Head Coach: Jane Brennan (8 seasons)
Asst. Coaches:
Kim DeFazio
Anne Ruiz
Record: 8-7-2
Key Players lost:
Bailee Neitz- Center Back
Riley Knecht- Mid/Defense
Key Returning players:
Maya Afif, Senior, 5’4” Forward, started all 17 games last season
Maya is quick to the ball on offense and has a knack for scoring around the cage.
Gwyn DeFazio, Junior, 5’4″, Midfielder/Forward, 7 goals, 7 assists
Gwyn is a leader on offense and defense. Her smart decisions on the field gives our team scoring opportunities.
Kendra Morgan, Junior, 5’8″, Forward, 5 goals 1 assist
Kendra’s athleticism and speed make her a threat on the forward line.
Sarah Beckage, Junior, 5’5″, Forward, 10 goals
Sarah is a scrappy offensive player who has a knack for scoring around the cage.
Meredith Kelley, Junior, 5′ 9″, Center Back, started all 17 games last season
Meredith’s communication skills and hustle on the field will solidify our defense.
Caroline Gedney, Junior, 5’7” Goalie, 8 Shutouts
Caroline is a team leader on and off the field who made some gigantic saves last season.
Ellie Schneider, Sophomore, 5’7” Midfielder, 2 goals 4 assists
Ellie helps control the midfield, is a great defender in the circle, and sets up teammates for scoring opportunities.
Katie Carbone, Sophomore, 5’4” Midfielder, started all 17 games last season
Katie is tough and athletic and does a wonderful job of pushing the ball forward on the field.
Key Newcomers:
Lauren Kushma, Senior, 5’7” Midfielder
Lauren’s stick skills, knowledge of the game, and scoring will elevate our team’s play.
Ella Morgans, Freshman, 5’4” Midfield/Defense
Ella is a great utility player with great speed. She will be a great addition to our team.
Strengths and Question Marks:
Our strength is that the majority of our team has been playing together since middle school. We communicate well and enjoy playing together. We have qualified for districts for the past 2 years. The girls have a strong desire and grittiness from buzzer to buzzer and are hopeful to make leagues this year as well as get their first district win.
Our question marks are how will losing to 2 strong defenders affect our team and will the younger players step up to fill those roles?
