Quakertown Girls' Soccer Preview

QUAKERTOWN GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW

Coach:  Mike Koch, 3rd season

Assistant coaches: Mellinda Joseph and Chris Sipes

Last year’s record: 5-10-2 overall, 2-10-2 in league

Notable losses:  Sarah Fothergill, Jordyn Purcel, Maddie Barnes

Key returners:  Shelly Cowan Sr. MF, Shannon Gibat Jr. Fwd., Emily Galluppi Sr. Def., Jami Soriano So. Fwd., Devin Reed Sr. Def, Linzi Wolfe So. Fwd., Brittany Terra Sr. MF, Lindsey Rathjens Sr. MF, Jenna Joseph Jr. Def., Robin Kramme Jr. MF

Others to watch:  Erinne Finlayson So. GK

Strengths:  More Depth than in previous seasons, return league leading goal scorer Shannon Gibat.

Question Marks:  Compete in the toughest league in the state, the team will need some young players to step up and provide quality minutes to keep team strong throughout the year.

Outlook:  Quakertown looks to continue to gain ground on the rest of the league and a district playoff slot is a reasonable goal.

GAMES TO WATCH:  Every league game, the league is strong top to bottom with no days off, unlike any other league in the state.

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