North Penn Field Hockey Preview

NORTH PENN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Head coach: Shannon McCracken (11th year) 

Assistant coaches: Karalyn Schmidt, Laura Anthony, Pam Sherry, Brynne Schoppe 

Last year’s record: 13-6-1 overall (11th in district - lost in second round to Methacton 1-2); 10-5-1 in Colonial Division 

Notable losses: Bay Detweiler, Linsey Gilbert, Erin O’Donnell (James Madison), Madison Waldspurger (Saint Francis)

Key returners: Kiera Holt (SR, GK), Catherine McGeehan (SR, forward), Annabelle Smink (SR, back), Melissa Sessler (JR, back), Caleigh Sperling (JR, midfield)

Others to watch: Jocelyn Franek (SR, back), Maddie Lewis (SR, midfield), Grace McGeehan (JR, forward), Laura Albert (SO, midfield), Ashleigh Barwis (SO, forward/midfield), Erika Pickford (SO, forward), Rhyan Poole (SO, midfield)

Strengths: Strengths include work ethic, team chemistry, willingness to learn, and desire to win 

Question marks: “We have some spots to fill in the lineup, and we have new faces on the varsity squad. Many of the players are young, so the question will be how quickly and how well we connect as a team.” 

Outlook: “I am very excited about our varsity squad this season as they are focused, excited, and committed to the process of developing and growing as a team. We look forward to competing in our always challenging division and have our sights on returning to district play.”