Coach Deb O'Brien said the team should be fast and strong on offense, and do well in the transition game. But O'Brien is concerned the defense needs to be strengthened. Independent Conference St. Andrew's returns attacker Emma Wallace, midfielder Sallie Graves, defender Alex Pfeiffer and goalkeeper Ann Woods. The Saints lost a significant group of scorers from past seasons, but coach Mel Bride said the team will still be fast on offense. Her concerns are with the overall experience of her defense, though she lists Woods, a senior, as one of the team's greater assets.
Tower Hill brings back a hoard of varsity letter-winners from last year's state champions.
The depth and experience of this team, plus its dedication and drive, are its strengths according to coach Wiz Applegate. Her only concern is making sure the Hillers don't ahead of their opponents to the postseason. Nonconference Caesar Rodney will count on a large group of seniors as the Riders' program continues to grow. This is the team's fourth varsity season. Other returning starters are junior defender Meghan Kern and sophomore defender Kathy Sweeney.