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2011 girls soccer preview capsules

Kenton Ridge's Haneen Salhieh (center) drives for the goal between Springfield's Kelsey McCready (left) and Emsie Hapner during a match Monday. Staff photo by Bill Lackey

Bill Lackey Kenton Ridge's Haneen Salhieh (center) drives for the goal between Springfield's Kelsey McCready (left) and Emsie Hapner during a match Monday. Staff photo by Bill Lackey

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11:16 PM Friday, August 19, 2011

Catholic Central

Coach: Mark Derr, ninth season.

Last year: 10-7-1.

Returnees: Seniors — Brooke Caserta, M; Sophie Maddalena, M; Liz Kavanagh, D; Sydney Palmer, D; Felicia Lizza, F; Grace Boitse, D; Morgan Weber, G; Ruth Matuke, G. Juniors — Brooke Maletic, M; Nicki Shouvlin, D; Addie Cain, M; Amelia Samuelson, M; Addie Johnson, D; Kalyn Wolfe, M.

Newcomers: Junior — Paige Lewis, F. Sophomores — Matison Lyons, M; Emily Watton, D. Freshmen — Molli Skeens, D; Emma Felty, D; Alex Wolfe, F.

FYI: The Irish have had eight winning seasons in a row. They finished second in the OHC last year, one game behind Greeneview, and set a team record for fewest goals allowed in a season.

Coach’s comment: “We have a good mix of returning experience and young talent that makes us deeper than we have been in years past. With 33 girls out for the team this year, we will play a full JV schedule, which helps with our future. I look for us to have a very good season. Our defense will be young, but offensively we return our top three scorers from last year.”

Graham

Coach: Steve Qvick, first season.

Last year: 5-12.

Returnees: Seniors — Maggie Grieser, G; Ashley Ryan, M; Katie Black, M; Lindsay Myers, M. Juniors — Kelly Weddell, D; Kelsey Warner, G; Anna Box, M; Brianna Haines, D; Keri Overholser, M; Caitlin Yoh, M. Sophomores — Megan Phillabaum, D; Bekah Deardurff, M.

Newcomers: Senior — Hannah Gaver, D; Olivia Meyers, F; Rachel Hutchinson, D; Hailey Marquis, M.

FYI: Ryan and Lindsay Meyers should be the team’s top scoring threats. ... Qvick replaces Mandi Wroblewski, who coached for two seasons. He coached at Troy Christian last year and also coaches the U-19 team at the Dayton Soccer Academy.

Coach’s comment: “There’s some talent on the team. We’re just trying to get the girls meshed together. I’m looking to go .500 or better. We play a tough schedule with some D-I teams: Beavercreek and Centerville.”

Greeneview

Coach: Dan Ludwick, 14th season.

Last year: 13-2-5, 8-0-2 OHC.

Returnees: Seniors — Mackenzie Day, M; Hali Lake, M; Katlyn Ireland, D; Caitlin Walters, D; Lauren Wisecup, D. Junior — Tory Lewis, M. Sophomores — Taryn Lowe, M; Alexandra Rice, M; Christina Roberts, F; Natasha Siebenaler, F; Allison Weller, M.

Newcomers: Freshmen — Mackenzie Brown, G; Kiersten Hall, D; Ally Stickle, M.

FYI: A challenging non-conference schedule includes games with Sidney Lehman, Xenia, Northwestern and Alter.

Coach’s comment: “The team is learning to focus on small steps to be successful this year. It is very encouraging to see they are very excited about the challenges that lay ahead of them.”

Greenon

Coach: Ray Raines, sixth season.

Last year: 13-4-2.

Returnees: Seniors — Teddi Tankersley, G; Taylor Miller, D; Katie Nickels, F; Makenzie Cooper, D; Amanda Wyen, F. Juniors — Ally Lloyd, D; Emily Cleaveland, D; Devin Williams, M. Sophomores — Taylor Bates, M; Rachel Pry, D; Taylor Maas, M.

Newcomers: Senior — Rebecca Pruit, M. Sophomores — Jennifer Miller, M; Heather Wright, G. Freshmen — Alex Edwards, D; Savannah Millar, M.

FYI: The team lost All-Ohio performer Katie Collins, last season’s leading scorer, to an ACL injury.

Coach’s comment: “The team will learn three new systems this year and we will run them at any given time. I think Northwestern will be the team to beat in our division, but don’t count us out.”

Kenton Ridge

Coach: Michael Sherrock, 11th year.

Last year: 13-6, 6-5 CBC.

Returnees: Seniors — Haneen Salhieh, M; Taylor Evans, M; Maddy High, M; Emily Fitch, M; Arika Roush; D; Breanne Lingo, M; Kelsey Kunst, D. Juniors — Brooke Sizemore, F; Elysa Mathews, M; Heather Adams, D; Marlena Channels, D; Monika Foster, G.

Newcomers: Juniors — Haley King, D; Danielle Hale, D. Sophomores — Sara Thornton, F; Alecia Foley, F.

FYI: The Cougars have 16 of 17 players who saw significant varsity time returning this season. Last year, they had their second most wins in the last 10 years.

Coach’s comment: “We will have a great chance to compete for a league title and high seed in the district tournament. We have had a lot of injuries early, but when our fitness returns we should be very strong. Nearly every player in the rotation will have two or three years experience playing varsity.”

 Mechanicsburg

Coach: Lindsey Wagner, first season.

Returnees: Senior — Julia Ankrom, M. Juniors — Shelby Anguay, F; Brooke Dodane, M; Aliyah Sanford, F; Juslynn Stockwell, M. Sophomores — Brandy Gibson, D; Oliva Huffman, F.

Newcomers: Seniors — Olivia Adams, M; Paige Ziegler, D. Junior — Morgan Price, D. Freshmen — Kelsie Biggs, D; Jamie Dodane, G; Jaclyn Slatzer, M; Chelsey Stockwell, D; Kaitlin Strickler, F; Emily Taylor, F/G.

FYI: This is the first year Mechanicsburg has played a varsity schedule. Huff and Dodane are the team’s captains and top scoring threats. Wagner was an assistant coach last season. She is a native of Hillsboro, Ohio.

Coach’s comment: “Last year, we played nine versus nine and had to travel two hours just to fill the schedule. This year, we are going to be part of the league. We are going to be playing a full varsity schedule.”

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