NORTH PENN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW
Coach: Shannon McCracken (first year)
Assistant coaches: Carolyn Edwards, Mary Wilson, Beth Everist & Liz Messaros
Last year’s record: 10-4 SOL; 16-7; finished third in districts; lost in first round of states
Notable losses: Shannon Keen (Bucknell University); Bobby Dougherty; Juliamae Marger; Carly Pickford; Kelly Colbridge; Laura DeLongis
Key returners: Michelle Holweger (sr/defense); Shannon Talbot (jr/midfield); Alexa Gable (sr/defense); Katrina Marger (jr/midfield); Laura Squicciarini (sr/defense)
Others to watch: Emma Laurens (sr/defense); Sarah Galang (sr/midfield); Jill Harrington (sr/forward); Erika Myslinski (sr/forward); Juliana Hill (jr/defense); Casey O’Donnell (so/forward); Amanda Laessig (so/forward); Frankie Tossona (so/midfield); Jess Wagner (sr/gk); Chessa Kownurko (jr/gk)
Strengths - We have good speed on the forward line and talent in the midfield. The girls came into pre-season in shape and have good work ethic.
Question marks - With a large graduating class last year, this year’s team is young so a lot will depend on how quickly the new players step into their roles and the team gels on the field.
Outlook: “I see great potential in this year’s team as we look to be competitive in the suburban one league. The team has worked hard in the offseason, and the underclassmen are stepping up to fill important roles on the field. It will be key that Michelle Holweger and Alexa Gable lead the defense and Shannon Talbot leads the midfield. The attacking line will be new this season, but we have young players and returning reserve players that are excited to step into these positions.”
GAMES TO WATCH: NP vs. Souderton (9/6 & 9/28), NP vs. CB South (9/10 & 10/2)
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