Council Rock South Field Hockey Preview

COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Lisa Belz (8^th year as head coach)

Assistant coaches: Colette Paprocki, Sam Waters, Colleen Kempf

Last year’s record:  17-6 (overall), 12-0 (SOL National Conference champions), 6^th Place in Districts, Lost 1^st round of States

Notable losses:
Caroline McGovern-Boston College
Sarah Womer-Shippensburg
Sabrina Masone-Moravian College
Paige Schmid
Emily Keller

Key returners:
Tori Wright, 12, Defense
Mikayla VanAken, 12, Midfield
Bianca Bonanni, 11, Defense
Katelyn Cocco, 10 Midfield/Forward
Caitlyn Thornton 12, Forward
Shannon Lind, 12, Forward

Others to watch:
Aspen Handel, 2019, Goalkeeper

Strengths:  “This group has a great attitude.  They have worked very hard in the offseason and trained all summer long to improve their fitness and skills.  They communicate well and seem to have a great team bond.”

Outlook:  “Council Rock South looks to be competitive in the Suburban One National League again this season.  The team is aware that we have big shoes to fill after finishing the 2016 season undefeated in league play, sixth place in district play, and earning a state berth.  CR South has six returning starters in the lineup and quite a few talented younger players stepping into their new roles.  Co-captains Tori Wright and Mikayla VanAken were strong leaders last season and we look forward to them continuing that leadership role as well as controlling the midfield.”