Hatboro-Horsham Field Hockey Preview

HATBORO-HORSHAM FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Laura Swezey (3rd year)

Assistant coaches:  Lauren Giselman, Kathy Lutz

Last year’s record: Overall league record: 10-9-1 , SOL record 7-6-1

Notable losses: Robyn Barbell, Rachel Rausa, Tori Waddington

Key returners: Carlie Baldus (Sr., Forward/Mid),Colby Eldridge (Sr., Forward/Mid), Jane Henry (Sr.,Back), Emily Braunewell (Jr., Goalie), Jenna Cutilli (Jr., Back/Mid), Casey Swezey (Jr., Mid), Kelsy Hopkins (Soph./Mid)

Others to watch: Jaime DiQuattro , Keeley Henry ,Syd Rausa ,Gabby Acker, Brenna Reilly, Abby Rusak , Kaitlyn Wallace

Strengths:  “The Hatters return seven starting field players from last year’s squad with Emily Braunewell superb in goal. The distribution of experience in each line of Forward, Mid, & D will help guide the new incoming talent.”

Question marks:  “The new young players will have to adjust to the speed of the game, but they have already shown their progression in preseason.”

Outlook:  “The preseason conditioning and training has bonded the new talent with the experienced players. The positivity in the air sets the stage for a promising season.  The girls are looking forward to the competition and excited for the games to begin!”