2b 2017 h.s. girls soccer preview...2b –theleader-herald sports monday,september11,2017...

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2B – The Leader-Herald Monday, September 11, 2017 Sports Monday, September 11 Dolgeville at Mayfield, 4 p.m. Schoharie at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:30 p.m. Galway at Northville, 4:30 p.m. Canajoharie at Duanesburg, 4:30 p.m. Mekeel Christian at Fort Plain, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 12 Johnstown at Amsterdam, 4:30 p.m. Keene at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Gloversville at Broadalbin-Perth, 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 13 Mayfield at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:30 p.m. Canajoharie at Sharon Springs, 4:30 p.m. Fort Plain at Schoharie, 4:30 p.m. Berne-Knox-Westerlo at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m. Northville at Duanesburg, 4:30 p.m. Little Falls at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 14 Schuylerville at Johnstown, 4:30 p.m. Gloversville at South Glens Falls, 4:30 p.m. Amsterdam at Hudson Falls, 4:30 p.m. Broadalbin-Perth at Glens Falls, 4:30 p.m. Wells at Indian Lake-Long Lake, 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 15 Middleburgh at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m. Mayfield at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m. Fonda-Fultonville at Broadalbin-Perth, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 16 Fort Plain at West Canada Valley, 10 a.m. Monday, September 18 Fonda-Fultonville at Galway, 4:30 p.m. Canajoharie at Mekeel Christian, 4:30 p.m. Schoharie at Northville, 4:30 p.m. Wells at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 19 Gloversville at Johnstown, 4:30 p.m. Amsterdam at Scotia-Glenville, 4:30 p.m. Dolgeville at West Canada Valley, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 Berne-Knox-Westerlo at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m. Galway at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m. Schroon Lake at Wells, 4:30 p.m. West Canada Valley at Fort Plain, 4:30 p.m. Broadalbin-Perth at Troy, 6 p.m. Fonda-Fultonville at Amsterdam, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 21 Herkimer at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 22 Johnstown at Scotia-Glenville, 4:30 p.m. Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m. Mayfield at Duanesburg, 4:30 p.m. Crown Point at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Broadalbin-Perth at Amsterdam, 6 p.m. Northville at Fonda-Fultonville, 6 p.m. Saturday, September 23 Westmoreland at Dolgeville, 11 a.m. Monday, September 25 Mayfield at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m. Fonda-Fultonville at Mekeel Christian, 4:30 p.m. Galway at Middleburgh, 4:30 p.m. Duanesburg at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m. Dolgeville at Frankfort-Schuyler, 4:30 p.m. Wells at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m. Northville at Fort Plain, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 26 Amsterdam at Queensbury, 4:30 p.m. Broadalbin-Perth at Hudson Falls, 4:30 p.m. Glens Falls at Gloversville, 5 p.m. Johnstown at South Glens Falls, 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 Canajoharie at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:30 p.m. Middleburgh at Mayfield, 4:30 p.m. Schoharie at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m. Wells at Minerva-Newcomb, 4:30 p.m. Oriskany at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m. Northville at Amsterdam, 6 p.m. Thursday, September 28 Johnstown at Broadalbin-Perth, 7 p.m. Scotia-Glenville at Gloversville, 7 p.m. Duanesburg at Fort Plain, 7 p.m. Friday, September 29 Broadalbin-Perth at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:30 p.m. Dolgeville at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m. Wells at Keene, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 30 Johnstown at Schoharie Tournament, 2 p.m. Watertown-IHC vs. Northville (at Herkimer College), 6 p.m. Fort Plain at Galway, 7 p.m. Monday, October 2 Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at Mayfield, 4:15 p.m. Canajoharie at Northville, 4:15 p.m. Duanesburg at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:15 p.m. Middleburgh at Fort Plain, 4:15 p.m. Galway at Schoharie, 4:15 p.m. Minerva-Newcomb at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 Hudson Falls at Gloversville, 4:30 p.m. Queensbury at Broadalbin-Perth, 4:30 p.m. Johnstown at Glens Falls, 4:30 p.m. Indian Lake-Long Lake at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Amsterdam at Schuylerville, 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 4 Canajoharie at Fort Plain, 4:15 p.m. Fonda-Fultonville at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:15 p.m. Mekeel Christian at Northville, 4:15 p.m. Berne-Knox-Westerlo at Galway, 4:15 p.m. Mayfield at Schoharie, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, October 5 West Canada Valley at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m. Willsboro at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Broadalbin-Perth at Gloversville, 7 p.m. Friday, October 6 Amsterdam at Johnstown, 4:30 p.m. Fort Plain at Mayfield, 5 p.m. Berne-Knox-Westerlo at Northville, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 7 Dolgeville at Little Falls, 11 a.m. Johnstown at Schoharie Tournament, 2 p.m. Galway vs. Ichabod Crane at Maple Hill Tournament, 3:15 p.m. Monday, October 9 Amsterdam at Gloversville, 7 p.m. Galway at Maple Hill Tournament, TBA Tuesday, October 10 Wells at Schroon Lake, 4:30 p.m. Dolgeville at Herkimer, 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 11 Fonda-Fultonville at Fort Plain, 4:15 p.m. Mayfield at Berne-Knox-Westerlo, 4:15 p.m. Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at Mekeel Christian, 4:15 p.m. Northville at Middleburgh, 4:15 p.m. Johnstown at Gloversville, 4:30 p.m. Scotia-Glenville at Amsterdam, 4:30 p.m. Johnsburg at Wells, 4:30 p.m. Schoharie at Canajoharie, 7 p.m. Thursday, October 12 Frankfort-Schuyler at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m. Wells at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 13 WAC crossovers, 4:15 p.m. Broadalbin-Perth at Scotia-Glenville, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 14 Gloversville at Amsterdam, 11:30 a.m. High School Girls Soccer Schedule Coach: Zale Benton (30th season) Last yearʼs record: 15-3-0 overall Key departed players: Addie Brundage, Emilie Engle, Caitlin Handy, Abby Mosher, Alexis Romeyn Key returning players: Madison Richardson, Madison Dunbar, Samantha Weaver, Julie Hickey, Abby Johnson, Bella Masi, Trinity Rathbun, Rebecca Trumble, Ashley Engle Newcomers: Ashley Shelmandine, Kamden Bat- tisti, Sydney Eggleston, Alexis Klock, Alexis Mumford, Madisyn Schell Coachʼs comments: “Weʼre very young, but these girls are coming from a successful modified program and are very skilled. They are working hard and our team chemistry is great. They know how to play the game and are willing to work together to make things happen.” Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville 2017 H.S. Girls Soccer Preview Coach: Mike Hallenbeck (7th season) Last yearʼs record: 9-7-1 overall Key departed players: Charli Morgan, Amanda Bakyta, Sierra Fancher, Madison Fancher, Echo Carey, Rebecca Brown-Weinstock, Hailey Bugaj-Dun- lap Key returning players: Alex Benfatti, Harmony Philo, Sydney Loux, Libby Cook, Sierra Roy, Angel Anderson, Taylor Mee, Kerri Hauser Newcomers: Madde Jones, Meredith Dennie, Tenecia Beckford, Katlyn Cwiakala, Skylar Brockhum, Michaela Ponticello, Alecea Jones Coachʼs comments: “We have a good mix of girls who have previous varsity experience as well as girls new to the varsity team who are looking to make posi- tive contributions. We will be a young team this year losing seven starters and four Foothills Council all- stars, but we are hoping the younger players will step up to fill their shoes. I have high expectations for this group and am excited to see how the season will play out.” Gloversville Coach: Christian Sandel (2nd season) Last yearʼs record: 6-8-2 overall Key departed players: Julianna Taylor, Sarah Subik Key returning players: Cescelee Brand, Giuliana Capparello, Shelby Crahan, Alyssa Duval, Brianna Eggelston, Destiny Foster, Sierra Grant, Ryleigh Hesch, Zariah Hetnik, Kacie Hunter, Jayden Mundell, Madison Nichols, Emma Rhodes, Sierra Rose, Kaleigh Smith, Stella Williams Newcomers: Abigail Lombardoni Coachʼs comments: “Despite returning 16 players from last year's varsity squad, the Lady Braves soccer team is still in a rebuilding state. This season, the Lady Braves will be fielding a junior varsity team. Our program's numbers have doubled in the past year. With our increased participation, practices have be- come more competitive. Our goals for this season in- clude being consistently competitive in regular season games, competing in Class B sectionals, and having at least one of our players on the Section II Class B all-stars. We have not competed in class B sectionals for the past five years due to our losing records, nor have we had an all-star in recent history. This year we hope to elevate our play and compete at a higher level than the past.” Fonda-Fultonville Coach: Tara Caraco (3rd season) Last yearʼs record: 2-12-2 overall Key departed play- ers: Shelby Dopp, Mor- gan Lathrop, Angelina Mannino Key returning play- ers: Sydney Sheldon, Kylie Garrigan, Camryn Meca, Taryn LaFontaine, Sydney Benton, Kaylee Hampton, Rebecca Bat- tisti, Emily Frasier, Amber Baker, Juliana Buyce, Brianna Hubiak Newcomers: Lindsey Hampton, Anna Gates, Delaney LaFontaine, Jil- lian Botch, Kira Williams Coachʼs comments: “Mayfield is looking to have a competitive sea- son based on the senior leadership and experi- ence of players from last yearʼs team. The girls worked very hard in the offseason and this preseason in an effort to enter the 2017 season healthy and eager for a successful season.” Mayfield Coach: Pat Williams (2nd season) Last yearʼs record: 5-10-2 overall Key departed players: Briana Dean, Molly Sear, Mallory Baldwin, Chelsea Cirillo Key returning players: Grace Fitzgerald, Abby Gottung, Jesse VanNostrand, Emily Everest, Jenna Thompson, Ally Queeney, Allison Morey Newcomers: Carolyn Fitzpatrick, Morgan Lane, Lauryn Wilson, Hailey Williams, Allie Petrelia, Breanna Bochenek, Mia Anderson, Kaylee Newkirk, Hope Buboltz Coachʼs comments: “We are looking to rebuild the Johnstown soccer program and we are already off to a great start. Our numbers are already higher than last year and our culture is fantastic. We're looking forward to stacking good days on top of good days and to build towards having an excellent season.” Johnstown Coach: Jessica Byer- walters (2nd season) Last yearʼs record: 2- 13-1 overall Key departed play- ers: Victoria Barone Lopez, Martina Hughes Key returning play- ers: Lucia Liverio, Emma Patrei, Gabby Stanavich, Deliana Figueroa Newcomers: Jacki Stanavich, Jarey Aponte, Antonia May Coachʼs comments: “This is our best team dynamic in a long time. We're looking forward to the hard work these girls put in six days a week. It will hopefully pay off this year. I have a positive outlook for the girls and our program.” Amsterdam Coach: Rob Klug (9th year) Last yearʼs record: 8- 9-0 overall Key departed players: Emily Denman, Bella Magliocca, Corrine Casey Key returning play- ers: Kacie Corcuera, Naomi Fraser, Rose Barnhart, Zoe Belden, Kaitlyn Hayes, Grace Pri- amo, Hailey Parroti, Meghan OʼConnor, Ava Naple, Mary Zarecki Newcomers: Caitlyn Palmatier, Morgan Rossi, Amirah Carsno, Mya Tyler, Coryne Leonard, Ashley Markert, Megan Snyder, Amber Vos- burgh, Emily Bush Coachʼs comments: “We're looking to im- prove throughout the year for sectional time” Broadalbin- -Perth Coach: Kim Lathers (10th season) Last yearʼs record: 6- 10-1 overall Key departed play- ers: Amber Douglas Key returning play- ers: Maecee Lathers, Emile Swank, Eryka Swank, Kendall Kennedy, Alyssa Nellis, Gabby Jenks, Rhyonn Ford, Liz Danaher Newcomers: Emily Abrams, Jayde Cotton, Calli Logan, Faith Rende Coachʼs comments: “The girls are working hard. We play on qualify- ing for sectionals.” Fort Plain Coach: Ellee Miller (14th season) Last yearʼs record: 6-8-2 overall Key departed players: Bethany Mead, Hannah Smith, Cassidy Ferguson Key returning players: Madison Crouse, Sydney Weingart, Maddy Elliott, Madison Koelbl, Jocelyn Hammons, Alexz Lathers, Abby Smith, Brianna Di- Mascio, Meghan Dingman Newcomers: Taya Yacobucci, Kylee Rickard, Christina McLaughlin, Kaliyah Nichols, Emma Trahan, Allison Lamb, Olivia Stanley Coachʼs comments: “After graduating nine team- mates, we are looking to develop a new look for our pro- gram. Our returners are very excited and have a great outlook on this season. Our newcomers fit into our style of play very well. This team has worked very hard dur- ing preseason and I believe that they will continue to de- velop and gain strength throughout this season.” Canajoharie Coach: Doug Ham- mons (2nd season) Last yearʼs record: 11-6-1 overall Key departed players: Taylor Johnson Key returning play- ers: Hannah Coupas, Jill Hadland, Brytney Moore, Kerrigan Groff, Karlie Foster, Jenna Forsey, Bri- anna Bace, Bre Strouse, Madison Whittaker, Jes- sica Miller, Bethany Varri- ale, Avery Feldman, Carina Oare, Emily Ovitt Newcomers: Alana Blowers, Emily Shepard, Grace Forsey Coachʼs comments: “I am looking forward to strong leadership from my senior players and excited about the young talent on this team. We look to be a contender in the league.” Northville Coach: Jeremy Bornt (15th season) Last yearʼs record: 0- 12-2 Key departed play- ers: Dallas Erb, Re- bekah Weaver, Marrissa Mattice, Erika Foster Key returning play- ers: Ruth Johnson, Cas- sandra Mattice, Joy Trezise, Makayla Court- ney, Jonni Stuart, Maigen Robinson, Sierra Mauro, Jocelyn Scribner Newcomers: Hallie Stuart, Madeline Braunius Coachʼs comments: “We are a you team that is looking to work hard and play as a team.” Wells Coaches: Kat Bilinski (2nd season), Mark Lewandowski (3rd sea- son) Last yearʼs record: 9- 7-3 overall Key departed players: Sarah George, Emily Gia- russo, Rachael Gross Key returning play- ers: Bobbie Lee Hall, Emma Bilinski, Lauren George, Hanna Spofford, Paige Crum, Julie Jasewicz, Gabby Kluge, Patricia Cool, Alexis Smith, Gabby Kenyon Newcomers: Rylee Lamphere, Isabella Nichols, Rachael Lam- phere, Brianna Lam- phere, Briana McAfee Coachʼs comments: “We are looking to build on last year's success. We plan on taking it one game at a time and con- tinue to learn and grow as a team and ultimately build a successful pro- gram.” Dolgeville Coach: Rob Martin (2nd season) Last yearʼs record: 9- 6-1 overall Key departed players: Defensive and central midfield players Key returning play- ers: Eight returning play- ers who started during 2016 season Newcomers: Two sophomores and one freshman starts that will have to play up to their potential Coachʼs comments: “Our goal is to have the opportunity to play in late October.” Galway The Leader-Herald/James A. Ellis Johnstownʼs Ally Queeney controls the ball during the Lady Billsʼ Foothills Council match against Queensbury Sept. 7 at Johnstown High School.

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Page 1: 2B 2017 H.S. Girls Soccer Preview...2B –TheLeader-Herald Sports Monday,September11,2017 Monday,September11 DolgevilleatMayfield,4p.m. SchoharieatFonda-Fultonville,4:30p.m. GalwayatNorthville,4:30p.m

2B – The Leader-Herald Monday, September 11, 2017Sports

Monday, September 11Dolgeville at Mayfield, 4 p.m.

Schoharie at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:30 p.m.Galway at Northville, 4:30 p.m.

Canajoharie at Duanesburg, 4:30 p.m.Mekeel Christian at Fort Plain, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 12Johnstown at Amsterdam, 4:30 p.m.

Keene at Wells, 4:30 p.m.Gloversville at Broadalbin-Perth, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 13Mayfield at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:30 p.m.

Canajoharie at Sharon Springs, 4:30 p.m.Fort Plain at Schoharie, 4:30 p.m.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m.Northville at Duanesburg, 4:30 p.m.Little Falls at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 14Schuylerville at Johnstown, 4:30 p.m.

Gloversville at South Glens Falls, 4:30 p.m.Amsterdam at Hudson Falls, 4:30 p.m.

Broadalbin-Perth at Glens Falls, 4:30 p.m.Wells at Indian Lake-Long Lake, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 15Middleburgh at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m.

Mayfield at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m.Fonda-Fultonville at Broadalbin-Perth, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 16Fort Plain at West Canada Valley, 10 a.m.

Monday, September 18Fonda-Fultonville at Galway, 4:30 p.m.

Canajoharie at Mekeel Christian, 4:30 p.m.Schoharie at Northville, 4:30 p.m.

Wells at Willsboro, 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, September 19

Gloversville at Johnstown, 4:30 p.m.Amsterdam at Scotia-Glenville, 4:30 p.m.

Dolgeville at West Canada Valley, 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, September 20

Berne-Knox-Westerlo at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m.Galway at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m.

Schroon Lake at Wells, 4:30 p.m.West Canada Valley at Fort Plain, 4:30 p.m.

Broadalbin-Perth at Troy, 6 p.m.Fonda-Fultonville at Amsterdam, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 21Herkimer at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 22Johnstown at Scotia-Glenville, 4:30 p.m.

Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m.Mayfield at Duanesburg, 4:30 p.m.

Crown Point at Wells, 4:30 p.m.Broadalbin-Perth at Amsterdam, 6 p.m.Northville at Fonda-Fultonville, 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 23Westmoreland at Dolgeville, 11 a.m.

Monday, September 25Mayfield at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m.

Fonda-Fultonville at Mekeel Christian, 4:30 p.m.Galway at Middleburgh, 4:30 p.m.

Duanesburg at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m.Dolgeville at Frankfort-Schuyler, 4:30 p.m.

Wells at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m.Northville at Fort Plain, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 26Amsterdam at Queensbury, 4:30 p.m.

Broadalbin-Perth at Hudson Falls, 4:30 p.m.Glens Falls at Gloversville, 5 p.m.

Johnstown at South Glens Falls, 7 p.m.Wednesday, September 27

Canajoharie at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:30 p.m.Middleburgh at Mayfield, 4:30 p.m.

Schoharie at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:30 p.m.Wells at Minerva-Newcomb, 4:30 p.m.

Oriskany at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m.Northville at Amsterdam, 6 p.m.

Thursday, September 28Johnstown at Broadalbin-Perth, 7 p.m.Scotia-Glenville at Gloversville, 7 p.m.

Duanesburg at Fort Plain, 7 p.m.Friday, September 29

Broadalbin-Perth at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:30 p.m.Dolgeville at Canajoharie, 4:30 p.m.

Wells at Keene, 4:30 p.m.Saturday, September 30

Johnstown at Schoharie Tournament, 2 p.m.Watertown-IHC vs. Northville (at Herkimer College), 6 p.m.

Fort Plain at Galway, 7 p.m.Monday, October 2

Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at Mayfield, 4:15 p.m.Canajoharie at Northville, 4:15 p.m.

Duanesburg at Fonda-Fultonville, 4:15 p.m.Middleburgh at Fort Plain, 4:15 p.m.

Galway at Schoharie, 4:15 p.m.Minerva-Newcomb at Wells, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 3Hudson Falls at Gloversville, 4:30 p.m.

Queensbury at Broadalbin-Perth, 4:30 p.m.Johnstown at Glens Falls, 4:30 p.m.

Indian Lake-Long Lake at Wells, 4:30 p.m.Amsterdam at Schuylerville, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 4Canajoharie at Fort Plain, 4:15 p.m.

Fonda-Fultonville at Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, 4:15 p.m.Mekeel Christian at Northville, 4:15 p.m.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo at Galway, 4:15 p.m.Mayfield at Schoharie, 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, October 5West Canada Valley at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m.

Willsboro at Wells, 4:30 p.m.Broadalbin-Perth at Gloversville, 7 p.m.

Friday, October 6Amsterdam at Johnstown, 4:30 p.m.

Fort Plain at Mayfield, 5 p.m.Berne-Knox-Westerlo at Northville, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 7Dolgeville at Little Falls, 11 a.m.

Johnstown at Schoharie Tournament, 2 p.m.Galway vs. Ichabod Crane at Maple Hill Tournament, 3:15 p.m.

Monday, October 9Amsterdam at Gloversville, 7 p.m.

Galway at Maple Hill Tournament, TBATuesday, October 10

Wells at Schroon Lake, 4:30 p.m.Dolgeville at Herkimer, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, October 11Fonda-Fultonville at Fort Plain, 4:15 p.m.

Mayfield at Berne-Knox-Westerlo, 4:15 p.m.Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at Mekeel Christian, 4:15 p.m.

Northville at Middleburgh, 4:15 p.m.Johnstown at Gloversville, 4:30 p.m.

Scotia-Glenville at Amsterdam, 4:30 p.m.Johnsburg at Wells, 4:30 p.m.

Schoharie at Canajoharie, 7 p.m.Thursday, October 12

Frankfort-Schuyler at Dolgeville, 4:30 p.m.Wells at Crown Point, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, October 13WAC crossovers, 4:15 p.m.

Broadalbin-Perth at Scotia-Glenville, 4:30 p.m.Saturday, October 14

Gloversville at Amsterdam, 11:30 a.m.

High School Girls Soccer Schedule

� Coach: Zale Benton (30th season)� Last yearʼs record: 15-3-0 overall� Key departed players: Addie Brundage, EmilieEngle, Caitlin Handy, Abby Mosher, Alexis Romeyn� Key returning players: Madison Richardson,Madison Dunbar, Samantha Weaver, Julie Hickey,Abby Johnson, Bella Masi, Trinity Rathbun, RebeccaTrumble, Ashley Engle� Newcomers: Ashley Shelmandine, Kamden Bat-tisti, Sydney Eggleston, Alexis Klock, Alexis Mumford,Madisyn Schell� Coachʼs comments: “Weʼre very young, but thesegirls are coming from a successful modified programand are very skilled. They are working hard and ourteam chemistry is great. They know how to play thegame and are willing to work together to make thingshappen.”

Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville

2017 H.S. Girls Soccer Preview� Coach: Mike Hallenbeck (7th season)� Last yearʼs record: 9-7-1 overall� Key departed players: Charli Morgan, AmandaBakyta, Sierra Fancher, Madison Fancher, EchoCarey, Rebecca Brown-Weinstock, Hailey Bugaj-Dun-lap� Key returning players: Alex Benfatti, HarmonyPhilo, Sydney Loux, Libby Cook, Sierra Roy, AngelAnderson, Taylor Mee, Kerri Hauser� Newcomers: Madde Jones, Meredith Dennie,Tenecia Beckford, Katlyn Cwiakala, Skylar Brockhum,Michaela Ponticello, Alecea Jones� Coachʼs comments: “We have a good mix of girlswho have previous varsity experience as well as girlsnew to the varsity team who are looking to make posi-tive contributions. We will be a young team this yearlosing seven starters and four Foothills Council all-stars, but we are hoping the younger players will stepup to fill their shoes. I have high expectations for thisgroup and am excited to see how the season will playout.”

Gloversville

� Coach: Christian Sandel (2nd season)� Last yearʼs record: 6-8-2 overall� Key departed players: Julianna Taylor, Sarah Subik� Key returning players: Cescelee Brand, GiulianaCapparello, Shelby Crahan, Alyssa Duval, BriannaEggelston, Destiny Foster, Sierra Grant, RyleighHesch, Zariah Hetnik, Kacie Hunter, Jayden Mundell,Madison Nichols, Emma Rhodes, Sierra Rose,Kaleigh Smith, Stella Williams� Newcomers: Abigail Lombardoni� Coachʼs comments: “Despite returning 16 playersfrom last year's varsity squad, the Lady Braves soccerteam is still in a rebuilding state. This season, theLady Braves will be fielding a junior varsity team. Ourprogram's numbers have doubled in the past year.With our increased participation, practices have be-come more competitive. Our goals for this season in-clude being consistently competitive in regular seasongames, competing in Class B sectionals, and havingat least one of our players on the Section II Class Ball-stars. We have not competed in class B sectionalsfor the past five years due to our losing records, norhave we had an all-star in recent history. This year wehope to elevate our play and compete at a higherlevel than the past.”

Fonda-Fultonville

� Coach: Tara Caraco(3rd season)� Last yearʼs record:2-12-2 overall� Key departed play-ers: Shelby Dopp, Mor-gan Lathrop, AngelinaMannino� Key returning play-ers: Sydney Sheldon,Kylie Garrigan, CamrynMeca, Taryn LaFontaine,Sydney Benton, KayleeHampton, Rebecca Bat-tisti, Emily Frasier,Amber Baker, JulianaBuyce, Brianna Hubiak� Newcomers: LindseyHampton, Anna Gates,Delaney LaFontaine, Jil-lian Botch, Kira Williams� Coachʼs comments:“Mayfield is looking tohave a competitive sea-son based on the seniorleadership and experi-ence of players fromlast yearʼs team. Thegirls worked very hard inthe offseason and thispreseason in an effort toenter the 2017 seasonhealthy and eager for asuccessful season.”

Mayfield

� Coach: Pat Williams (2nd season)� Last yearʼs record: 5-10-2 overall� Key departed players: Briana Dean, Molly Sear,Mallory Baldwin, Chelsea Cirillo� Key returning players: Grace Fitzgerald, AbbyGottung, Jesse VanNostrand, Emily Everest, JennaThompson, Ally Queeney, Allison Morey� Newcomers: Carolyn Fitzpatrick, Morgan Lane,Lauryn Wilson, Hailey Williams, Allie Petrelia, BreannaBochenek, Mia Anderson, Kaylee Newkirk, HopeBuboltz� Coachʼs comments: “We are looking to rebuild theJohnstown soccer program and we are already off toa great start. Our numbers are already higher thanlast year and our culture is fantastic. We're lookingforward to stacking good days on top of good daysand to build towards having an excellent season.”

Johnstown

� Coach: Jessica Byer-walters (2nd season)� Last yearʼs record: 2-13-1 overall� Key departed play-ers: Victoria BaroneLopez, Martina Hughes� Key returning play-ers: Lucia Liverio, EmmaPatrei, Gabby Stanavich,Deliana Figueroa� Newcomers: JackiStanavich, Jarey Aponte,Antonia May� Coachʼs comments:“This is our best teamdynamic in a long time.We're looking forward tothe hard work these girlsput in six days a week. Itwill hopefully pay off thisyear. I have a positiveoutlook for the girls andour program.”

Amsterdam� Coach: Rob Klug (9thyear)� Last yearʼs record: 8-9-0 overall� Key departed players:Emily Denman, BellaMagliocca, Corrine Casey� Key returning play-ers: Kacie Corcuera,Naomi Fraser, RoseBarnhart, Zoe Belden,Kaitlyn Hayes, Grace Pri-amo, Hailey Parroti,Meghan OʼConnor, AvaNaple, Mary Zarecki� Newcomers: CaitlynPalmatier, Morgan Rossi,Amirah Carsno, MyaTyler, Coryne Leonard,Ashley Markert, MeganSnyder, Amber Vos-burgh, Emily Bush� Coachʼs comments:“We're looking to im-prove throughout theyear for sectional time”

Broadalbin--Perth

� Coach: Kim Lathers(10th season)� Last yearʼs record: 6-10-1 overall� Key departed play-ers: Amber Douglas� Key returning play-ers: Maecee Lathers,Emile Swank, ErykaSwank, KendallKennedy, Alyssa Nellis,Gabby Jenks, RhyonnFord, Liz Danaher� Newcomers: EmilyAbrams, Jayde Cotton,Calli Logan, Faith Rende� Coachʼs comments:“The girls are workinghard. We play on qualify-ing for sectionals.”

Fort Plain

� Coach: Ellee Miller (14th season)� Last yearʼs record: 6-8-2 overall� Key departed players: Bethany Mead, HannahSmith, Cassidy Ferguson� Key returning players: Madison Crouse, SydneyWeingart, Maddy Elliott, Madison Koelbl, JocelynHammons, Alexz Lathers, Abby Smith, Brianna Di-Mascio, Meghan Dingman� Newcomers: Taya Yacobucci, Kylee Rickard,Christina McLaughlin, Kaliyah Nichols, Emma Trahan,Allison Lamb, Olivia Stanley� Coachʼs comments: “After graduating nine team-mates, we are looking to develop a new look for our pro-gram. Our returners are very excited and have a greatoutlook on this season. Our newcomers fit into our styleof play very well. This team has worked very hard dur-ing preseason and I believe that they will continue to de-velop and gain strength throughout this season.”

Canajoharie

� Coach: Doug Ham-mons (2nd season)� Last yearʼs record:11-6-1 overall� Key departed players:Taylor Johnson� Key returning play-ers: Hannah Coupas, JillHadland, Brytney Moore,Kerrigan Groff, KarlieFoster, Jenna Forsey, Bri-anna Bace, Bre Strouse,Madison Whittaker, Jes-sica Miller, Bethany Varri-ale, Avery Feldman,Carina Oare, Emily Ovitt� Newcomers: AlanaBlowers, Emily Shepard,Grace Forsey� Coachʼs comments: “Iam looking forward tostrong leadership from mysenior players and excitedabout the young talent onthis team. We look to be acontender in the league.”

Northville

� Coach: Jeremy Bornt(15th season)� Last yearʼs record: 0-12-2� Key departed play-ers: Dallas Erb, Re-bekah Weaver, MarrissaMattice, Erika Foster� Key returning play-ers: Ruth Johnson, Cas-sandra Mattice, JoyTrezise, Makayla Court-ney, Jonni Stuart,Maigen Robinson, SierraMauro, Jocelyn Scribner� Newcomers: HallieStuart, Madeline Braunius� Coachʼs comments:“We are a you team thatis looking to work hardand play as a team.”

Wells

� Coaches: Kat Bilinski(2nd season), MarkLewandowski (3rd sea-son)� Last yearʼs record: 9-7-3 overall� Key departed players:Sarah George, Emily Gia-russo, Rachael Gross� Key returning play-ers: Bobbie Lee Hall,Emma Bilinski, LaurenGeorge, Hanna Spofford,Paige Crum, JulieJasewicz, Gabby Kluge,Patricia Cool, AlexisSmith, Gabby Kenyon� Newcomers: RyleeLamphere, IsabellaNichols, Rachael Lam-phere, Brianna Lam-phere, Briana McAfee� Coachʼs comments:“We are looking to buildon last year's success.We plan on taking it onegame at a time and con-tinue to learn and grow asa team and ultimatelybuild a successful pro-gram.”

Dolgeville

� Coach: Rob Martin(2nd season)� Last yearʼs record: 9-6-1 overall� Key departed players:Defensive and centralmidfield players� Key returning play-ers: Eight returning play-ers who started during2016 season� Newcomers: Twosophomores and onefreshman starts that willhave to play up to theirpotential� Coachʼs comments:“Our goal is to have theopportunity to play in lateOctober.”

Galway

The Leader-Herald/James A. EllisJohnstownʼs Ally Queeney controls the ball during the LadyBillsʼ Foothills Council match against Queensbury Sept. 7 atJohnstown High School.