NORTH PENN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW
Coach: Shannon McCracken (Third Year)
Assistant coaches: Carolyn Edwards, Mary Wilson, Beth Everist
Last year’s record: Continental Conference: 7-7 (5th place); Overall record: 10-9; lost 3-0 to Downingtown West in the first round of Districts
Notable losses: Shannon Talbot (Kent State), Chessa Kownurko (VCU), Katrina Marger, Cassidy Barrow (Albright)
Key returners: Casey O’Donnell (SR/forward), Amanda Laessig (SR/forward), Frankie Tossona (SR/midfield), Jennifer DeLongis (JR/forward), Amber Blackshear (SO/midfield/forward)
Others to watch: Marissa Elizardo (SR/goalie), Amanda Lashkevich (SR/back), Kara Whitman (SR/midfield), Jennifer Kersey (SR/forward), Tori Sayers (SR/midfield), Sophie Kim (JR/midfield), Morgan Rimmer (JR/back), Morgan Kull (JR/midfield), Brianna O’Donnell (FR/midfield/forward)
Strengths: Speed, endurance, work ethic, and depth
Outlook: “The girls came into preseason in great shape and excited to start. They are starting to gel as a team on the field and the team chemistry is strong. We expect to contend for the league title in a talented Continental Conference and also go to District playoffs.”
GAMES TO WATCH: All Continental Conference games!!
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