Last year: 12-6, 7-3 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Shannon Day, defender; Kirsten Skeens, midfield. Juniors — Sophia Maddalena, forward; Felicia Lizzie, F; Grace Boitse, D; Stella Petroff, F; Sydney Palmer, D; Brooke Caserta, MF; Morgan Weber, goalkeeper; Liz Kavanaugh, MF. Sophomores — Addie Cain, MF; Nicky Shouvlin, D; Addie Johnson, D; Claire Catanzaro, D; Annalisa McFarland, F; Kalyn Wolfe, MF; Amelia Samuelson, Mf; Brooke Maletic, MF/F; Sarah Brougher, D.
Newcomers: Senior — Julia Kuntz, D. Junior — Ruth Matuke, GK. Sophomore —Rachel Myers, MF. Freshmen — Matison Lyons, MF; Tayla Dozier, MF; Emily Watton, D; Dakota Flood, D; Alexis-Lyn Smith, D.
FYI: The Irish have their largest number of players out for the team in 10 years, and will have a junior varsity squad this season.
Coach’s comments: “We are a young team with only three seniors. The sophomores and juniors will play a key role in our success this season. Some of the younger players will need to step up and show some maturity. I think we will do well this year and the future is solid.”
GRAHAM
Coach: Mandi Wroblewski, second season.
Last year: 8-6-3, 5-3-3 CBC Mad River.
Returnees: Seniors — Alex Taylor, F; Alli Muffley, F; Brandi Fitzwater, MF/F; Faith Goodman, MF; Michelle Spangler, D; Shelby Phillabaum, D/MF; Shelby Sloan, F. Juniors — Ashley Ryan, D/MF; Katie Black, MF; Maggie Grieser, GK; Tory Kalb, MF. Sophomore — Alysabeth Vititoe, MF.
Newcomers: Junior — Lindsay Myers, MF. Sophomores — Brittany Kite, MF; Kelly Weddell, D; Kelsie Warner, GK. Freshman: Megan Phillabaum, D.
FYI: The Falcons have eight returning starters, including five seniors. They’ve beefed up the schedule with games against GWOC Central powers Beavercreek and Centerville.
Coach’s comments: “We have many returners who are ready to play and ready to put in the effort to reach our goals and have a successful season. We have some gaps to fill on the field with the loss of key players and also still need some tactical and technical work, but there are girls stepping up and ready to meet that challenge.”
GREENEVIEW
Coach: Dan Ludwick, 13th season.
Last year: 17-2-1, 10-0 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Anna Nock, GK; Chelsey Brown, MF; Taylor Richardson, MF. Juniors — Mackenzie Day, MF; Kaitlyn Ireland, D; Caitlin Walters, D; Lauren Wisecup, D. Sophomores — Tory Lewis, F; Jordan McCullough, MF; Sidney Test, F.
Newcomers: Junior — Hali Lake, D. Sophomore — Jordan Stickle, MF. Freshmen — Taryn Lowe, MF; Alexandra Rice, MF; Natasha Siebenaler, F; Christina Roberts, MF; Allison Weller, MF.
FYI: Nock was the Springfield News-Sun All-Area Girls Soccer Player of the Year last season. The Rams bulked up their schedule with Alter, Akron St. Vincent St. Mary’s, Sidney Lehman, Bethel, Northwestern and Xenia.
Coach’s comments: “We are a young squad and employing new tactics this year. Our success will depend on how hard we work and how well we can grow together.”
GREENON
Coach: Ray Raines, sixth season.
Last year: 8-9-1, 6-5 CBC.
Returnees: Seniors — Rachel Christopher, GK; Lindsay Henderson, MF; Amanda Boling, MF; Mary Kate Picolo, MF. Juniors — Katie Collins, F; Katie Nickels, F; Taylor Miller, D; Makenzie Cooper, D; Teddi Tankersley, GK; Amanda Wyen, MF. Sophomores — Ally Lloyd, D; Emily Cleaveland, MF; Devin Williams, MF.
Newcomers: Freshmen — Taylor Bates, MF; Taylor Maas, MF; Liann Masquelier, D; Rachel Pry, D.
FYI: Greenon won the CBC Mad River Division in both 2007 and 2008.
Coach’s comments: “Last year we dealt with a lot of injuries and had no bench. Defensively, we will be a lot stronger and faster than last year. Our forwards are faster and can shoot from any spot on the field. We have made a lot of changes in the middle of the field this year with freshmen having to step up.”
KENTON RIDGE
Coach: Michael Sherrock, 10th season.
Last year: 11-3-4, 6-1-4 CBC.
Returnees: Senior — Caity Boggs, D. Juniors — Maddy High, F; Haneen Salhieh, MF; Emily Fitch, MF; Breanne Lingo, MF; Taylor Evans, MF; Arika Roush, D. Sophomores — Heather Adams, D; Elysa Mathews, MF; Marlena Channels, MF; Brooke Sizemore, F.
Newcomers: Seniors — Alyssa Dotson, D; Katie Ashbaugh, D. Juniors — Heather Gram, GK; Kelsey Kunst, D. Sophomores — Monika Foster, D; Danielle Hale, D; Haley King, F; Shannon Delaney, MF; Morgan Woods, MF; Alecia Foley, F; Chelsea Roberts, MF; Haley Dillon, D; Mackenzie Dunn, D; Emily Harrison, D.
FYI: High, one of the team’s top scorers in 2008, returns after missing her sophomore season with a knee injury.
Coach’s comments: “The team set low marks for both goals allowed and season losses last year. We expect another strong effort defensively this year, while the offense develops.”
NORTHEASTERN
Coach: Dayna Ranard, eighth season.
Last year: 8-9, 4-6 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Paige Smith, D; Jessica Rebert, F; Shelby Davy, MF; Danielle Bayer, MF. Juniors — Shayn Carver, D; Haley McCohn, F; Katelyn Bayer, MF. Sophomores — Ashleigh Shaefer, D; Tracy Distl, D/GK; Halle Raines, D; Megan Simpson, F; Maci Dix, MF; Elizabeth Davis, D; Sierrah Lucas, MF/GK.
Newcomers: Senior — Samantha Dewey, MF. Sophomores — Ashley Hamm, MF; Carla Newman, MF. Freshmen — Christina Norris, F; Madison King, F; Madison Bush, MF; Emma Alexander, F; Shelby Lanier, D/GK; Cayla Long, F/GK; Sarah Cline, MF; Kaleigh Krugh, MF/GK.
FYI: The Jets have enough players to field a junior varsity squad this season.
Coach’s comments: “Last year’s season was record breaking for the Lady Jets. This year, the outlook is very bright with all of last year’s starters returning, along with an excellent group of newcomers.”
NORTHWESTERN
Coach: Vicki Packard-Cooper, third season.
Last year: 11-6-2, 7-2-2 CBC Mad River Division champs.
Returnees: Seniors — Jaclyn Demeter, MF; Savannah Leep, MF; Alli Gutierrez, MF; Willow Hennessee, MF. Juniors — Lauren Bischoff, D; Tara Pullins, D; Miranda Whipp, D; Michelle Pencil, D. Sophomore — Joanna Byrum, F.
Newcomers: Sophomore — Allie Trenorio, GK. Freshmen — Jensen Kleis, F; Crystal Cruz, MF; Maddie Crew, MF; Heidi Shumaker, D; Kris Pencil, F; Kayla Hurley, GK.
FYI: Chloe West, the News-Sun All-Clark County Player of the Year for the Warriors last season, transferred to Emmanuel Christian.
Coach’s comments: “To succeed this year, we will have to understand and value the word team. We need every girl to step up and give 100 percent for the entire 80 minutes. If each player on the field gives her all to this game, they will discover great things about themselves and the Warrior program. I believe that they have the ability to win; now they need to believe in themselves.”
SHAWNEE
Co-Coaches: Travis Baise and Devin Meister, first season.
Last year: 11-5-2, 5-4-2 CBC Kenton Trail.
Returnees: Senior — Kerri Beedy, D. Juniors — Briana Baise, F; Carly Gregory, D; Taylor Hendrickson, D; Alyson Meister, MF; Maura Valley, MF. Sophomores — Devyn Cooper, D/MF; Allison Hatcher, GK; Rosie Lippolis, GK.
Newcomers: Seniors — Jenna Carey, MF; Rose Walton, D/MF. Freshmen — Shania Bishop, D; Haley Gannon, MF/F; Kaitlin Gregory, F; Lily Minter, D; Miranda Wilder, F.
FYI: Baise and Meister take over for Kristie Hirtzinger, who stepped down after two winning seasons. Meister last coached the boys team in 2008. The Braves graduated five seniors. They also won the program’s first tournament game and had more than 10 wins for the first time in school history.
Coach’s comments: “We’ve worked hard through the summer and toughened up our preseason and scrimmage schedules. We’re looking to be more consistent across 80 minutes to improve on last year. We have some experience in key positions, but we’ll need our upperclassmen and newcomers to step up and make a difference to accomplish our goals.”
SOUTHEASTERN
Coach: Sam Stucky, fifth season.
Last year: 6-10, 3-7 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Kayla McIntire, GK; Kelsey Ruby, F; Lauren Morrow, MF; Megan Cooke, MF; Cloie Green, F. Juniors — Jenna Erwin, F; Kara Pearl, D; Erin Ruby, D; Kelsey Wilson, D; Brooke Wise, MF. Sophomore — Brittany Wical, D.
Newcomers: Juniors — Olivia Lloyd, D; Andrea Schaaf, D. Sophomore — Carley Sullivan, F/MF. Freshmen — Dallas McClure, D; Jillian Edwards, MF; Savannah Clemons, F.
FYI: Erwin scored 21 goals last season.
Coach’s comments: “This is the most inexperienced group I’ve ever had, but it’s probably the most athletic. We’re just trying to match the position with the work ethic and see how it goes. We’re trying to figure things out.”
SPRINGFIELD
Coach: Matt Kohl, third season.
Last year: 0-16-1, 0-5 GWOC Central.
Returnees: Seniors — Carrie Burns, MF; Maddy Berry, MF; Hannah Yalaz, F; Shelby Knapp, D; Chris Rollins, GK. Juniors — Angel Edwards, F; Celas Gray, D; Emsie Hapner, D; Kelsey McCready, D; Le’Aunna Rhodes, F. Sophomores — Meghan Prendergrast, D; Dinah May, F; Ashley Scruse, MF; Nastasha Foster, D; Brianna Henry, D; Lucy Timko, D; Skyler Robinson, D.
Newcomers: Seniors — Liz Wiekert, D; CeCe DeBartolo, MF. Sophomore — Cheyanne Vannoy, MF. Freshmen — Abby Berry, MF; Maddie McCarty, F; Ashley Cydrus, MF; Autumn Bell, D; Hannah Miller, F.
FYI: Prendergrast is also a kicker on the Wildcats football team.
Coach’s comments: “I’m really looking forward to this season. I’ve seen a ton of growth in the players that have been with me the previous two years and the additions we have had coming into the first part of the season have proved to be very helpful. The hope is this year we will start to turn SHS soccer in the right direction again.”
TECUMSEH
Coach: Jim Paxton, 18th season.
Last year: 6-9-2, 4-6-1 CBC Kenton Trail.
Returnees: Seniors — Jennifer Burk, MF; Casey Cope, F; Katelyn Novinger, D; Morgan Robinson, D; Nicole Snyder, MF; Anna Studebaker, MF; Taylor Thompson, D. Juniors — Alicia Benson, D; Jessica Boggs, F; Melissa Brown, MF; Sarah Collins, MF; Shelby Gillespie, MF; Kelly Gruber, GK; Caileigh Leggett. Sophomores — Jela Coffey, MF; Taylor Henry, D.
Newcomers: Sophomore — Kim Studebaker, MF. Freshmen — Ashlee Driscoll, F; Alexia Lewis, GK; Kelsey McCormick, MF.
FYI: The Arrows have 14 returning letter winners.
Coach’s comments: “I think we’re going to be stronger on defense, and we’ll be strong on offense. I think we’ll do better than we’ll do last year, but how much better, I’m not sure. We’ll be fairly good if they all come together.”
TRIAD
Coach: Bill McKenzie, fifth season.
Last year: 2-14, 2-8 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Megan Mitchell, MF; Taylor Deady, MF; Jessica Baker, D; Allie Moore, MF; Dez Zizzo, D. Sophomores — Haley Vincent, D; Faith Orecchio, MF.
Newcomers: Juniors — Courtney Simonelli, GK. Sophomores — Jennifer Chirinos, F; Klarissa Howel, D; Michelle Moore, D. Freshman — Jea Malasig, F.
FYI: The Cardinals lost seven seniors to graduation.
Coach’s comments: “We’re going to be competitive, but we’re young. It’s a growing period, but we’ll make a learning experience for next year.”
URBANA
Coach: Lance Jackson, sixth season.
Last year: 10-7-3, 3-5-3 CBC Mad River, D-II district runner-up.
Returnees: Seniors — Adaleine Jackson, GK; Casey Cole, D; Emily Adair, MF. Juniors — Marisa Dunfee, D; Allie Mackey, F; Rachel Routzong, MF; Sophomores — Christy Finney, F; Sadie Melvin, D; Sammie James, MF.
Newcomers: Senior — Elaina Portis, D. Juniors —Malaree Bowshier, MF; Mary Jo Taylor, MF; Jilian Weithman, F; Elleree Evans, MF. Sophomores — Emmy Runyan, D; Victoria Walden, MF; Kathryn Holland, MF; Megan Holland, F; Chelsea Baker, F. Freshmen — Sara Trenor, D; Sarah Nash, MF.
FYI: The Hillclimbers advanced to the D-II districts for the first time in school history last fall, falling to Hamilton Badin 2-0. They had only won two tournament games previously in the program’s history. Urbana has eight returning starters this season.
Coach’s comments: “We’re probably as quick as we’ve been. We have more overall speed than we’ve had. Right now, it’s putting the pieces altogether. By the middle of the year, we’re going to be pretty good.”
WEST LIBERTY-SALEM
Coach: Andy Cotrell, second season, sixth overall.
Last year: 9-7-1, 6-4 OHC.
Returnees: Seniors — Hannah Ropp, MF; Kaycee Daniels, D; Katie Scott, D; Kate Detwiler, GK/MF; Monica Hartzler, D; Ashtyn Biekert, MF/F; Amy Hamren, D; Tyler Lane, D. Juniors — Alyssa Neff, F; Ally Culley, D; Sarah Iman, GK/D; Jessica Nieman, F. Sophomores — Lindsay Hostettler, MF/F; Addy Hartsel, MF; Shonda Gieskeke, MF/F; Erin Barrett, D.
Newcomers: Junior — Bailey Maier, MF/F. Sophomores — Savannah Marceau, MF/F; Alandra Cox, MF/F. Freshmen — April Kelly, GK/F; Catherine Williams, D/F; Darby Thomas, F; Kelsi Dowden, MF; Rose Yoder, D; Carissa Magnuson, MF/F.
FYI: The Tigers set a school record for wins last season. They also lost All-Ohio goalkeeper Alexa Hormann to graduation.
Coach’s comments: “We have a lot back this season, but are looking to replace our keeper. Our goal is to have a high work rate on the field and push teams into mistakes.”
YELLOW SPRINGS
Coach: Angelo Caliguiri, second season.
Last year: 1-16, 0-10 MBC.
Returnees: Seniors — Elyse Giardullo, D; Kelsey Cundiff, MF; Anne Weigand, MF. Junior — Katie Triplett, GK. Sophomores — Maryah Martin, GK; Keturah Fulton, F; Nikki Worsham, MF/F; Ali Soloman, MF; Lucy Callahan, MF; Maya Hardman, MF; Liana Rothman, D.
Newcomers: Senior — Bella Hernandec, MF/D. Sophomore — Katie Kruk, MF/F. Freshmen — Maeve Korkan-Laughlin, MF; Brianna Ayers, D; Zarine Giardullo, GK/D/MF; Sharde Scott-Manning, MF/F.
FYI: The Bulldogs graduated two seniors and have 11 returning letter winners.
Coach’s comments: “We’re fielding another young team, but the scrimmages we’ve had have been very impressive. We’re optimistic because we also know we have a solid base with the seniors, and the sophomores have had a lot of playing time. We hope we can have a good season and give the conference a run for their money.”
— Compiled by Michael Cooper