Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/17/11

This is one of a series of previews for the 2011 Philly lacrosse season

Team: Upper Perkiomen

Coach: Melissa Furey, 5th season

Last Year’s Record: 8-9-1

Key returnees:
Leah High Attack
Cassidy Arner, Midfield
Morgan Weinstein, Midfield
Mia Baringer, Midfield/Attack
Lauren Bonar, Defense
Allison Ortlip, Defense

Key newcomers:
Devon Kriebel, Midfield/Attack
Kalyn Kates, Attack

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“I am very optimistic about this season. With the return of seven starters, we will be lead by two seniors who are 4 year starters. The bulk of our defense is also returning as is our lead scorer. We look to be a contender in the PAC-10 this year and in non-conference games.”

Team: Spring-Ford

Coach: Amy Short, 1st year

Last year’s record: 4-14 overall, 4-9 PAC-10

Key returnees:
Maddie Ward
Chelsea Yelk
Cassidy Novotny
Sasha Wozniak
Erin Mensch

Newcomers to watch
Kira Gensler
Brianna Barone

Coach’s Outlook for 2011 season:
“We are a young team with a lot of potential. We are working hard to be competitive in every game.”

Tags: Spring-Ford, Upper Perkiomen