Owen J. Roberts 2016 Field Hockey Preview
Owen J. Roberts
Head coach: Amy Hoffman, second season.
Last year’s record: 11-2 PAC-10; 19-7 overall.
Players to watch: Seniors: Leanna Faust, midfield; Jordyn Marburger, midfield; Maddie Parr, defense. Juniors: Bridget Guinan, offense; Sarah Garritano, midfield; Rylie Hijosh, midfield; Riley Hansen, midfield; Kelsey Kilgallon, midfield; Cassie Micklesavage, goalie; Darby Stuart, goalie. Sophomores: Natalie Fuertsch, defense; Eloise Gebert, midfield. Freshmen: Jenna Kirby, offense.
Outlook: After winning the PAC-10 title in her first season at the helm, Hoffman and the Wildcats will have a much more daunting task this season following the graduation of eight key starters. With only three starters returning from that state playoff team, Hoffman and OJR have been stepping up the competition this offseason. “With the growth and commitment from our players, the team is looking forward to the higher level of competition we will see again this season,” she said, “as well as making another run at a league and district title and going further in state tournament play.”