Central Bucks West Field Hockey Preview

08/27/26 1:24am Posted by editor

CENTRAL BUCKS WEST FIELD HOCKEY PREVIEW

Coach: Lori Ierubino. This is my sixth year with CB West, third as head coach (three at CB East before that as assistant coach and 1 year at CB South before that as assistant coach)

Assistant coaches: Alexa Kratz (Methacton alum), Emily Taylor (CB West alum)

Last year’s record: 20-5-1, undefeated in the SOL; 3-peat winner, 2nd in District 1 3A, and 2nd in the PIAA 3A state tournament.

Notable losses:
Aida Ierubino – University of Maryland and playing field hockey
Kendra Pitts – Vassar College and playing field hockey
Eve Damsker – University of North Carolina (not playing field hockey)

Key returners:
Heidi Schoenleber – senior, defense/midfield
Laney Hall – senior, defense
Margot Trask – senior, defense
Claire Demmer – junior, forward/midfield
Lucy Smith – junior, midfield
Zola Morelli – senior, forward/midfield
Ellie Tweddale – senior, forward

Others to watch:
Bella Craig – Junior goalkeeper, new to varsity
Quinn Carroll – Sophomore midfield, returning player

Strengths/Question Marks/Outlook:  “We graduated two major contributors from last year’s team in our standout goalkeeper and our top offensive threat, which creates new opportunities and responsibilities for our returning players. One of our biggest goals this season is to see players like Claire Demmer (BC commit), Heidi Schoenleber (Drexel commit), Lucy Smith (commitment TBD) step into leadership roles and help establish the identity and character of this year’s team.
“We have a versatile roster with players capable of contributing in multiple positions. That gives us a lot of flexibility and options, but it also creates an exciting challenge as we work to find the right combinations and formations to put our players in the best position to succeed.

Our goal is to be a team that improves every time we step on the field. We want to learn from every game, embrace challenges, and continue to develop throughout the season. We are not trying to recreate last year’s team; instead, we want to become the best version of this team. If we can continue to grow, compete, and build our identity together, we will put ourselves in a great position.”

 

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