North Penn Field Hockey Preview

NORTH PENN FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Head Coach: Shannon McCracken (15th year) 

Assistant coaches: Laura Anthony, Becky Poole, Pam Sherry 

Last year’s record: 11-9 (Colonial Division 4-6) *Beat CB East 2-1 in first round of Districts and lost in second round of Districts to Methacton

Notable losses: Kylie Barwis, Kiley Moister (Mansfield), Tallie Smink

Key returners: Cara Albano (SR, forward), Lily Brown (SR, back), Devon Crowley (SR, midfield), Hailey Barwis (JR, midfield), Cissy Lewis (SO, forward/midfield)

Others to watch: Sophia Arnaiz (SR, back), Samantha Stone (JR, midfield/back), Avery Hanrahan (SO, midfield), Julia Hoover (SO, midfield)

Strengths: “The team has good team chemistry, speed on the forward line, endurance in the midfield, and toughness in the back field. They are a coachable group and have a willingness to learn the game.”

Question Marks: “A few positions on the field will be filled with young players or players that are moving up from our JV squad, so it will be important to gel quickly, communicate effectively, and that our returning players lead on the field.”

Outlook: “We play in a competitive league in the SOL and schedule challenging non-league games so it will be important to have a strong start, grow each game, and continue to work hard. The team has its sights set on returning to the district tournament.”