Girls Wrestling – A familiar name and face to lead Hornets into second year on the mats. SEASON PREVIEW

Senior Sarah Luisi (left) and junior Olivya Kroope (right) are two of the key returnees to this year's girls team.

Coach – Thad Smith (1st year, 4 years boys coach)

Assistants – Steve Kroope, Trevor Schneck

Last year – 3-5 EPC/3-7 overall

Losses to graduation (record/place finish) – Nadia Mohammed (8-10/5th D11), Allyson Schwalm (6-13/4th EPC), Alexis Ogutu (2-3)

Returnees/record last year/weight – Jr. Olivya Kroope (13-11, 4th EPC/4th D11, SE Regional qualifier), Soph. Brynn Koberlein (12-9/3rd EPC/6th D11), Sr. Sarah Luisi (9-10), Soph. Destiny Tejada (7-12), Soph. Kadence Yannotti (6-10), Soph. Petra Perez (6th D11), Jr. Tiernan Frantz (4-12), Sr. Trinity Todd-Rafferty (0-1), Soph. Danielle Rivera.

Newcomers – Fr. Erin Bechtel, Sr. Shadeilyz Castro, Jr. Flor Chouloupe, Soph. Ariana Koberlein, Fr. Haily Laible, Soph. Jazelle Rivera, Fresh. Peyton Schneck, Sr. Katherine Soto-Acuna, Jr. Jocelyn Vargas

League-opener – December 4 vs Bethlehem Catholic

Follow the team on social media – Twitter: @Emmaussports; Facebook: Emmaus girls wrestling

Special dates:

1/15/25 – Youth Night vs Parkland

1/21 – Mentor Night vs Easton

1/29 – Senior Night vs PM East