Upper Dublin Field Hockey Preview

08/21/12 7:14pm Posted by editor

UPPER DUBLIN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach:  HEATHER BOYER (14thseason)

Assistant coaches:  LEANNE JONES, ALAYNA DEVLIN, PATTI GREENWOOD

Last year’s record:
9-3 in SOL AMERICAN CONFERENCE (2ndplace)
12-6-1 OVERALL RECORD (seeded #9 in District I Playoffs, and lost to CB East in OT)

Notable losses:

1.       Emily Hitchings – Bucknell University (playing field hockey)

2.       Kelly Cross – Syracuse (playing lacrosse)

3.       Stephanie Speese – F&M (playing lacrosse)

4.       Brooke Callahan – Lafayette (playing lacrosse)

5.       Taylor Morgan – Princeton (track & field)

6.       Marie Wheatley

7.       Megan Rock

8.       Sarah Carroll

Key returners:

1.       Samantha Boyd – 12th– Forward/Midfield

2.       Sydney Lang – 12th– Defense

3.       Dana Russell – 12th– GK

4.       Jennifer Harchut – 11th– Defense/Midfield

5.       Alycia Hildebrand – 11th– Forward

Others to watch:

1.       Julia McKernan – 12th– GK

2.       Naomi Milrod – 12th– Defense

3.       Jenna Mandel – 11th– Midfield

4.       Sloane O’Reilly – 11th– Midfield

5.       Cydney Christian – 10th– Forward

Strengths – fitness level, work ethic, and enthusiasm.  Our returning Varsity players also bring back good experience

Question Marks – how quickly we can conquer the learning curve with so many new faces on the field

Outlook:  Despite graduating a large senior class last year, this year’s team is focused on mastering the fundamental skills of the game to remain competitive in the Suburban I league, and to fight for their 8thconsecutive District I playoff appearance. 

GAMES TO WATCH:  4thAnnual “Corners for Cancer”, a Play for the Cure Event featuring non-league rival METHACTON on Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 AM.

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