Field Hockey – Despite losing three key players – and leaders – to graduation, Hornets once again poised for big season with plenty of talent returning and addition of newcomers. PREVIEW

Photo: Nicholas Romano

Coach – Sue Butz-Stavin (48th year: 1,040-83-35)

Assistants – Allison Haas, Kristin Boyer, Laree Beans, Allie Mikelson, Lisa Gaumer, Kacie Patton

Last year – 14-0 EPC/25-1 overall. EPC champs (8th straight), District XI champs (34th straight), PIAA State semifinalist

Losses to graduation – Rachel Herbine (49g/46a, Iowa), Abby Burnett (34g/38a, Michigan), Ava Zerfass (27g/12a, Monmouth)

Returning starters –  Sr. GK Emma Cari (17 shutouts, William & Mary commit), Sr. F/MF Melea Weber (37g/35a, UNC commit), Sr. HB Jordyn Poll, Sr. F/M Haley Kvacky (8g/4a), Sr. B/M Sarah Schaffer,  Jr. M Autum Kernechel (8g/12a), Soph. B Morgan Orobono 

Others: Sr. B/M Autum Held, Sr. B Cyan Kvacky (Lock Haven commit), Sr. F Sage Pilarski, Sr. F Abby Romano, Sr. M Adianna Alvarado, Jr. F Emmy Horner (14g/4a), Jr. M/F Lauren Kushma, 

Newcomers: Soph. M/B Avery Burnett, Soph. B Addison Poviliatis, Fr. F/M Gracie Huffer, Fr. F Maddie Lenig

Season-opener: Friday, August 25 @ Stroudsburg (11 am)

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Coach Butz-Stavin: “I feel this group can reach the goals that they have set forward for the upcoming season. We have the numbers, skill and physical ability and it’s just now meshing everything together and going out and taking care of business. If they take ownership, live up to their own expectations and the team expectations, I think we should do well.”