Head Coach: Meg Leadbetter (3rd Season)
Assistant Coaches:
Jillian Frank – Assistant Varsity
Alexis Hertzog – Jr High Head Coach/Assistant Varsity
Heather Long – Volunteer Assistant
Alexandrea Spalding – Volunteer Assistant
Team Name: Palmerton Blue Bombers
Sport: Field Hockey
League: Colonial
2023 Record: 16-7 (including state playoffs)
Key Players Lost:
Skylar Kohler – Midfield
Celeste Hoffman – Forward
Sydney Frantz – Midfield
Key Returning Players:
Sarah Sabo – (Junior/Gk) standout goal keeper. 2nd year at starting position and looking forward to watching her excel in the cage. Wonderful vocals, vision of the field and quick footwork.
Alisyn Green – (Junior/Midfield) exceptional skill and decision making midfielder expected to prove herself in the center midfield position.
Bella Catania – (Senior/Defense) Fierce defender who is solid in the backfield but just as dangerous offensively with stick work and vision. Works extremely well with teammates and setting up offensive runs.
Tessa Sander – (Junior/Midfield/Forward) Extremely powerful athlete. Endurance that lasts forever and an eye for offense. Looking for explosive plays midfield and bringing the power to finish on the forward line when needed.
Mackenzie Long – (Senior/Midfield) Leader on and off the field. Solid midfielder with excellent stick work and strong defense. Powerful and precise drives/shots on goal.
Mikayla Pengelly – (Senior/Forward) Scrappy forward looking to clean up and finish all opportunities in front of the cage. Looking to leave it all on the field for final season on the turf.
Key Newcomers:
Maddison Thomas – (Freshmen/Forward/Mid) Young athlete with skill that out-shines her age. Looking for an immediate impact offensively on the forward line and midfield.
2024 Outlook: “It’s going to be tough to beat our performance from last season (2nd round of state playoffs) but this team has a lot of unfinished business. These girls trust each other and the process. They believe in each other’s ability and know that they can compete at the highest level against the toughest teams. I am excited to see what they create as a unit and ready to enjoy the ride. I’m so lucky to be their coach.”
