Central Bucks East Field Hockey Preview

CENTRAL BUCKS EAST FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach: Emma Rosenthal (1st year)

Assistant coaches: Sara Valko (second year)

Last year’s record:  13-2 overall, 9-1 league, District One Class 3A champion, Suburban One League Colonial Division champs

Notable losses: Phia Mannino (Penn State), Emily Bullard (Penn State), Kenzie Lever (James Madison)

Key returners:  Sophia Parker (12/F), Paige Hussie (12/M), Kiera Lamb (12/D), Olivia Nolan (12/M), Ella Vlasblom (12/D),  Caroline Suko (11/F), Allison Troth (11/F), Ally Cenci (11/M), Paige Keller (10/M)

Others to watch:  Sienna Valenti (10/M), Anna Daly (9/D), Grace Manion (12/D), Grace Gidwani (12/GK)

Strengths/Question Marks: “The team continues to impress me with their individual skills and passion for the sport. Their innate ability to work together is a direct reflection of the unity that they share. As we look to fill the holes from our notable losses and move forward with a brand new coaching staff, we will be relying on the upperclassmen to bring their experience and love for the game to the field.”

Outlook:  “In a tough conference, our schedule is definitely going to be a challenge, but we look forward to the competitiveness that each game will bring. It's always a goal to do better than we did last year- which is a tough feat that we look forward to accomplishing.”