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.”
Northeastern
Coach: Dayna Ranard, ninth season.
Last year: 9-8-1.
Returnees: Seniors — Haley McCohn, F/M; Shelby Cavanaugh, M. Juniors — Tracy Distl, G/D; Halle Raines, D; Megan Simpson, F; Ashley Hamm, M; Carla Newman, D; Elizabeth Davis, D/M; Sierrah Lucas, G/D; Maci Dix, M/D. Sophomores — Madison King, M; Christine Norris, F; Shelby Lanier, F.
Newcomers: Freshmen — Maddie Massie, F; Christine Shaefer, D; Michaela Palmer, F; Shelby Chobot, M; Hannah Feltner, D; Cheyenne Rice, F.
FYI: Last year was the first winning season in the history of the program. They beat Catholic Central and Urbana for the first time ever.
Coach’s comment: “We have the ability to accomplish anything we want. It will take leadership, teamwork and good health. Our strengths this year are our speed and team cohesiveness.”
Northwestern
Coach: Vicki Packard-Cooper, fourth season.
Last year: 16-2-2.
Returnees: Seniors — Lauren Bischoff, D; Michelle Pencil, D; Miranda Whipp, D; Tara Pullins, M. Juniors — JoAnna Byrum, F; Ale Tenorio, G. Sophomores — Jensen Kleis, D; Maddie Crew, M; Crystal Cruz, F; Kris Pencil, M.
Newcomers: Sophomores — Kayla Hurley, M; Sarah Stacy, M; Morgan Gibson, M. Freshman — Willow Hennessee, M.
FYI: Bischoff was an all-state performer. Byrum, Kleis and Tenorio earned All-CBC first team honors.
Coach’s comment: “This team is physically fit and mentally strong. If each player contributes like she is capable of, the girls will fulfill the high expectations they have set for themselves this season. The four seniors on this squad have been starters since the first game that they played for the Lady Warriors. In addition, the underclassmen play like veterans. We pride ourselves in being a family; the girls push each other and support each other. But, as always, we will approach the season one game at a time because we respect the competition.”
Shawnee
Coach: Travis Baise, second season.
Last year: 10-4-2, 7-2-2 CBC.
Returnees: Seniors — Briana Baise, F; Carly Gregory, D; Taylor Hendrickson, D; Alyson Meister, M; Maura Valley, M. Juniors — Devyn Cooper, D; Allison Hatcher, G; Rosie Lippolis, M. Sophomores — Shania Bishop, D; Haley Gannon, M; Kaitlin Gregory, M/F; Makellyn McCoy, M; Lily Minter, D/M.
Newcomers: Sophomore — Rachael Johnson, D. Freshman — Benny Ryan, F.
FYI: Devin Meister is the assistant coach. ... The Braves tied for the CBC Kenton Trail Division title last season. It was the first soccer league title for a boys or girls Shawnee team. ... Meister, Gregory and Baise are tri-captains and four-year starters. Hedrickson and Valley have also played on varsity for four years.
Coach’s comment: “We’re proud of what we did last year, but, looking back, we realize things could have ended very differently. This year we want to keep things within our control. Looking around the area and league it looks like most schools didn’t lose much to graduation, so we’ve got to keep working. We’ve worked hard through the summer and toughened up our preseason and scrimmage schedules again.”
Southeastern
Coach: Sam Stucky, fifth season.
Last year: 3-12, 2-8 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Kara Pearl, D; Erin Ruby, G; Kelsey Wilson, D. Junior — Brittany Wical, M. Sophomores — Dallas McClure, F; Savannah Clemons, F; Jillian Edwards, M.
Newcomers: Seniors — Bridget Larson, Abby Wilt. Sophomores — Danielle Augustus, Lauren Nichols. Freshmen — Shelby Franklin, Taylor Skeens, Savannah Sullivan, Sara Wical.
FYI: None.
Coach’s comment: “Over half of our roster is new to high school soccer, so we have been working hard on the basic fundamentals of the game. We are learning quickly and improving every day.”
Springfield
Coach: Desirae Fair, first season.
Last year: 1-13-3, 0-5 Greater Western Ohio Conference.
Returnees: Seniors — Angel Edwards, F; Emsie Hapner, M; Kelsey McCready, G; Le’Aunna Rhodes, F. Juniors — Meghan Prendergrast, D; Dinah May, F; Ashley Scruse, M; Natasha Foster, D; Abby Berry, D; Maddie McCarty, G.
Newcomers: Junior — Taylor Ream, D/M; Sophomores — Starr Jones, D/M/F; Morgan Woods, D/M; Freshmen — Chelsie Davis, D/M; Megan Stevens, D; Sophia Yu, D/M; Lindsey McCready, D; Laney Wilson, M; Elinor Fortescue, M.
FYI: Prendergrast, Rhodes and Hapner are the team captains. ... Fair replaces Matt Kohl, who coached for three seasons. She is a 2003 Wayne High School graduate.
Coach’s comment: “I think we have a lot of talent. We are very fast. We have several players who are very skilled. The girls are aggressive. They’re very hard working, very determined. I think overall this is probably going to be the best year they’ve had in a while.”
Tecumseh
Coach: Jim Paxton, 18th season.
Last year: 4-11-1, 3-4 CBC.
Returnees: Seniors — Alysha Benson, D/F; Jessica Boggs, F; Kellie Gruber, G; Sarah Collins, M; Caileigh Leggett, D; Shelby Gillespie, M. Juniors — Melissa Brown, M; Taylor Henry, D; Kimberly Studebaker; Jaela Coffey, F/D. Sophomores — Alexia Lewis, G; Ashlee Driscoll, M/F; Kelsey McCormick, D.
Newcomers: Sophomore — Haley Siebert, M. Freshmen — Cassidy Spears, F; Jordan Bair, D/F; Sammie Andrus, D; Lauren Shroades, F.
FYI: Boggs led the team in scoring last season and was named to the All-CBC first team.
Coach’s comment: “We’re coming off a losing season, and it is a rebuilding time for us. I think that we will be stronger on defense, but we are looking for a strong offense. I feel that we will be competitive.”
Triad
Coach: Shannon Fischer, first year.
Last year: 1-16.
Returnees: Seniors — Courtney Simonelli, G; Sarah Current, F. Juniors — Faith Orrechio, M; Michelle Moore, D; Haley Vincent, D; Kyla Colwell, D; Jennifer Chirinos, M. Sophomores — Lindsay Vanhoose, D; Hannah Killbride, M; Victoria Hardman, M.
Newcomers: Senior — Erika Dutton, F. Freshmen — Meghan Partlow, M; Lizzy Grondin, F.
FYI: Orrechio made the All-OHC first team in 2010.
Coach’s comment: “This year’s team works well together, and they have great chemistry. The girls work hard and push each other to work hard as well. I’ve already seen a lot of improvement since the first practice this year.”
Urbana
Coach: Lance Jackson, seventh season.
Last year: 5-10-3, 2-7-2 CBC.
Returnees: Seniors — Rachel Routzong, M; Marisa Dunfee, D; Malaree Bowshier, M; Allie Mackey, M; Jilian Weithman, M. Juniors — Victoria Walden, D; Emmy Runyan, M; Sammie James, G; Kathryn Holland, D; Christy Finney, M; Sadie Melvin, D. Sophomore — Sara Trenor, D.
Newcomers: Seniors — Elleree Evans, M; Allie Paul, D. Juniors — Allison Rodgers, M; Haley Nichols, M. Sophomores — Devin Graham, D; Sydney Rogan, D; Sarah Nash, M. Freshmen — Mady Lanning, D; Frances Smith, M.
Coach’s comment: “We have a lot of key pieces returning and more depth than we have had in the past. We are replacing a four-year starter at goalie and a three-year starter at center back. Those will be key places to watch this season, especially early. If we can replace those two pieces, we will be much more competitive in the always tough CBC.”
West Liberty-Salem
Coach: Andy Cotrell, third season.
Last year: 10-3-4, 5-2-3 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Alyssa Neff, F; Ally Culley, D; Jessica Nieman, F; Sarah Iman, G; Bailey Maier, M. Juniors — Shonda Gieseke, M/F; Melanie Ward, M; Addie Hartsel, M; Lindsay Hostetler, M; Erin Barrett, D; Alandra Cox, D/M. Sophomores — Rose Yoder, D; Carissa Magnuson, M/F; April Kelley, G.
Newcomers: Freshmen — Maddie Gantz, D; Abigail Rabenstien, M; Lindy Stapleton, M; Lauren Godwin, D; Mia Walters, M.
FYI: The team set a record last season for most wins in school history.
Coach’s comment: “We are very young, but return our top four scorers. We are looking to build on our last year’s success and be competitive in every game.
Yellow Springs
Coach: Sarah Wallis, first season.
Returnees: Senior — Katie Triplett, G. Juniors — Paloma Wiggins, M/F; Lianna Rothman, M; Lucy Callahan, M/F; Niki Worsham, F; Ali Solomon, D; Maryah Martin, D/M; Keturah Fulton, M/D. Sophomores — P Brianna Ayers, D; Zarine Giradullo, G/D.
Newcomers: Senior — P Tina Rujira-Arporn, F. Sophomore — P Sage Halewolfe, M. Freshmen – Cali Dillon, F; Isabella Long, M; Kaila Russell, D; Simone Collins, D; Madison Gueth, G/D; Jessica Worsham, D; Kara Edwards, M/F; Ashlyn Burch, M.
FYI: Wallis replaces Angelo Caliguiri, who coached for two seasons. She was an assistant coach at Yellow Springs from 1998-2005. ... Rujira-Arporn is an exchange student from Thailand. ... Yellow Springs tied Southeastern in its first scrimmage.
Coach’s comment: “They’re a great group. They’ve been working hard in the preseason. We’re really excited to move into the season and see what we’ve got. We’re obviously a young team with a couple of pretty new players, but a nice solid core.”
(KEY: M = midfielder, D = defender, F = forward, G = goalkeeper)
Compiled by David Jablonski