William Tennent Field Hockey Preview

WILLIAM TENNENT GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:   Kaitlyn Rauchut (7thvarsity season, 9thyear in program)

Assistant coaches:  Amanda Brockman, Alyssa DiLella,

Last year’s record:  4-9-1 SOL, 5-13-1 overall

Key losses:Kalisi Taufalele (playing at American International College), Kylie Weiss (playing at Washington College), Madelyn Murtha, Niyah Rhoades, Libby Betz, Regan Crognale, Morgan Spornak, and Colleen Killoran

Key returners:  Trish McCoy (Sr., Goalie), Jessie Betz (Jr., Midfield), Isabelle Michaud (Sr., Forward), Alexis Freiling (Sr., Midfield), Sarah Reed (Sr., Defense)

Others to watch: Victoria Poust (Soph., Midfield), Samantha McDonald (Soph., Defense), Gina Markus (Jr., Forward), Karly Adkins (Fr., Midfield), Julia Castan (Soph., Defense)

Strengths/Question Marks:  With strong leadership, William Tennent has taken the preseason to concentrate on highly emphasized team play and fundamental skills.

Outlook:  “William Tennent has four returning varsity starters. With eight seniors graduating in the previous season, the team is very young. However, the underclassmen have a magnitude of potential and are physically and mentally prepared to step up and fill important roles on the field. The Lady Panthers worked hard in the offseason and are looking forward to being competitive this year within the Suburban One League.”

 

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