North Penn Girls' Soccer Preview

NORTH PENN GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW

Coach:  Mike Rio (6 years)

Assistant coaches: Gina Scotto Capps, Drew Schmitz, Derik Stover, Casey Hagan Warhola

Last year’s record: 3-6-1 in League, Overall 9-9-2, lost in the second round of District Playoffs.

Notable losses: Sam Ridler (Millersville), Keira Sparango, Emily Patkos, Gardenia Mikhail.

Key returners: Maddy Murphy (12/Forward), Izzy Kee (12/Midfield), Lily McGee (12/Forward), Katie Harkins (12/M), Emmie Salmon (12/M)

Others to watch: Izzy Rudnick(11/D), Jadyn Sperling (10/D), Paige Gladfelter (10/M), Paula Fernandez (10/M)

Strengths:  Strong team defense and speed on the ball, a young team looking to improve with another year together. Strong senior leadership and a team that likes to play together.

Outlook:  “We look to build on the success we had last year getting back to the playoffs for the first time in four years. We have a young team that is hungry to find more success and continue to win games in a very competitive league and division. We look to make it back to the playoffs this season and remain competitive against strong District 1 competition. We have a great group of girls that have gelled together nicely over the past year, and I am excited to see what the girls can put together on the field this season.”

 

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