Council Rock North Field Hockey Preview

COUNCIL ROCK NORTH FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Heather Whalin, 8 years

Assistant coaches: Sarah Huskin and Kim McKenna

Last year’s record: 12-2 SOL , 19-5 overall
League Champs, District 1 4th place, State Playoffs qualifier

 

Notable losses:  Gigi Tutoni (playing at Tufts) All-State 1st Team, All League, BCT Golden Team 1st Team, Jules Singer (playing at Ursinus) All-State 1st Team, All League, BCT Golden Team, BCT Player of the Year, Theresa Delahanty (playing at Lafayette), Amrit Ahlawalia playing at Dartmouth, All State HM, All League, BCT All Golden Team

Key returners:  Jennica Jonovich, Sr. mid/d (committed to Ohio State), Devon Mela Sr. F/Mid, Rachel Pomerantz, Sr. D (playing at Wesleyan next year), Hannah Stalker Sr. D, Anna Lehman, Jr. F, Claire Jarema, Jr. Mid, and Julianne Mangano, Jr. Mid 

Others to watch:  Kristen McNamara, Sr., F, Bridget Thompson, So., F/Mid, Marykate Dugan, Jr., D, Gabby Shepard, Jr. Mid/D, Katie Erlandsen, Jr. GK, _Margaret D'Auria, Jr. GK, Julia Crooks, Jr. M/D, Danielle Nelson, Jr., F/Mid, Hannah Sullivan, Jr. F/M

Strengths/Question Marks:  “We return a great core of girls that knows what it takes to have a successful season.  Several newcomers will help fill the holes lost to graduation.”

Outlook:  “Coming off an incredible season last year and losing four phenomenal players to graduation, we are looking to build on the excitement of last season and adding some new talent to replace the old.  We are looking to just be competitive in a very talented league and hopefully make the playoffs.” 

GAMES TO WATCH:  All games should be competitive this year in a really strong SOL National League

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