North Penn Field Hockey Preview

NORTH PENN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Carrie Jankowski (5) and Becky Poole (5)

Assistant coaches: Carolyn Edwards and Mary Wilson

Last year’s record:

Overall Record– 15-5-2

League Record– 11-2-2

League Standings – 2^nd

District – 7th

Notable losses:

                  Elizabeth Fedele – UNC

                  Macie Hauck (lax at Temple)

                  Ines Farre (exch student)

                  Amy Coughlin

Key returners:

                  Emilie Ikeda (Sr midfield)

                  Juliamae Marger (Sr forward)

                  Carly Pickford (Sr. forward/mid)

                  Laura Delongis (Sr mid/back)

                  Shannon Keen (Sr goalie)

Others to watch:

            Michelle Holweger (Jr. back)

Shannon Talbot (Soph mid)

Lauren Dale (Sr Defense)

Kelley Colbridge (Sr forward)

Bobby Dougherty (Sr forward)

Strengths/Question Marks: “Emilie Ikeda anchors a strong senior class.  Shannon Keen returns as a strong presence in the goal.  The team continues to work on its chemistry after losing several starters to graduation.”

Outlook: “The North Penn field hockey team once again expects to compete at a high level despite losing several key players to graduation.  We once again expect to make the District playoffs and hopefully the state playoffs.   The team, which is led by a group of strong seniors, is highly motivated and excited for the season!”