Council Rock North Field Hockey Preview

08/31/11 12:24am Posted by editor

COUNCIL ROCK NORTH FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach: Heather Whalin (4^th year)

Assistant coaches: Pat Toner, Carolyn Kacergis

Last year’s record: 12-2 league, 16-7 overall – SOL National Champions, 4^th place district, elite 8 state

Notable losses: Becky Ely (Messiah), Amanda Krause (TCNJ), Jacqueline Fagan (Haverford), Kelsea Messer (RPI)

Key returners: Molly Doyle (12^th, G), Carly Everett (12^th, mid), Michelle Hand (12^th, mid), Kara Le (12^th, D), Kara Magley (12^th, Mid), Hannah Plappert (12^th, For), Melissa Rowland (12^th, For/D), Courtney Titus (12^th, D), Alex Kuzma (11^th, For), Gabby Tofig (11^th, For)

Others to watch: Katie O’Neill (12^th, Forward), Alyssa Mangano (11^th, D), Madison Gouza (10^th, Forward)

Strengths/Question Marks: “We are returning a core group of players from last year’s team. Filling the holes of Amanda Krause (Player of the Year, All-State Goalie) and Becky Ely (All-State) will be a challenge.”

Outlook: “We hope to build on the success from last season and be competitive in a strong league.”