Plymouth Whitemarsh Field Hockey Preview

PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Head Coach: Charise Halteman (1^st year)

Assistant Coaches: Amanda Anderson & Jennifer Brotman

Last year’s record:  16-4 overall, 13-1, SOL American Conference champions, 10th Seed in District 1 Playoffs, Beat Lower Merion 3-0 in the first round and lost to Methacton 7-1 in second round

Notable losses:
Aurora Mills - 2015 SOL 1st Team
Grace McGuire - 2015 SOL 2nd Team
Paige Totten - 2015 SOL 2nd Team
Victoria Byrne - 2015 SOL 3rd Team
Claire McCallister - 2015 SOL 3rd Team

Returning Starters:
Frankie O’Brien - Senior; 2015 SOL 1st Team
Sophie Kolkka - Junior; 2015 SOL 1st Team
Jess Dixon - Junior; 2015 SOL 2nd Team
Kolby Bechtel - Senior; 2015 SOL Honorable Mention
Kennedy Reardon - Sophomore; 2015 SOL 3rd Team

Others to Watch:
Kerrin Bechtel – Senior
Sami Mangine – Senior
Michelle McGrath – Junior
Sam Spera - Sophomore

Season Outlook:  “Our 2016 team is led by a strong class of seniors and a group of talented underclassmen. We expect to be competitive in the league, and we are looking to advance farther in the District One Playoffs than in years past. The team has been a great group to coach as they have been working hard to improve their skills. Our attacking unit is looking strong and we are excited to begin the season!”