Georgetown
2009 record: 17-5-1, lost in EMass. Division 3 final
Returning starters (8): Nicole DiMaio, Sr., forward/midfield; Madeleine Duncan, Sr., defense; Olivia Putnam, Sr., defense; Nicoline Holland, Jr., forward; Kelly Chickering, Jr., midfield/defense; Ashley Mueskes, Jr., midfield; Taylor Nelson, Jr., defense/midfield; Jamie Block, Soph., goalie
Returning lettermen: Kassie Barba, Sr., striker; Michelle Reilly, Sr., defense; Hannah Carlson, Sr., outside-midfield; Jessica Shores, Sr., midfield; Ashley Federico, Jr., striker/midfield; Kristin Hogan, Soph., midfield
Promising newcomers: Alex Muise, Soph., defense; Madeleine Cannon, Soph., defense; Monika Tes, Soph., defense/midfield; Holly Sullivan, Frosh., outside-midfield, striker
Captains: Nicole DiMaio, Olivia Putnam
Returning goal leaders: Nicoline Holland 19, Jamie Block 6, Nicole DiMaio 5
Returning honorees: Nicoline Holland, Eagle-Tribune All-Star; Kelly Chickering and Taylor Nelson, CAL All-Stars
Assistants: Casey Moran, (JV)
Odds and ends: Complete Eagle-Tribune records go back through 1988, last year the Royals had their most wins and advanced the furthest in the postseason in that span. ... Jamie Block scored four tournament goals and one assist in just four halves of play. She also starred in net!
Coach Colleen Gibbs (5th year, 47-25-11): "(Nicoline Holland) definitely knows how to find the back of the net. She has a nice shot. Nicole (DiMaio) is speedy and skilled and Olivia (Putnam) is very aggressive to the ball on defense."
North Andover
2009 record: 11-5-4, lost in Division 1 North first round
Returning starters (5): Jess Stabile, Sr., defense; Alex Medlock, Jr., defense/midfield; Olivia Boudreau, Jr., forward; Rachel Barnes, Jr., defense; Pam Coufos, Soph., midfield
Returning lettermen: Shannon O'Connor, Sr., midfield; Erika Zahoruiko, Sr., defense; Megan Connolly, Jr., midfield; Jess Carney, Jr., midfield; Emily O'Brien, Jr., midfield; Alana Houlihan, Soph., midfield; Caroline Kirby, Soph., forward
Promising newcomers: Cara Reiley, Sr., forward; Caitlin Enright, Sr., keeper; Audrey Samuelman, Soph., defense; Alexa Duffy, Jr., defense; Tori Sullivan, Frosh., midfield Candidates in all grades: 58
Captains: Erika Zahoruiko, Shannon O'Connor, Jess Stabile
Returning goal leaders: Olivia Boudreau 8, Caroline Kirby 4
Returning honorees: Rachel Barnes, CAL All-Star
Assistants: Lisa Rasanen, JV; Rochelle McFarland, Frosh.
Odds and ends: Tri-captain Shannon O'Connor is returning after missing her junior season with a torn meniscus. ... Assistant coach Lisa Rasanen, formerly Lisa Jensen, was a North Andover ball girl in the sixth grade and went on to be a two-time Eagle-Tribune all-star and a two-time all-American at Merrimack. ... Caitlin Enright, a former field player, will be the keeper. She attended a goalie camp and had individual training during this offseason.
Coach Bud McCarthy (24th year, 327-82-48): "The good news is we're returning three out of our top four scorers. ... But honestly I don't think we have a player you need to shut down to beat us. The offense is going to have to come from both up top and the midfield."
North Reading
2009 record: 11-5-3, lost in Division 2 North first round
Returning starters (8): Kara LeFort, Sr., midfield; Ashley Moreno, Sr., defense; Taylor Schille, Sr., midfield; Brittany Angiolillo, Sr., forward; Jenna Crocker, Sr., midfield (out for season with knee injury); Jessie Valenti, Jr., midfield; Kristen Landry, Jr., midfield; Lauren Hebert, Jr., forward
Promising newcomers: Sarah Fitzpatrick, Sr., midfield; Kara D'Alelio, Sr., forward; Catherine Pepe, Sr., forward; Kristina Scioli, Sr., defense; Missy Patalano, Jr., goalie; Emily Shaw, Jr., midfield; Deirdre Kelly, Soph., defense; Jenna Crawford, Soph., defense; Merri Moise, Soph., defense; Delaney Kasle, Frosh., midfield; Morgan Maiola, Frosh., goalie
Captains: Kara LeFort, Brittany Angiolillo
Returning goal leaders: Lauren Hebert 14, Brittany Angiolillo 8, Jessie Valenti 4
Returning honorees: Lauren Hebert, Eagle-Tribune All-Star; Brittany Angiolillo and Jessie Valenti, CAL All-Stars
Assistants: Catelyn Carrette, JV; Meghan Picanso, Frosh.
Odds and ends: New freshman coach Meghan Picanso, assistant Catelyn Carrette and head coach Anny Brophy all are former Hornet players.
Coach Ann Brophy (4th year, 28-21-7): "I definitely plan on challenging for the title again. Last year we lost to Lynnfield by 1 point. Lauren Hebert should definitely be getting just as many goals as last year along with Brittany Angiolillo and Jessie Valenti."
Pentucket
2009 record: 8-6-5, lost in Division 2 North first round
Returning starters (7): Rebecca Schmidt, Sr., defense; Victoria Castiglione, Sr., midfield; Sarah Dickinson, Sr., defense; Sarah Higgins, Jr., keeper; Abby Torrisi, Jr., midfield; Kayla O'Connor, Soph., midfield; Haley DesRosiers, Soph., striker
Returning lettermen: Becca Crossley, Sr., defense/midfield; Brittany Kelley, Sr., striker; Mary-Kate McDonough, Sr., midfield; Karyn Williams, Jr., midfield; Alex Moore, Soph., midfield
Promising newcomers: Kelsie Mitchell, Sr., midfield; Sarah Podsen, Jr., midfield; Kaci Dumas, Jr., defense; Leigh McNamara, Jr., striker; Samantha Bomba, Soph., keeper
Candidates in all grades: 33
Captains: Victoria Castiglione, Becca Crossley, Rebecca Schmidt, Sarah Dickinson
Returning goal leaders: Haley DesRosiers 12, Kayla O'Connor 6, Victoria Castiglione 3
Returning honorees: Haley DesRosiers, All-CAL; Kayla O'Connor and Rebecca Schmidt, CAL All-Stars
Assistants: Amy Wilson (JV)
Odds and ends: Rebecca Schmidt and Becca Crossley are both returning from ACL injuries. ... Karyn Williams is out with a foot injury and Kelsey Mitchell is out with a knee injury. Mitchell should be back within the week. Williams' return will likely be determined after another two weeks.
Coach Greg Scruton (3rd year, 12-16-6): "(Haley DesRosiers) had a very good last year, and I'm sure the opponents will be looking to mark her. So we're looking to include everyone in the offense and attack as a group."
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