North Penn Field Hockey Preview

NORTH PENN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Team: North Penn High School

Head Coach: Shannon McCracken (13th year) 

Assistant coaches: Laura Anthony, Becky Poole, Karalyn Schmidt, Pam Sherry 

Last year’s record: 14-3-1 (Colonial Division 12-3-1) *lost in second round of Districts to Downingtown East 2-1

Notable losses: Grace McGeehan (Pace), Melissa Sessler (Franklin & Marshall), Caleigh Sperling (Thomas Jefferson University, WBB) 

Key returners: Laura Albert (SR, midfield), Ashleigh Barwis (SR, midfield), Erika Pickford (SR, forward), Rhyan Poole (SR, back), Kylie Barwis (JR, midfield/forward), Kiley Moister (JR, GK)

Others to watch: Paige Shearer (JR, forward), Tallie Smink (JR, back), Lily Brown (SO, back), Devon Crowley (SO, forward/midfield)

Strengths: Strengths include team chemistry, willingness to learn the game, basic skills are sound, and we have strength up the center of the field. 

Question Marks: Our division and non-league games are challenging, so it will be important to have a fast start and continue to grow each game. 

Outlook: “I am very excited about our varsity squad this season as they are coachable, hardworking, and a group that enjoys being together. We look forward to competing in our challenging division and have our sights on returning to district play.”