Neshaminy Field Hockey Preview

NESHAMINY FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Head coach: Jamie Pinto, 2nd year 

Assistant coaches: Lisa Pennington and Janet Dougherty 

Last year’s record:  14-6 overall, 10-2 SOL, lost in second round of districts

Notable losses:
Emily Alexis, First Team All-State, All-State All-Academic , First Team All League, Golden Team First Team
Mia Sexton, Second Team All-State, First Team All League, Senior All Star game, Golden Team Second Team
Elena Donato, Honorable Mention All-State,  All-State All-Academic, Second Team All League, Golden Team Third Team

Returning starters:
Anna Skrot, senior midfielder 
Kayla Connelly, junior midfielder 
Jamie Pennington, sophomore midfielder/defender, Golden Team Third Team and Second Team All League Honors 
Peyton Ritchey, sophomore forward, Third Team All League Honors
Sophie Schardt, junior defender, Honorable Mention All League Honors

Others to watch:
Abby Geisler, senior forward
Kelly Baradziej, senior defender
Maddie Tiemann, sophomore goalie 

2017 captains: Abby Geisler and Anna Skrot 

Outlook:  “The girls came into preseason in shape and ready to work hard -- we have had strong leadership from the captains and seniors, and our underclassmen have stepped up as well.  To start every season, we like to pick up where we left off last season. We will continue to work hard, improve upon skills, and work together as a team.”