Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 3/12/24
One in a series of scholastic previews
Pottsgrove
League: Pioneer Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Brandy Scherer—1st year at Pottsgrove, spent last 17 years at Pottstown; Assistants Kirstin Urie & Hailey Jacobs
2023 Record: 3-15
Opener: March 15th at Exeter High School
Key returners: Christine Hires, Jr, midfield; Abby Young, Sr, offense; Hannah Kumpf, Sr, offense; Emily Sorg, Sr, midfielder
Key newcomers: Josie Wyatt, freshman; Vivian Kyler, freshman; Gianna Rytel, freshman; Maddie Miller, freshman, Natalie Latimer, freshman
Coach’s Outlook: “Being my first year with the Falcons, we will continue to focus on the success they have had over the years. Only returning 4 starters from last year, we will see a lot of freshmen getting Varsity playing time. The goal is to grow and learn each day.”
Upper Perkiomen
League: Pioneer Athletic Conference
Head Coach: Catie Sobotor (6th Season)
Assistant Coach: Chris Bieler
2023 Record: 8-10 Made it to the District 1 AA Tournament, Lost to Strath Haven
2023 Team Honors: Abby Davidheiser, MF, PASLA All-Academic, PAC Frontier Division 2nd Team
Taylor Bieler, D, PAC Frontier Division 1st Team
Maggie Milkowich, MF, PAC Frontier Division 2nd Team
Mia Schneider, A, PASLA All-Academic
Opener: 3/15 at Quakertown 3:30 pm
Key returners: Abby Davidheiser, Sr.; Maggie Milkowich, Sr.; Taylor Bieler, Sr.; Abby Orsini, Sr.; Mia Scneider, Sr.; Marianne Uber, Jr.; Maguire Simms, Jr.; Ava Senseny Soph.; Giana Kozminski, Soph.
Key newcomers: Mia Ulmer, Soph.; Ruby Howard, Fr.; Olivia Keyser, Fr.
Coach’s Outlook: “This year, we have a veteran group of returning players that we are looking to take on a bigger role this year. We are bringing back a lot of our starting lineup and see a lot of players stepping up to fill voids, especially on the offensive end. We will also be leaning on some younger players to contribute and step up in some spots throughout the year. Overall, I’m excited to see how we can continue to improve and work towards our goals this season.”
