Coaching Staff:
Chris Hain – Head Coach
Jake Hain – Varsity Assistant
Alexa Nisiotis – Varsity Assistant
Rachel Burcaw – JV Head Coach
Susie Burcaw – JV Assistant Coach
Team Name: Emmaus High School
2024 Overall Record: 17-5-1
Lost to Central in EPC League quarter-finals 4-3
Lost to Northampton in district finals 2-1
Lost in first round of states to Archbishop Carroll
Key Players Lost to Graduation:
Kamryn McWhinney- Forward (Committed to West Point)
Kirsten Esterly – Defender
Morgan Tandy – Forward
Madison Shutkufski – Defender
Ashely Stine – Goalkeeper (Committed to Hood University)
Gabriella Powell – Midfielder (Committed to Muhlenberg College)
Key Returners:
Lizzy Bender – Junior Forward. 16 goals, 18 assists, 50 points last season
Lizzy will be one of our 3 captains this season and she has committed to play at the University of Delaware D1 being the first recruit of the 27′ class. Lizzy is a very talented and dynamic player who has been and will continue to be a great leader for our team this year.
Ella Scharper – Sophore Midfielder
As a Freshman Ella started and played just about every minute for us and had 10 goals, 7 assist, 27 points last season scoring some key goals that lead us victoires vs Parkland and Freedom. Ella is a talented and fearless player who we will look to continue to dominate the midfield for us.
Stella Pietrulewicz – Sophomore Defender
As a Freshman Stella started as a double rostered player for Emmaus Girls Soccer, but we recognized right away she was a very talented defender and fit right in with our backline helping to solidify a great defensive line that only gave up 17 goals all season. Stella also helps us tremendously in the attack out of the back.
Giuliana Meyer – Junior Forward
As a sophomore Giuliana had 8 goals, 5 assists, and 2 points. Giuliana played for her National Team this summer being called up to the U-17 Trinidad National Team to play in the Concacaf U-17 Finals. Giuliana has made tremendous improvements in her overall game this past year due to her hard work and determination and will be a great leader for us this season.
Sofia Isakson – Junior Midfielder 6 goals, 7 assist, 19 points
Sofia is one of the hardest working players we have, covering every blade of grass to help her team be successful. A fearless player who wears her heart on her sleeve. She is a force in the midfield who can shut down a team’s attack and provide us with great attacking play.
Emma Paradise – Senior Defender
Emma has been a solid leader on defense for us as a centre-back. Emma will be one of our team captains this season and brings a ton of knowledge and experience to our back-line that will help us continue to shutdown teams.
Sophia Shutkufski – Junior Midfielder
Sophia is a player who doesn’t always show up on the score sheet, but is a talented workhorse for us who sees the play very well and often makes the play of the pass that starts a successful attack. Sophia understands the game very well which helps us when defending as she always seems to be in the right positions.
Key Newcomers:
Phoebe O’Hara – Sophomore Defender
Brynnn Campbell – Freshman Midfielder
Amelia Lower – Freshman Midfielder
Meghan Puentes – Freshman Midfielder
Celeste Peralta – Sophomore Forward
2025 Outlook: Our goal as a team is to improve everyday and build off of last season’s success. As a group (players and coaches) we grew and learned some valuable lessons together last season that will hopefully help us this season.
We have a great group of very talented girls who are willing to buy into what we are trying to accomplish which will help us build a team culture that will help our success.
