WILLIAM TENNENT FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW
Head coach: Kaitlyn Rauchut (3rdseason)
Assistant Coach: Melissa Hopkins (6thseason)
Last year’s record: 9-9-1 (Overall) 7-6-1 (League)
Key losses: Colleen McCabe (Lock Haven), Tori Villani, Johanna Simpson
Key returnees: Seniors- Rachael Mueller (Forward), Megan McCloskey (Back), Sam Huttick (Mid/Forward), Sarah Horrox (Mid), Hannah Chamberlain (Mid), Madison Reid (Back), Jennifer D’Angelo (Forward), Alison Cochran (Forward), Juniors- Taylor Skiba (Forward), Meghan Izak (Back), Kendal Brasch (forward)
Others to Watch: Seniors -Michelle Fleming (goalie), Sophomores- Kalisi Taufalele (Mid), Regan Crognale (Mid), Madelyn Murtha (Mid), Kylie Weiss (forward), Brianna Doherty (Back) Freshman- Makayla Christian (back)
Strengths: “Tennent is looking to be competitive in the Suburban One League this season with eight starters returning to the roster. This year’s team competes with an outstanding amount of leadership, athleticism, and tenacity on the field. The Lady Panthers will focus on team play and team chemistry to help make better decisions on the field so that the team can thrive as a cohesive unit throughout the season.”
Question marks: “The returning varsity players must become major offensive and defensive contributors to fill the big shoes of the three key losses in McCabe, Villiani, and Simpson.”
Outlook: “Tennent will be showcasing a roster with a balance of strong experience and youthful athleticism. This year’s team has a magnitude of potential within the SOL. With a strong senior class, Tennent has high expectations and intends to play defensively tenacious and offensively fluid in their execution on the field. With a strong returning nucleus, players are ready, enthusiastic, and prepared for the upcoming season.”
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