Neshaminy Field Hockey Preview

NESHAMINY FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  Caitlin Koczynski (3rd year)

Assistant coaches:  Caitlin Titus and Steph McGinty

Last year’s record:  League: 12 – 1 – 1, Overall: 15 – 4 – 1 (League Champs)

Notable losses:  Brittany Sheenan (Boston College), Rachel Rotteveel (MIT), Annie Kopera (Ursinus), Sarah Mitchell, Emily Curtin, Juliette Rihl and Malloree-Jo Mason

Key returners:  Erin Bedesem (Sr./Defender), Amanda Binczewski (Sr./Forward), Abby Alexis (Jr./Forward),Madison Deirolf (Jr./Defender),  Emily Wells (Jr./Mid), Marlena Koellner (Sophmore/Mid), Christen Pennington (Sophmore/Mid), Amanda Blum (Sophomore/Mid)

Others to watch:  Katie Bernard (Jr./Defender), Jamie Renman (Jr./Forward), Sarah Wells (Jr./Defender), Grace Zuno (Junior/Mid), Lina Martin (Sophmore/Defender), Josafinne Mcilvaine (Sophomore/Forward), Maria Palmieri (Sophomore, Forward), Emily Alexis (Freshman/Mid), Mia Sexton (Freshman/Mid)

Strengths/Question Marks: “Young team due to notable losses to graduation, but very strong leadership from captains.”

Outlook:  “Looking to be very competitive within the SOL.”

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