2014 Season
Preview
By Aaron Brown
February 2014
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2014
Girls' Season Preview
St Ignatius claimed their first state title in 2013.
They return the bulk of their team, so the Wolfpack head into the new
season fully prepared to defend their title. However, they face
several challenges this time around, with the likes of Fenwick,
Mundelein, Mother
McAuley, Stevenson, Loyola and many other teams all
chomping at the bit to claim the top spot in the state.
Let's take a closer look at some
of the top teams in the state of Illinois on the girls' side in 2014:
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1. ST IGNATIUS
The Wolfpack return most of their starters and then some as they
look set to defend their first-ever title in 2014. Tammy Stelnicki
will continue her role as the team leader on both ends of the pool
and could be an even bigger scoring threat during her senior season.
She will join forces with sophomore Diana Fernandez, junior Karen
Juarez, and fellow seniors Maggie Maloney and Rebecca Martinez as St
Ignatius presents one of the most dangerous offensive attacks in
recent years. There is plenty of depth available to head coach Mike
Cashman as well, as Olivia Evangelides and Nikol Lagodzinska made significant contributions last season and should play
valuable minutes for the squad. The emergence of goaltender Jenny
Stelnicki, who won a state title as a freshman goaltender last year,
should continue to pay big dividends for an always tough team
defense.
Head Coach: Mike
Cashman
Key Players:
Diana Fernandez, Karen Juarez, Maggie Maloney, Rebecca Martinez,
Tammy Stelnicki
Players to Watch:
Olivia Evangelides, Nikol Lagodzinska
Goalkeeper: Jenny
Stelnicki
Final 2013 Ranking:
1st
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2. FENWICK
The Friars are fully loaded as they have their sights set on
returning to the winner's circle after last year's state
quarterfinal round exit. Expect senior Colleen Barron to have a
monster offensive season after she poured in 84 goals last season.
Alexa Ovalle is a terrific all-around talent on both ends of the
pool and should also add a bit scoring punch for the Friars' attack.
Head coach Jack Wagner got a big boost from the emergence of Catie
Wallace in her high school debut, so expect the sophomore to take
her game to
the next level in 2014. Meanwhile, there is depth aplenty with Addy
Curry, Maggie Sheean, Janie Angelini, Bridget Carey and Olivia Wendt
ready to make an impact for a team looking to reclaim both the
Catholic League title and the state title. Lexi Buglio also makes
her return in goal after her first full season as the team's
netminder and could be a difference-maker for the Friars' defense.
Head Coach: Jack
Wagner
Key Players: Colleen Barron,
Bridget Carey, Addy Curry, Alexa Ovalle,
Maggie Sheean, Catie Wallace
Players to Watch:
Janie Angelini, Olivia Wendt
Goalkeeper: Lexi
Buglio
Final 2013 Ranking:
3rd
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3. MUNDELEIN
The Mustangs return the core of their fourth-place team from last
season and could be a dark-horse candidate to win their first-ever
IHSA title if things fall into place. Karrie Kozokar is back to
spearhead the offense, as the 100-plus goalscorer with a rifle-like
shot should continue to be flat out hard to stop for any defense.
She will be joined by fellow senior Allie Booth, who came on strong
in the postseason and gives Mundelein another dangerous weapon
should defenses focus too much on her teammate. They are supported
on the defensive end by goaltender Anna Ward, a two-year starter
with command of the game that will severely limit opposing offenses.
Meanwhile, head coach Drew Schneider will look to Denise Casali,
Emily Garcia, and Lauren Blake to increase their production after both
improved drastically throughout the previous campaign.
Head Coach: Drew
Schneider
Key Players:
Allie Boothe,
Lauren Blake, Denise Casali, Emily Garcia, Karrie Kozokar
Player to Watch:
Rachel David
Goalkeeper: Anna
Ward
Final 2013 Ranking:
5th
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MOTHER MCAULEY
There is good and bad news for the Mighty Macs entering the 2014
season. They lost five starters from their Catholic League-winning,
third place trophy-earning team. However, they return one of the
state's most prolific scorers in senior Clare Bryar and boast one of
the toughest players on both ends of the pool in fellow senior Fran
Williamson. If several younger talents can quickly fit into the
starting lineup, Mother McAuley could pick up where they left off
and could once again challenge for the conference and state titles
this year. Head coach Vanessa Carroll has high hopes for seniors
Hannah Murphy and Mary June O'Connell, as both should significantly
increase their production in bigger roles for the team. Meanwhile, a
trio of sophomores that includes Tess Bowens, Maggie Hennigan and
Julie Olivares could burst on the scene and make an immediate
impact.
Head Coach:
Vanessa Carroll
Key Players: Clare
Bryar,
Mary June O'Connell, Julie
Olivares, Fran Williamson
Players to Watch: Tess
Bowens, Maggie Hennigan
Goalkeeper: Hannah Murphy
Final 2013 Ranking:
2nd
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STEVENSON
The Patriots are hoping to quickly bounce back from last year's
one-goal loss to rival Mundelein in the sectional final round. With
a mix of returning starters and talented fresh faces, things could
be looking up for head coach Jeff Wimer's bunch, who did win 24
games during the last campaign. Offensively, the team will look to
the trio of Melissa Gartenberg, Ashley Oliver and Allison Travetto
to continue to work their goal-scoring magic. Meanwhile, players
like Erin Kempers, Alexa Kotlyar, Sara Ploch and Annika Hotchkiss
head a long list of young and talented players that give the team
plenty of options and depth. After one full season in the net,
goaltender Becky Callen returns with the experience to help keep the
Patriots in most games. Expect at least two crucial games with
Mundelein this season that could decide both the North Suburban
Conference title and a state tournament berth when all is said and
done.
Head Coach: Jeff
Wimer
Key Players:
Melissa Gartenberg, Alexa Kotlyar, Ashley Oliver, Sara Ploch,
Allison Travetto
Players to Watch:
Annika Hotchkiss,
Erin Kempers
Goalkeeper: Becky
Callen
Final 2013 Ranking:
6th
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6. LOYOLA
The Ramblers came up just one goal shy of a state tournament trophy
last season after a 23-win effort and have the tools to take aim at
another deep postseason run in 2014. Marta Considine returns after
scoring 120 goals during the previous campaign and will likely be
asked to carry the bulk of the scoring load. She will be joined by
returning starters Emily Barr and Liz Kyle, two solid overall
talents who may provide additional scoring punch to make up for the
loss of Evan Swenson. Emi Croghan will likely be asked to provide a
boost on the offensive end, while fellow senior Ellen Garrity is
likely to step up on the defensive end for head coach Rich Schici's
bunch. If juniors Julia Sajnaj and Megan Murtaugh can play valuable
minutes and goaltender Colleen Ahern can make the transition into
goal to replace Meredith O'Brien, the Ramblers should be in
excellent shape moving forward.
Head Coach: Rich
Schici
Key Players: Emily
Barr, Marta
Considine, Emi
Croghan, Ellen
Garrity, Liz Kyle, Megan Murtaugh
Players to Watch:
Julia Sajnaj, Maureen Scopelliti
Goalkeeper:
Colleen Ahern
Final 2013 Ranking:
7th
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7. NAPERVILLE NORTH
The young and hungry Huskies soar into the Top 10 as nearly everyone
returns from last year's 24-6 squad that could be the team to beat
in the Naperville-area this season. The emergence of Katie Horn,
Caitlin Holzer and Taylor Stoner, a trio of sophomores, has given
Naperville North the drive to push for a Top 5 spot in the rankings
and overtake Naperville Central as sectional favorites heading into
the season. They pair well with seniors
Katie Anderson,
Dani DiMatteo and Helen Wei, who give the group experience and solid
production on both ends of the pool. Jillian Eiken should play an
important role for head coach Andy McWhirter's squad, while
up-and-coming players like Amber McClure, Annamarie Policht and
Lizzy Wylly supply the Huskies with an abundance of depth.
Head Coach: Andy
McWhirter
Key Players:
Katie Anderson, Dani
DiMatteo, Jillian Eiken,
Caitlin Holzer, Katie
Horn,
Taylor Stoner,
Players to Watch:
Amber McClure, Annamarie Policht, Helen Wei
Goalkeeper: Kate
MacDuff
Final 2013 Ranking:
12th
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8. NEW TRIER
New Trier is stocked with talent and experience and should return to
form and challenge for both the CSL title and a state tournament
berth in 2014. As always, depth is the key for the Trevians, as they
boast several versatile players who fill a variety of roles and can
be a tough offense to shut down. Look for Brittany Bishop, Shannon
Kent and Jacqueline Glattard to play a significant role in the
scoring column for a balanced offense, while Natalie Goldman,
Samantha Pearlm, Kaleigh Dolan and Keelin Frank are among a large
contingent of Trevian players ready to make their mark. Meanwhile,
Zoe Gottleib will be asked to deputize in goal after the graduation
of former netminder Hannah Caywood. If head coach Matt Wendt can
find the right mix of players, New Trier could put themselves in
position to repeat as conference champions and overtake Loyola for a
sectional title after losing to their rivals by one goal in last
year's playoffs.
Head Coach: Matt
Wendt
Key Players:
Brittany Bishop,
Jacqueline Glattard,
Natalie Goldman,
Shannon Kent, Samantha Pearl
Players to Watch: Kaleigh
Dolan, Keelin Frank
Goalkeeper: Zoe
Gottlieb
Final 2013 Ranking:
8th
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9. LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL
The Knights lost a few key players but return a mix of experience
and young talent that could get them right back to where they left
off last season (with a second-place state tournament trophy). Liz
Klock and Kristi Howe form a potent offensive duo that should see
their goal tallies significantly increase as they hope to carry the
offensive load for a team that won 30 games last year. Fellow
seniors Michelle Dundek and Beth Senese give head coach Karen
Desruisseaux an abundance of options for a team that might have a
more balanced approach this time around. Another senior, Sabrina
Miglorini, looks to replace goaltender Caroline Foglton in the net
after getting a good amount of experience last season. Delaney
Shepard could prove to be another valuable option for the Knights,
who may need to call upon a stable of younger talent, as sophomores
Kenzie Applequist, Kim Bernhard and Cailey Davern could play a
valuable role in repeating
the success of last season's epic team.
Head Coach: Karen
Desruisseaux
Key Players:
Kim Bernhard, Michelle Dundek,
Kristi Howe, Liz Klock, Beth
Senese,
Delaney Shepard
Players to Watch:
Kenzie Applequist, Cailey Davern
Goalkeeper:
Sabrina Miglorini
Final 2013 Ranking:
4th
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NAPERVILLE CENTRAL
It may be too soon to write off Naperville Central; after all, they
lost several key players after 2012 and ended up qualifying for
state once again last year. They could repeat that feat this time
around as the tandem of Kristina Altuve and Michelle Spaits are back
for their senior seasons after combining to score well over 100
goals in 2013. They are joined by sophomore standout Kaela Codo, who
should see her goal tally significantly improve after a full year of
varsity-level experience is under her belt. Head coach Jeff Plackett
will look to senior Jessica Fox and juniors Beth Ryan and Niki Kolbe
to play valuable minutes, while a solid group of freshmen could make
a surprise impact on the team's chances as the season rolls along.
Finding a goaltender to replace Erin Reagan, who took over the
netminding duties midway through last season, could be the key to
the Redhawks postseason chances for success.
Head Coach: Jeff
Plackett
Key Players:
Kristina Altuve, Kaela
Codo,
Beth
Ryan,
Michelle Spaits, Niki
Kolbe
Player to Watch:
Jessica Fox
Goalkeeper: TBA
Final 2013 Ranking:
9th
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11. LYONS
The Lions return several key components to a team that will have
their sights set on an early season rise into the Top 10, another
West Suburban Conference title, and a deep postseason run. Head
coach Lauren Burel has a variety of options on the offensive end, as
juniors Julia Cohen and Caroline Walsh made major contributions and
should be much improved in 2014. Meanwhile, a strong senior class
provides the squad with playmakers and experience, as Frankie
Delleman, Haley Hughes, Allie Kurth, Meredith Land and Lindsay
Wantuck help solidify a lineup stacked with depth. Look for junior
Emma Hirt to make a definitive impact and goaltender Jessie
Wittenberg to pick up where Tegan Moore left off in the net for
Lyons.
Head Coach:
Lauren Burel
Key Players: Julia
Cohen,
Frankie Delleman,
Emma Hirt, Meredith Land, Caroline Walsh, Lindsay Wantuck
Players to Watch:
Haley
Hughes,
Allie Kurth
Goalkeeper:
Jessie Wittenberg
Final 2013 Ranking:
11th
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12. SANDBURG
Sandburg quietly put together a 26-7 record and bowed out of the
postseason in the sectional finals after a 12-6 loss to Mother
McAuley last year. While they did lose several starters to
graduation, look for the Eagles to restock their lineup,
continuously improve throughout the regular season, and still
challenge for the SWSC Blue division title. Sarah Dolitsky and
Caitlin Olson both return to lead the team on both ends of the pool.
They will look to a cast of several new faces to keep the team
winning, as Caitlin Krull, Danielle Lencioni, Maureen Strode and
Joanna Capiak are amongst a large group of up-and-coming players who
could quickly make an impact this season. Jane Zieba will likely
take over the reigns in goal after occasionally filling in for Alona
King at the position last year.
Head Coach: Jane
Caliendo
Key Players: Sarah
Dolitsky,
Caitlin Krull,
Danielle Lencioni,
Caitlin Olson, Maureen Strode
Player to Watch:
Joanna Capiak
Goalkeeper: Jane
Zieba
Final 2013 Ranking:
10th
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13. OAK PARK
The Huskies are poised for
a exciting season after increasing their win total from 13 to 23
over the last two years.
Katie Appell returns to lead the way on the offensive end after a
100-plus goal season and will be joined
by several returning starters that could make the Huskies one of the
most
dangerous teams in 2014. Head coach Beth Perez has an abundance of
options outside of Appell, starting with experienced seniors Maura
Dahl, Elizabeth Williams, Hannah Smith and Anna Vogel. The junior
class is just as strong, with Mia Andreoli, Claire Rolfes and Maddie
Wolfe giving support on both the offensive and defensive ends for a
team that will challenge Lyons, York and company for the WSC title.
Jordin Hale takes over full-time duties in goal after splitting time
with Zoe Erickson over the last two years.
Head Coach: Beth
Perez
Key Players: Mia
Andreoli, Katie
Appell, Claire Rolfes, Anna Vogel, Maddie Wolfe, Elizabeth Williams
Players to Watch:
Genna Curry,
Maura Dahl, Hannah Smith
Goalkeeper:
Jordin Hale
Final 2013 Ranking:
18th
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14. STC NORTH
Don't expect any sort of let up from the North Stars as the 2014
season begins; after posting a 20-win season last year, they seem
ready to make the leap into the upper echelon of Illinois water polo
and could challenge for their first-ever state tournament berth when
all is said and done. Even after a few significant losses to the
lineup, STC North has Nicole Guyett ready to
shoulder the scoring load. They will be helped by players who made
valuable contributions last season like Kennedi Norris and Angelica
Villa; both are expected to step their games up to make an impact on
the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Monica Guyett and Katie Quinn are a
pair of talented athletes that give the North Stars depth and should
prove tough to contain for opposing defenses. Allyson Foor is set to
take over the goaltending duties for long-time starter Hannah
Horsfall; if she can hold things down on the defensive end early in
the season, the North Stars could begin to think about a postseason
run that goes beyond last year's sectional semifinal round
appearance, where they lost to Naperville Central.
Head
Coach:
Nick Engel
Key Players: Nicole Guyett,
Kennedi Norris, Katie Quinn,
Angelica Villa
Player to Watch:
Monica Guyett
Goalkeeper:
Allyson Foor
Final 2013 Ranking:
16th
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15. FREMD
It hasn't taken long for the Vikings to reclaim their status as the
favorites to win the MSL West division and earn a 2014 state
tournament berth. After losing to Barrington by two goals in last
year's sectional final round, expect a motivated Fremd team to
improve upon last season's 20-win performance and make some major
moves in the postseason. The duo of Samantha Barry and Emma Hoffman
are the likely candidates to lead the team's offense. They should
have plenty of support from the likes of Nicole Degla, Kayla
Helsdingen, Loretta Stelnicki and Nicole Warnstedt. Samantha
DiCanio, a major talent as a field player, might play most of her
minutes in goal to lead the defense. Either way, the senior will
have a great impact on each game regardless of her position, which
makes Fremd a tough team to figure out as the new season approaches.
Head Coach: Ray
Roth
Key Players:
Samantha Barry, Nicole Degla, Kayla Helsdingen, Emma
Hoffman,
Nicole Warnstedt
Players to Watch:
Loretta Stelnicki, Megan Younker
Goalkeeper: Samantha
DiCanio
Final 2013 Ranking:
15th
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BREMEN
Bremen returns nearly everyone from last year's team, giving the Red
Jaguars one of their best chances to qualify for their first-ever
state tournament berth. They bowed out of the playoffs in the
sectional semifinal round to Sandburg, but things could be much
different when the 2014 postseason arrives. Hannah Schultz is a
potent playmaker capable of dominating games on the offensive end,
so she remains Bremen's best weapon. When teams focus on stopping
Schultz, head coach Todd Strein relies on Daisy Lozano, Sarah
Minnich and Jacky Zuniga to step up and provide additional scoring.
The team may also call on Hannah Alvarez to solidify the starting
lineup moving forward. Melissa Barrios returns the team's starting
goalkeeper to give the defense plenty of confidence behind them.
Head Coach: Todd
Strein
Key Players: Daisy
Lozano, Sarah
Minnich,
Hannah Schultz, Jacky
Zuniga
Player to Watch:
Hannah Alvarez
Goalkeeper:
Melissa Barrios
Final 2013 Ranking:
20th
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PALATINE
Palatine is loaded and ready for the 2014 season to begin. Nearly
everyone returns for head coach Mitch Tucker's squad, which posted
an 18-11 mark in the previous campaign. Scoring will not be a
problem for the Pirates, as Rachel Chumbook and Caroline Wojtas
combine to form a lethal offensive partnership that will prove hard
for opposing defenses to contain. There are plenty of other options
surrounding them, as Callie Gilsenan, Caitlin McHugh, Emily Siedl
and Maryana Dvorska give Palatine the depth needed to challenge the
likes of Fremd and Barrington for the MSL West title. The lineup
only gets deeper, as Jackie Kincanon and Lauren Rasor could play
valuable minutes for a team itching to move beyond the sectional
quarterfinal round after last year's disappointing loss to
Libertyville. The defense is bolstered by the return of Kim Butler,
a 6'4" shot-blocker who enters her second season with the red cap.
Head
Coach:
Mitch Tucker
Key Players:
Rachel Chumbook,
Callie Gilsenan,
Caitlin McHugh, Emily
Seidl,
Caroline Wojtas
Players to Watch:
Maryana Dvorska,
Jackie Kincanon, Lauren Rasor
Goalkeeper: Kim
Butler
Final 2013 Ranking:
27th
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18. YORK
The Dukes have several key returnees back in the mix as they look to
improve upon last year's 14-10 season that culminated with an 8-7
victory over WSC rival Oak Park in the sectional quarterfinal round.
The outlook is optimistic for second-year head coach Mark Giuliani,
as he can count on Kirsten Rasnic, Perri Brinkmeier and Lauren Tamm
to provide the offensive firepower. Allison Brodt could also play a
valuable role in the starting lineup after making positive
contributions last season. On the defensive end, expect sophomore
Grace Achepohl to continue shutting down opponent's top offensive
players while having a breakout season on the offensive end. If the
team can find a replacement for goalie Abby Ries, York could be a
threat to win 20-plus games and make a deep playoff run.
Head Coach: Mark
Giuliani
Key Players: Grace
Achepohl, Perri
Brinkmeier,
Kirsten Rasnic,
Lauren Tamm
Player to Watch:
Allison Brodt
Goalkeeper: TBA
Final 2013 Ranking:
17th
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19. NEUQUA VALLEY
(updated 3/10)
The long list of returning players to the Neuqua Valley roster
should have the team optimistic that they can turn things around
after a 9-20 season in 2013. The 'strength in numbers' approach
could work wonders for head coach Lucy Tiffin, as she has high hopes
that
Lauren Backe,
Kaitlyn Gorski and Morgan Miller can form a balanced attack on the offensive
end and limit opposing offenses on the defensive side of things.
Sophomore Issi French takes over as the full-time goaltender for the Wildcats,
as she hopes to provide a solid last line of defense for a Wildcats
team looking to
challenge the Naperville schools for supremacy both at the beginning
and at the end of the season.
Head Coach: Lucy
Tiffin
Key Players:
Lauren Backe, Kristina James, Kaitlyn Gorski, Morgan Miller
Player to Watch:
Sammi Jaquez
Goalkeeper: Issi
French
Final 2013 Ranking:
25th
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LINCOLN-WAY NORTH
The Phoenix will attempt to pick up the pieces after losing several
seniors to graduation from a team that won the SWSC Red division and
fell two goals shy of a state tournament berth last year. Niki
Beringer, Cassidy DeGraff and Missy Wortel form a trio of
offensively-gifted players who will likely shoulder the scoring
burden for head coach Kendra Will. Meanwhile, if both Haley Klosak
and Caitlin McCully can play valuable minutes for a squad hoping to
improve its depth, then North could begin thinking about repeating
as conference champions and securing their first-ever state
tournament berth. Expect Laura Wolf to gradually improve as she
replaces Kelly Pender in goal for the Phoenix defense.
Head Coach:
Kendra Will
Key Players: Niki
Beringer, Cassidy DeGraff, Haley Klosak, Missy Wortel
Player to Watch:
Caitlin McCully
Goalkeeper: Laura
Wolf
Final 2013 Ranking:
14th
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21. MAINE EAST
Nearly everyone returns for a Blue Demons team that has averaged 20
wins per season over the last two years. However, the team could
have their most prolific season to date as they look to challenge
New Trier for the Central Suburban League title and have their
sights set on a deep postseason run. The offense will be led by
Medina Husejnovic and Maria Protic, two powerful offensive weapons
that can be difficult to stop. They are complimented by the speedy
Sandra Kietlinska, a terrific all-around talent that makes the
players around her better and should also increase her scoring
output. Maine East has no issues with depth either, as Manka Arifi,
Christina Peter and Sarah Pham help solidify the lineup for a team
looking to avenge last season's 5-3 sectional loss to Glenbrook
North. Ultimately, the team will rely on goaltender Isabelle Trier
to keep them in games on the defensive end, as the veteran goalie
has the ability to keep the Blue Demons in games with her tremendous
shot-blocking ability.
Head Coach: Mehul
Amin
Key Players: Medina Husejnovic,
Sandra Kietlinska,
Christina Peter, Maria Protic, Sarah Pham
Player to Watch:
Manka
Arifi
Goalkeeper:
Isabelle Trier
Final 2013 Ranking:
31st
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22. WHEELING
The Wildcats are looking strong as they head into the new season, as
they hope to follow up a season in which they tied for the MSL East
title and advanced to the sectional semifinal round. The offense
will be led by Theresa Godlewski, a gifted playmaker who should pick
up the goal scoring slack left by the departed Kat Dobrowski. She
will be joined by returning starters Shannon Richards, Rachel Ropski
and Emily Sowa as head coach Bob Savitt's team has plenty of
offensive options to count on. Sophomores Argelia Diaz and Adrianne
Rozmus will step in on the defensive end in front of newcomer Jenna
Pink, who replaces Keara Myatt in goal. The young trio's development
could be the key to a deep postseason run for the Wildcats.
Head Coach: Bob
Savitt
Key Players:
Argelia Diaz,
Theresa Godlewski,
Shannon Richards, Rachel Ropski, Emily
Sowa
Player to Watch:
Adrianne Rozmus
Goalkeeper: Jenna
Pink
Final 2013 Ranking:
23rd
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23. BRADLEY
The Boilers hope to continue the momentum they built during last
season's 18-win season and forget about their one-goal sectional
quarterfinal loss to Lockport last May. Celine Dalde and Rachel
Thorson are the top two returning scores and should be the focal
point of the Bradley offense during the new campaign. They will hope
for assistance from the likes of Sam Ashline, Reily Kane, Katie
Lehman and Regan Warmoth in what should be a solid-looking starting
lineup come opening day. Darby L'Ecuyer is expected to takeover the
goaltending reigns from Amber Forbes and should quickly help the
defense return to its stingy ways. The Boilers will have their
sights set on overtaking Lincoln-Way North in the SWSC Red division
and making a much deeper trek through the postseason in 2014.
Head
Coach:
Andrew Helgeson
Key Players: Sam
Ashline,
Celine Dalde, Reily Kane, Katie Lehman, Rachel Thorson
Player to Watch:
Regan Warmoth
Goalkeeper: Darby
L'Ecuyer
Final 2013 Ranking:
19th
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24. ANDREW
The T-Bolts have rebuilt their squad over the last two seasons and
yet still posted 15 wins both times; expect them to be significantly
better this time around as they return playmaker Megan Hofer on the
offensive end and goaltender Anna Tamulonis to spearhead a solid
defensive unit. Courtney Carter and Genny McCarthy should both
impress in the scoring column for head coach Mike Kuziel, who will
also look for Aoife Burke and Eleanor Peach to solidify the lineup
and play valuable minutes. If things go according to plan, Andrew
could be in line for the SWSC Red division title and could pose a
serious threat in the postseason after lasting until the sectional
semifinal round in 2013.
Head Coach: Mike
Kuziel
Key Players: Courtney Carter, Megan
Hofer, Genny
McCarthy,
Eleanor Peach
Player to Watch:
Aoife Burke
Goalkeeper: Anna
Tamulonis
Final 2013 Ranking:
28th
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CONANT
The Cougars are a dangerous team heading into the 2014 season; they
return the majority of their starting lineup and could pose a
serious threat to their MSL West division rivals. Carmen Rosas and
Angie Skittone both return to provide the scoring punch for the
offense, while goalie Maddy Demaret had a breakout season in 2013
and should continue her excellent play to lead the
defense. Head coach Justin Bickus has several other options to count
on, as Kaitlyn Claffey, Jenn Soukup, Emily Weingart and Paulina
Wolska should increase their production for a Conant team hoping to
surpass last season's sectional semifinal appearance with a surprise
state tournament berth.
Head
Coach:
Justin Bickus
Key Players:
Kaitlyn Claffey, Carmen Rosas, Angie
Skittone, Jenn
Soukup, Paulina Wolska
Player to Watch:
Emily Weingart
Goalkeeper: Maddy
Demaret
Final 2013 Ranking:
34th
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