NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW
Coach: Derek Antonini, second year
Assistant coach: New Hope Alumni- Meghan Wilson
Last year’s record: 3-6-1 With an overtime loss to top seeded Council Rock South. Qualified for the Class 1A district final and lost 1-0 St. Basils
Notable losses:
Samantha Kruopas
Samantha Finch-Freshman Student at Cal Poly
Juliana Cauvino
Gaby Vitelli
Key returners: Nicole Wilson- senior/ Midfield, Ciara Maguire- Senior/Striker, Ava Marrone-Junior/DCM, Margaret Tresler-Junior/Goalie, Brooke McLaughlin-junior/Striker, Tess Murray-senior/defender, Sophia Farina-Senior/defender
Others to watch: Mia Usatin-freshman/forward, Meeghan Griffin-Junior/midfield, Riley Marschall-Junior/midfield
Strengths/Question Marks: “We are a more mature team than last season, we have six seniors that contribute on the field as starters. It is only our second season in the SOL so maturity will be greatly relied upon. We round out a mature roster with a junior class that is very engaged and heavily relied upon. Goal scoring production will be a point to focus on as we lose some key attackers; however, we have a mature back line and a first team all-conference goaltender returning.”
Outlook: “New Hope will continue to be a team that grinds out games and doesn’t back down to bigger programs. We will look to upset big teams and rely on sound tactics to break down teams. The team will look to qualify for a district final and place in the top two slots of the Freedom Division.”
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