North Penn Field Hockey Preview

NORTH PENN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Head Coach: Shannon McCracken (9th year) 

Assistant coaches: Karalyn Schmidt, Laura Anthony, Pam Sherry 

Last year’s record: 8-10-1 (#19 seed lost to Springford 3-1 in the District One Tournament first round) 

Notable losses: Alex Fein, Deborah Kim (Swarthmore)  

Key returners: Megan Albert (SR, back - Sacred Heart), Katie Blanch (SR, midfield/forward), Eleni Kountroubis (SR, forward - Lehigh), Mallory Stowell (SR, GK),Bay Detweiler (JR, forward/mid), Linsey Gilbert (JR, back), Erin O’Donnell (JR, forward), Madison Waldspurger (JR, midfield/back), 

Others to watch: Ali Hoffman (SR, back), Lindsay Stone (SR, midfield), Annabelle Smink (SO, midfield/back), Kerry O’Donnell (FR, forward/midfield), Riley O’Donnell (FR, forward/midfield), Melissa Sessler (FR, back)

Strengths: Strengths include work ethic, physical fitness/speed, team chemistry, and strong senior leadership/experience. This team is ready to go and excited to play together after preparing this summer physically and working on the basic skills under Covid guidelines.

Question Marks: “We are playing in a unique time under Covid guidelines and will focus on the gift to play and focus on each day."

Outlook: “We are excited to compete in the Conference games this year as our Conference is always very strong!”