

Key returners:  Madison Casey (midfield), Kayla Meakim (defense), Claudia Zanine (attack), Cassidy Hirsch (defense), Moria Olexa (midfield), Kladinne Belaong (defense), Kiersten Kroll (defense/midfield), Phoebe Longstreth (attack), Meredith Marsteller (midfield)

Others to watch:  Bryanna Gordon (attack)

Strengths/Question Marks:  We have great leadership on the team and have a very close-knit group of girls. They work well together and many of them have been playing together for the past couple of years.

Outlook:  “We are continuing to grow and rebuild the field hockey program. With many key returning players, we look forward to a great season. We have the skills and leadership. If they can continue to play together we hope to have a successful season.”