Neshaminy Field Hockey Preview

NESHAMINY FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Jamie Pinto, 9th year 

Assistant coaches: Brittany Beck and Kathleen Kervick 

Last year’s record: 13-6 overall; 12-4 Patriot League Champions 

Notable losses: Morgan Shaltens, defense and Mia Sermarini, forward 

Key returners:
Senior captains: Ava Arbakov, midfielder; Kasey Rieger, forward; Maddy Shtino, defender; Alayna Roscoe, defender 
Seniors: Claire Saloky, midfielder; Megan Gonzales, goalie 
Sophomore: Mia Brooks, forward 

Others to watch:
Sophomore: Taylor Tenaglia, defender 
Freshman: Chloe Brison, midfielder 

Strengths: We have a strong senior class returning— they have shown great leadership throughout preseason and have helped set the tone for the season; this is a hardworking, talented, competitive group that is ready to play.”

Outlook: For this season, our goals are to play together as a team and to continue to support each other on the field— we plan to continue to build from last year and improve. We have worked hard during preseason and hope that the intensity, play, and teamwork will continue throughout the season. Senior captains Kasey Rieger, Ava Arbakov, Alayna Roscoe, and Maddy Shtino have shown great leadership so far and will be vital parts on all lines of the field. Claire Saloky and Chloe Brison have been working hard in the midfield, Taylor Tenaglia has done well stepping into a new role defensively, and Megan Gonzales looks strong in the goal.”

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