WISSAHICKON GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW
Coach: Shannon Franke, 3 years
Assistant coaches: Kelly Anne Lare (Varsity), Mike Ford (JV)
Last year’s record: 13-1 League, 14-3 Overall. 2012 Fall Season won First American Conference Championship since 2005.
Notable losses: Six starting seniors, All notable, but a call out to: Callin Grey, Forward w/19 goals, 6 assists in 17 games (will play for University of Pittsburgh’s Club Team), Ellen-Claire Benbow, Center Mid w/5 goals, 7 assists (will play for the Varsity Team at Grove City College), and Rachel Stone, Keeper w/99 saves, 6 shutouts in 15 full game appearances, 8 shutouts overall (all appearances) (College plans unknown)
Key returners: Alyssa Ryan #11, Midfield, Varsity Captain, Junior (last season started 17 out of 17 games), and Anna Chiodo-Ortiz #7, Back, Varsity Captain, Junior (last season started 17 out of 17 games)
Others to watch: Madison Elwell, Mid-wing, freshman
Strengths: Overall Team Fitness and speed.
Question Marks: A young team this season, a building year?
Outlook: “Although we graduated six starting seniors, we are hopeful to defend our winning record with our remaining veteran players and a very dedicated and talented incoming freshmen class.”
GAMES TO WATCH:
VARSITY vs. Upper Dublin (Home game)
Sep 10, 2013 (Tue), 3:30pm
VARSITY vs. PW (Home game)
Sep 16, 2013 (Mon), 3:30pm
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