LEHIGHTON

Head Coach - Stacey Duerst (1st season)Assistant Coaches - Karen Wall, Ashley LichtenwalnerLast Year's Record - 10-9District 11 Class - Classification - AAAKey Losses - Gwen Remaley, Maris Stern, Emily Mantz, Lauren Burrows, Amy SmithKey returnees - Riley Durshin (Sr/F), Steph Kinsella (Sr/F), Jenna Beck (Jr/Def), Saige Miller (Jr/F), Emma Sawyer (Jr/Mid), Maddie Teno (Jr/Def), Tia Brownmiller (So), Elise Johnston (So), Grace Shanton (So), Mya Wagner (So)Others to watch - Ali Rossino (F/Jr), Megan McCullion (Jr/Mid)Outlook - Lehighton is a young team and is concentrating on the fundamentals, specifically its passing. The Indians are working well as a unit and that gives them a great frame to build upon moving forward. Quotable - "They have the work ethic and athleticism to be competitive again in 2014. All of the girls have done a great job so far. I haven't seen any negative attitude from anyone. Everyone has been ready to learn and make the team better every day." - Lehighton head coach Stacey Duerst.NORTHERN LEHIGHHead Coach - Jessica FrewAssistant Coach - Kelly FollweilerClassification - AALast Year's Record - 16-7Key losses - Kelsey Follweiler, Chelsea Harlan, Meghan Weil, Shannon WeilKey returnees - Dakota Schweitzer (Sr), Jess Olewine (Sr), Julie Knerr (Sr), Erika Mckay (Sr), Devan Pepe (Sr), Taryn Kemmerer (Sr), Taylor Herman (Jr)Others to watch - Alyssa Fritzinger (Sr), Ronnie Green (Jr), Cheyenna Mazzoca (Jr), Ashley Mulcahy (Jr), Hayley Pavolko (Jr), Maddie Bellesfield (Jr), Britni Pristash (Jr)Outlook - Northern Lehigh lost four talented seniors, but return a big core of experienced players, which include seven seniors. If the group of juniors mesh well with the upperclassmen, the Lady 'Dawgs could be seen in post season action again this year.Quotable - "This teams goal is to challenge and push each other every day on the field at practice, so that they're physically and mentally ready for every opponent they face when game time starts. If the players who are filling in for our graduates step up and develop confidence and cohesion with the returning players, then we'll have the potential to be contenders in the league and in districts again this year." - Northern Lehigh head field hockey coach Jessica Frew.NORTHWESTERNHead coach - Lissa Opolsky (1st season)Assistant coach - Jayme BakerDistrict 11 Class - AALeague - Colonial LeagueKey returnees - Laura Kotula (Sr/GK), Rachel Landis (Sr/Def).Others to watch - Lauren Hill (Sr/F), Courtney Page (So/F), Grace Horn (So/F), Erika Thomas (Jr/Mid), Leithanna Lister (Fr)Outlook - The Lady Tigers are only returning two players from last season. Having a senior goalkeeper is crucial and Northwestern is hopeful that the younger players will develop chemistry early on in the season. Northwestern will look to be competitive in the Colonial League this year.Quotable - "We're trying to build and progress in a positive manner heading forward. We're looking to get some younger girls playing time. If these girls play more, they'll become more competitive and develop. We've been working out since early in the spring so we're in shape, and now we need to focus on the skills. We've been making some strides and we're really excited about the last few weeks of practice." Northwestern Lehigh head coach Lissa Opolsky.PALMERTONHead coach - Tammy Muniz (1st season)Assistant coach - Tricia McElmoyleDistrict 11 Class - AALeague - Colonial LeagueLast year's record - 3-14 (Colonial League)Key Losses - Kaelyn Englert, Jessica Debski, Mikayla Krupa, Taylor HontzKey returnees - Macie Hourt (Sr/F), Steph Brinker (Sr/F), Maddy Mummey (Sr/Mid), Kelly Westermann (Sr/Mid), Cassie Keiser (Sr/Def), Antonia Aita (Sr/Def)Others to watch - Abby Shupp (Jr), Trisha Billig (So), Candis Keck (So)Outlook - Palmerton has six returning starters, but have a low total number of girls. The Lady Bombers are looking to be competitive and make a splash in the Colonial League in 2014.Quotable - "We have a good core of returning girls who have a lot of experience and are showing great leadership skills. We're hoping to have a great season and have some great competition in the Colonial League." - Palmerton head coach Tammy Muniz.Pleasant ValleyHead Coach: Jessica Frantz (2nd Season)Assistant Coach: Angela PachutaLast Year's Record: 9-3 (Moutain Valley Record)District 11 Class AAAAKey Losses: Melissa Russo, Alex DiMarco, Johnny Schmid, Kim Jiminez, Tai Dotery, Ally Flurer, Shaun Spina, Sara WalmachKey Returnees: Ann Marie Butchkoski (Sr/Mid), Abby Roselli (Sr/Def), Rachel Wild (Sr/GK), Jen Kratz (Sr/Mid), Brianna Frable (Sr/F), Brittany Mulligan (Sr/Def)Others to watch: Damarys Henderson (Jr/Def), Vera Rawls (Jr/Def), Kalla Borden (So/F), Shannon Lozier (So/Mid), Katelynn Griffiths (Jr/Mid), Fallon Brannigan (So/Mid), Sarah Kaye (Fr/F), Miranda Kramer (Fr/Mid), Nicole Bernard (Sr/F), Jess Schneider (Fr/F), Danica Johnson (So/F).Outlook - The Lady Bears are a young team moving to a new league. The seniors on this team will look to lead by example, and help make a splash in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference in 2014.Quotable - It's going to be a tough challenge playing in the new league, but we're excited to experience the new competition. We're a young team, but the girls are patient and seem to work well together. - Pleasant Valley head coach Jessica Frantz.