Abington Girls' Soccer Preview

ABINGTON GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW

Head coach: Rick Tompkins (16th season)

Assistant coaches: Zach Kluver and Randy Garber.

Key players lost: Madison Oldham, center back, Sarah Kaeser, center back playing at Millersville this year, Olivia Capps, Defender playing at St. Joseph's and Marissa Hellyer, midfielder. 

Key returning players: Captains, Alexis Whaley, an Ursinus commit(F) and Nya Riggs, a Stony Brook commit(F/D), a Junior midfielder, Addison Doyle and Goalkeeper Addison Hayden (Sr.)

Others to watch: Emma Regan, Emily Kaeser and Mia Sarro, all defenders. Freshmen, Valerie Zapata, (MF) and Jocelyn Gaymon(D) and Juniors, Emma Felix(MF) and Mairead McMakin(MF).

Strengths/question marks: “Strengths are in goal and at the striker position coupled with the versatility provided by Nya Riggs, who is adept anywhere on the field. “We have question marks on defense since we are replacing both experienced center backs. 

Outlook: “Our team should compete for the division championship, and our goal is to make an extended playoff run. “

 

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