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Andover

2009 record: 19-1-1, lost in Division 1 North semifinals

Returning starters (5): Laura Cahill, Sr., forward; Laura Dimitruk, Sr., midfield; Jillian Manning, Sr., midfield; Meghan Morris, Sr., back; Elise Krekorian, Jr., forward

Returning lettermen: Vanessa Kelly, Sr., utility; Taylor Farris, Jr., back; Anne Farnham, Jr., forward; Kate Farnham, Jr., forward; Jaclyn Torres, Soph., forward

Promising newcomers: Bridget Aumais, Sr., forward; Jenn Konjoian, Sr., forward; Danielle Walsh, Sr., midfield; Dina Hagigeorges, Sr., goalie; Charlotte Ozirsky, Jr., back; Shannon Tully, Jr., goalie; Meagan Keefe, Soph., forward; Bridget Morris, Soph., back

Candidates in all grades: 60

Captains: Laura Cahill, Laura Dimitruk, Jillian Manning

Returning honorees: none

Returning goal-scorers: Elise Krekorian 20

Assistants: Sheila Salois (JV), Jamie Maltz (Frosh.), Dan Casper (volunteer), Meghan Saccone (volunteer), Krissy Levis (volunteer)

Odds and ends: Complete Eagle-Tribune records go back through 1989, in that span no Andover team had ever won 19 games until last fall. ... Bridget and Meghan Morris are sisters and the Farnhams are twins. ... Elise Krekorian, who led the league in goals, is just returning from offseason ACL surgery. ... Laura Dimitruk has committed to Northeastern. ... Injured junior Lauren Cardillo is serving as team manager along with Mariah Hyslip.

Coach Maureen Noone (13th year, 161-39-37): "We thought this would be a low year but in the scrimmages I've been pleasantly surprised. We've had some kids step up. We were down to one goalie due to injuries but Shannon Tully came over from soccer a week ago (and is fighting for time). Jaclyn Torres is one of the best high school flyers I've ever seen. Bridget Morris is a big surprise."

Central Catholic

2009 record: 3-13, didn't make state tourney

Returning starters (7): Jill Zalewski, Sr., back; Nicole Bisson, Sr., forward; Kat Obert, Sr., defense; Taylor O'Neil, Jr., forward; Abbie King, Jr., midfield; Kelly Michal, Jr., center-midfield; Kendra Poulin, Soph., forward

Returning lettermen: Kayla Tolman, Sr., defense; Steph Dugan, Sr., forward

Candidates in all grades: 47

Captains: don't name them

Returning honorees: Jill Zalewski, All-MVC

Assistants: Dennis King, Don Jalbert

Odds and ends: Last year was the Raiders' first varsity season.

Coach Josselyn Mroz (2nd year, 3-13): "A lot of the girls are really into field hockey. It's definitely a better feeling. We don't have to teach them the basics. They are more advanced."

Haverhill

2009 record: 8-10, didn't make state tourney

Returning starters (4): Lizzie Gorman, Sr., defense; Eden MacDougall, Sr., forward; Alison Kimball, Sr., defense; Rebecca Stabile, Sr., forward

Returning lettermen: Sarah McDonald, Sr., midfield; Sarah Ghilarducci, Sr., goalie; Rachel Duchemin, Sr., forward; Nicole Pereira, Sr., defense; Riley Murphy, Sr., midfield; Madelyn Goodhue, Sr., defense; Casey Birch, Sr., defense; Lindsay DiBurro, Jr., forward

Promising newcomers: Devin Boucher, Sr., midfield; Sam Streletsky, Sr., midfield; Sammie Yeo, Sr., forward; Nathalie Nader, Sr., defense; Emily Comei, Jr., forward; Lauren Nolan, Jr., defense; Hannah Delaware, Jr., forward; Molly Gerbutavich, Jr., defense; Alli Krikorian, Jr., midfield; Devyn Mangrum, Soph., goalie

Candidates in all grades: 51

Captains: Lizzie Gorman, Eden MacDougall, Riley Murphy, Nicole Pereira

Returning honorees: Lizzie Gorman, All-MVC

Assistants: Elise Scanlon (JV), Caitlin Walleston (Frosh.)

Odds and ends: Last year's club narrowly missed making the postseason for the first time in 13 years. ... Jody Sullivan stepped down after 23 years but will remain in the game as a referee. ... New coach Tara Early played at Haverhill, from where she graduated in 2005. The Endicott graduate, who was the JV coach the last two years, is an aide at Georgetown Middle School. ... Kailey Burke is out with an injury but will help out as a manager.

Coach Tara Early (1st year): "We have an extremely talented and eager team. After the jamboree it looks like we're going to have a successful season. Sarah Ghilarducci has improved a ton in net."

Lawrence

2009 record: 2-13-1, didn't make state tourney

Returning starters (5): Kelly Sicard, Sr., midfield; Genesiz Gudiel, Sr., defense; Francheska Polanco, Sr., forward; Wendy Almanzar, Jr., defense; Janel Colon, Jr., forward

Returning lettermen: Briana Alvarado, Sr., midfield; Sabrina Taveras, Jr., forward; Andreina Marte, Jr., midfield; Kimberly Hernandez, Jr., goalie

Promising newcomers: Pamela Agnes, Sr., forward; Jessica Botero, Jr., forward; Thalia Garcia, Soph., defense

Candidates in all grades: 25

Captains: Kelly Sicard, Genesiz Gudiel

Returning honorees: None

Assistants: Jenny Spinosa

Odds and ends: An anonymous benefactor donated $3,000 to the program. Lawrence used it to run a middle school clinic and to send the captains to an overnight camp. Ex-Lancer star Lisa Giurado, who is now a college ref and a teacher in the city, ran the camp.

Coach Jenna Buco (2nd year, 2-13-1): "We have so many players who worked so hard. The captains worked with about 13 girls all summer long. They really want to have a great, great season. They are so motivated. It's heartwarming."

Methuen

2009 record: 10-7-2, lost in Division 1 North first round

Returning starters (7): Lauren Loffredo, Sr., forward; Rebecca Armstrong, Sr., midfield; Sofia Giordano, Sr., midfield; Chelsee Sweeney, Sr., forward; Elizabeth Rapoza-Rosario, Sr., goalie; Lindsey Garcia, Sr., back; Terrena Scannell, Sr., forward

Returning lettermen: Amanda Aziz, Jr., back; Beka Costa, Jr., midfield; Tatum Hajjar, Jr., forward

Promising newcomers: Nicole Maillet, Sr., forward; Katie Myers, Sr., back; Jessica Silvera, Sr., sweeper; Rebecca Melvin, Jr., midfield; Angelina Rogers, Soph., forward; Abby Galloway-Burke, Soph., back; Samantha Donovan, Soph., forward; Chantel Soucy, Soph., forward; Michelle Mezzetti, Soph., midfield; Madison Valentino, Soph., forward; Brittany Getchell, Soph., goalie

Candidates in all grades: 52

Captains: Lauren Loffredo, Becca Armstrong

Returning honorees: Lauren Loffredo, Eagle-Tribune All-Star (10 goals, 6 assists)

Assistants: Jan Quinlan (Frosh.), Katie Seero (JV)

Odds and ends: JV coach Katie Seero coached two years ago then left due to budget cuts but is back with the program. She played at Andover High. .... Terrena Scannell is a class officer. ... Karen McLaughlin says she has the best manager in the business in Leah Santone.

Coach Karen McLaughlin (14th year, 132-80-36): "In the preseason they've looked good. Definitely Lauren and Becca will lead us along with Sofia Giordano and Chelsee Sweeney."

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