SOUDERTON GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW
Coach: Ian Smith (3rd year with team 1st year as head coach)
Assistant coaches: Melissa Lollar (Varsity Assistant) David McDonough (Junior Varsity Coach) Gabrielle Pakhtigian (Goalkeeper Coach/JV Assistant Coach)
Last year’s record: 5-5-2 SOL, 10-7-3 overall, lost in first round of district playoffs as the 18 seed
Notable losses:
- Payton Carroll
- Darby Kramer
- Sarah Toche-Manley (playing at Penn State Harrisburg)
- Grace Kelley (playing at Washington College)
Key returners:
- Taylor Yoder (Senior/Forward)
- Gianna Natale (Senior/Defender)
- Morgan Molyneaux (Senior/Goalkeeper)
- Ella Kregel (Senior/Defender)
- Averie Doughty (Senior/Forward)
- Hannah Alderfer (Senior/Forward)
- Katie Pazdziorko (Junior/Forward)
Others to watch:
- Maggie Fisher (Sophomore/Defender)
- Avery Nogami (Junior/Forward/Midfielder)
- Alexis Stefanowicz (Sophomore/Midfielder)
Strengths/Question Marks: Souderton has a very strong returning senior core of nine players. Souderton’s attacking core has remained largely the same since their state championship year, giving them an opportunity to leave their mark in their senior season. After graduating three starting senior defenders last year, Souderton will turn to its young talent to step up and play a significant role this season.
Outlook: “Despite the uncertainty surrounding the season, Souderton remains largely focused on having a successful season. Thanks to a senior core with a lot of experience, the Indians hope to make the most of the 2020 season after dropping out of district play in the first round last year. Souderton’s roster is packed with a number of players who contributed significantly to the school’s first every state championship title, and they are returning with a chip on their shoulder after last year’s early departure from post-season play. With the perfect balance of senior leadership and young talent, Souderton hopes to make the most of the 2020 season.”
- Log in to post comments