LEHIGHTON

Head Coach - Karen Wall (1st season)Assistant Coaches - Abby Frey, Allison Solley, Jordyn HomyakDistrict 11 Classification - AAALeague- IndependentLast Year's Record - 4-14 overallKey Losses - Riley Durishin, Stephanie Kinsella, Megan McCullion (injury)Key Returnees - Jenna Beck (Sr.), Emma Sawyer (Sr.), Maddie Teno (Sr.), Elise Johnston (Jr.), Grace Shanton (Jr.)Others to Watch - Allie Rossino (Sr.), Tia Brownmiller (Jr.), Allie Rehnert (Jr.), Mya Wagner (Jr.), Maura Phelan (So.), Michelle Bozilesky (So.)Outlook - The Lady Indians return a number of girls with at least two years of playing experience to the roster. The team looks to work hard on all areas of the game, especially playing and moving together on the field.Quotable - "My goal for the team this season is just to improve our record from a season ago. I have a great group of student athletes this season that work really hard," - Lehighton head coach, Karen Wall.NORTHERN LEHIGHHead Coach - Jess Frew (13th season)Assistant Coach - Kelly FollweilerDistrict 11 Classification - AALeague - Colonial LeagueLast Year's Record - 16-5 overall; made CL playoffs, lost to Southern Lehigh; made District 11 playoffsKey Losses - Erika McKay, Jess Olewine, Taryn Kemmerer, Devon Pepe, Julie Knerr, Dakota SchweitzerKey Returnees - Cheyenne Mazzocca (Sr.), Taylor Herman (Sr.), Hayley Pavolko (Sr.), Britani Pristash (Sr.), Veronica Green (Sr.)Others to Watch - Kassandra Beller (Sr.), Madison Bellesfield (Sr.), Madison Posivak (Fr.), Rebecca Barely (Jr.), Amber Cieri (Fr.), Ashley Mulcahy (Sr.), Katie Ziegler (So.)Outlook - The Lady 'Dawgs return a large group of seniors that have committed themselves to hard work and continuing the tradition of Northern Lehigh field hockey's winning ways. In the early-going, the seniors have really been pushing the underclassmen to raise their level of play in order to prepare them for the tough games in the Colonial League and the varsity level.Quotable - "Our goal is to continue to have winning seasons and to make appearances in both the league and district playoffs. There are a lot of teams that are equal in ability and therefore the key this year's is to be able to win all of the close games," - Northern Lehigh head coach Jess Frew.NORTHWESTERNHead Coach- Lissa Opolsky (3rd season)Assistant Coach - Jayme PorrinoDistrict 11 Classification - AALeague - ColonialLast Year's Record - 3-13 overallKey Losses - Laura KotulaKey Returnees - Courtney Page (Jr.), Devon Nothstein (Sr.), Grace Horn (Jr.), Erika Thomas (Jr.), Haley Dietrich (Sr.), Leighanna Lister (So.), Avery George (Jr.), Mikaela Koenig (Sr.)Others to Watch - Camryn Beers (Jr.), Danielle Schmidt (So.), Taylor Page (Fr.)Outlook - The Lady Tigers are looking to improve upon the progress they made last year by focusing on their fundamental skills and the understanding of the game. The girls are very competitive by nature and have been working hard in the off-season. Coach Opolsky is hoping to improve the girls' communication on the field.Quotable - "One of our main goals for the season is to continue to improve each day and to take one day and one moment at a time," - Northwestern head coach Lissa Opolsky.PALMERTONHead Coach - Tammy Snyder (1st season)Assistant Coach - Wynnie GreenDistrict 11 Classification - AALeague - ColonialLast Year's Record - 5-13 overallKey Losses - Steph Brinker, Kelly Westermann, Maddie Mummey, Cassie Keiser, Maci Hort, Antonia AitaKey Returnees - Trisha Billig (Jr.), Abby Shupp (Sr.), Hailey Muniz (Jr.), Candis Keck (Jr.), Paige Kravetz (Sr.)Others to Watch - Sayler Burke (Fr.), Kailyn Kolnik (So.), Emma Kimmel (So.), Mercy Melo (Jr.), Addison Lesher (Sr.)Outlook - Coach Snyder has been happy with the teamwork and the positive practices, along with the fact that the group is willing to learn as much as they can. However, since the numbers are low this season, depth is sure to be an issue as the season progresses.Quotable - "Our goal is to know that we have improved from one game to the next and that's what I've said to them. Because our numbers are so low, we just want to focus on getting better with each day that passes," - Palmerton head coach Tammy Muniz.PLEASANT VALLEYHead Coach: Angela Pachuta: 3rd seasonAssistant coaches: Kelsey McGarvey, Kim Waldenmyer, Jessica Frantz, Alex DiMarco, Brittany AngelicaLeague: Eastern Pennsylvania ConferenceLast years record: 9-10-1Key losses: Ann Marie Butchkoski, Abby Roselli, Rachel Wild, Brittany Mulligan Key Returnees: (name/grade): Kalla Borden (11th), Vera Rawls (12th), Miranda Kramer (10th), Sarah Kaye (10th), Katie Griffiths (12th Others to Watch: (name/grade): Meara Hanyon (9th), Shannon Lozier (11th)Outlook: (what are your teams strengths/weaknesses?): We have a lot of speed and motivation, but we lack experience.Quote: (Answer any/all of these questions: what are your goals for your team this season? What have you seen in the early going so far that you like? Who is your biggest competition in the league this year?) Our goals this season is to play all 60 minutes of each game, and become a stronger team each game.