As the weather gets a bit colder and all of New Hampshire schools begin opening their doors, it can only mean one thing. It’s time for fall sports to commence once again.

 This year, we are happy to begin our second year covering girls' soccer. We had a fantastic time covering all four divisions last year and are very excited to return. 

 We have reached out to teams across all divisions to take part in our annual preseason analysis.

 Today officially is the regular season tip-off on NHSportspage as we begin to take a look at Division I.

 This should be a very exciting and competitive group of teams looking to try to edge their name into history by bringing home a title to their respective schools. We here at NHSportspage are excited to dive right in.

 Our first of four girls' soccer previews is brought to you by our friends and longtime partners at Great Bay Community College!

 

 Division I Predicted order

1. Exeter

2. Bedford

3. Portsmouth

4. Bishop Guertin

5. Pinkerton Academy

6. Timberlane

7. Goffstown

8. Hanover

9. Concord

10. Londonderry

 The Exeter Bluehawks had an almost perfect season in 2022, finishing the regular season with an immaculate 16-0 record.

 They moved on to the playoffs, where Bedford challenged and defeated them in the championship.

 The Bluehawks have quite a program each year that maintains very high standards, and with multiple returners not satisfied with how their season ended, they’re looking to come back and avenge their prior defeat.

 Head Coach Megan Young is very impressed with the girls she has coming back. “The returners have been great so far. They have done a great job leading by example, taking girls under their wing and showing them the way.”

 Some of those returners include the two senior captains, Kristine Bickford and Sophia Nadeau. Coach Young also mentioned how one of the biggest things going for them early on is their depth.

 The players expected to contribute immediately include Lauren Raider, Avery Allard,  Nola Fletcher, Mia Albertelli, and incoming freshmen Isabelle West and Harper Levitsky.

“Seeing new players step up every day in practice excites me. It’s beneficial in the long run; we don’t have a specific star. We play as a team, with many girls getting significant minutes.”

 Exeter discussed the ending of last year's season earlier this year, but that conversation is over and over with. “We talked about it briefly, but now we focus on this season. We are taking it one day at a time and need to realize the past is behind us.”

 The Exeter girls are very enthusiastic and motivated to get back out on the field. They might have new faces, but their brand of soccer remains the same.

“We want to look at our strengths and weaknesses and build upon those every day.”

 The defending state champion Bedford Bulldogs are almost entirely new; however, they still have the same goal.

 With nine seniors departing from the Bedford Bulldogs, head coach Michelle Winning is relying on some familiar faces and some new ones. "We have lost some players that played a big role for us in the past, but I'm confident the returners will rise to the occasion."

 The Bulldogs will be captained by returning players Kate Mikol, Kyleigh Morris, and Lana Morris. "These girls are ready to step up for us. They've got the tools to be successful, and now it's about applying them and leading the rest of the team".

 Winning also expects significant contributions from Anna Diaz, Kaley Spittel, and incoming freshman Addy Kiley.

 Bedford prides itself on playing as a team and not revolving around one key star. They live by the motto, "Work together, win together".

 This philosophy saw Bedford play with remarkable chemistry, winning the state title over Exeter.

 Coach Winning sees the key for this upcoming season being to recreate that chemistry with an almost entirely new regime. "It's not about recreating last year's team. It's about recreating and applying the principles that made us successful last year, this year".

 The Portsmouth Clippers are a staple in the division and want to build off last season's momentum.

 Last season, they came just short of heading to the final dance by being beaten by Bedford in the semifinals.

 This team could've gone all the way last year, and you can say the same for them this year. They've been figuring out the team's identity as we go, and we are putting many pieces where they need to be. It's a matter of answering some of those question marks that we have heading into the regular season. As well as how quickly and efficiently we can do that."

 Some of those answers could come from Senior Captains Anna Parker, Haley Coombs, and Morgan Ruhnke. "The captains will be an integral part of helping us achieve our goals this season, as any captains are. But I'm confident our girls can lead on and off the field."

 They will have some good help this season from Honda Silvia, a scoring leader last year, and JV call-ups Avery Timmerman,  Carolyn, Laura Milk, and Addison Carroll.

"Those players have the talent. But the focus is on adapting them to our style and level of competition at the varsity level."

 The Clippers have been competing very hard at practice. Coach Mickey Smith has been making that a big point of emphasis.

 "We compete all practice long. Whether in scrimmages or regular drills, some form of competition is always involved. We want our girls to compete to improve and compete when the season starts."

 Other points of emphasis include getting better when the balls are in the air and maintaining crisp passing. Portsmouth isn't a team that's afraid to build out of the back with pressure. They want the ball and will do what is necessary to get it.

"We want to play with grit and energy. We want that to be from the tipoff until the last few moments of play."

 Bishop Guertin is a team always in the top half of the division standings. They do a great job building their program from the ground up to make it what it is today.

 In the off-season, they have been doing a lot of workouts together as a team and on their own to improve their fitness. "We've been taking fitness seriously. We want our girls to start the season in the best shape possible, and I'm happy to say this has been the most in shape I've seen a core group at the beginning of the season.

 BG lost five seniors last year but still has tons of experience. They will be led by four-year varsity standouts Alyson Guerette and Jessica Lacroix Hadley. Alyson plays as a defender, and Hadley Comeau will be on the front line.

 Both players are very talented and do a great job guiding both sides of the field. They will also get significant help from Alexa Pesiridis, Ava Suech, and Ava Borecki. Coach Winston Haughton is excited to be back and be with his thriving program.

 "We have a lot of fresh faces in the program. Many of our girls are ready for variety or have varsity qualities throughout our whole program, and it's very exciting to see. The girls are motivated, eager, and excited to play the game of soccer. And when the girls are motivated, it motivates me as a coach."

 At the beginning of the season, the goal is to get everyone on the same page and get used to the play style of Bishop Guertin.

 They want to be able to trust each other on the field and possess the ball. "They love to learn, and there's never a dull moment at practice. Everyone comes in ready to work".

 The Pinkerton Academy Astros had a very solid 2022, making it all the way to the quarterfinals before being defeated by Portsmouth in a close game.

 Fortunately for them, they have a lot of returning players who are driven to take the next step this season. Ten of those returning players are seniors who are pushing the narrative to surpass the effort, as well as the results of last season.

"One of the biggest goals the girls have set for themselves was to make it past the quarterfinals," said head coach Danielle Rappa. " We had a lot of girls that played a part in the quarterfinal matchup against Portsmouth. They got a taste of what it's like to make a run in the playoffs and are returning to exceed what we did last year."

 Those players include Senior Captain Hannah Sickle, Co-Senior Captain Maddy Schoenenberger, and Junior Kayla Silverra. They will also see help from Maeve Gilligan, who will be playing her first year on Varsity and starting on goal.

 Four players will control the middle of the field for the Astros, while others are expected to contribute immediately. That group includes Verity Ungero, Kathryn Bedard, Isabel Rolfe, Avery Carvalho, and Jailyn Gagnon-Avant.

 "The girls have played together for so long; they have genuine chemistry and can be a part of our team that I can truly rely on. They have worked on their game in the offseason, and I'm seeing improvements with quick touches once we have possession."

 The freshmen are another bright spot for Coach Rappa and the Astros, as she believes they have a very strong freshmen class.

 Pinkerton took four freshmen on the Varsity and Junior Varsity roster this season. "We have freshmen playing at the reserve level who have the skill level and IQ to play at the JV level. It's a very cool thing to see the future of our program look very bright."

 "The girls have set goals for this season at practice. Some of those include more room for constructive criticism and positive feedback, team chemistry, improving set pieces, and allowing fewer goals scored against us."

 After talking with coach Rappa, limiting goals from opponents is a big piece of their puzzle this season. She said they have been working hard at practices to clean up their defense.

 The Timberlane Owls had a great run last season, finishing with a record of 14-2 and making it to the semifinals, where they lost a tough one to Exeter.

 They return this year with lots of experience and talent. Led by Leah Morrier, who coach Jeff Baumann described as "An absolute engine even in the thick of it who can take over at any point. She can produce for herself and her teammates by reading what's happening in front of her."

" She is a player any coach would be happy to have, and she checks every box on and off the field."

 Another key standout for the Owls is incoming goalie Sophia Sayers, who has impressed the coaching staff of Timberlane in the offseason. Baumann will also get production from standouts Mia Morrier and Brooke Langlois, who work well together and have lots of chemistry.

 Timberlane will be a much different team than the one we saw last year. Coach Baumann explained that he has a lot of skill on his roster and has yet to decide who should play where. He explained they had not used the same formation twice throughout the preseason.

 "Trying to figure out what pieces go where right now is my biggest task. We don't know who will go where or if they will stay there. We have tremendous versatility, making us a solid team that can win many games".

 Coach Baumann also referenced their team's play style: "Last year, we were a different type of team. We revolved around the twins Anna and Elizabeth Hammer. But this season, we will possess a more balanced play style."

"We have a high-character group that works hard. It has been one of the easiest terms for me to coach. They're very uplifting and enjoy being around each other. They all believe in our style of soccer and look forward to building the brand of Timberlane."

 Goffstown is a team whose stock continues to rise after every season. They've only been in Division I for a few years, but their record continues to improve after each season.

 This year, they're very fortunate to have a lot of their roster returning. They return twelve players, nine of them starters. The Grizzlies will be captained by seniors Ari Grizone, Brooke Lazott, and Junior Bridget McGough.

 When asked about his captains, coach Nick D'Agostino said, "The captains have set the bar on our progression since they've joined our program. As they've gotten older, and their leadership role increases, it's more evident than ever."

 Coach D'Agostino has several leaders on the team, with eight seniors playing for him this season. "The leadership from not just our captains but all of our upperclassmen has been fantastic. They all show their leadership qualities in different ways, and this is a huge piece to our team. I believe the amount of leadership and seniority helps set us apart from other teams."

 Goffstown has a lot of bright spots, such as a new face as their starting goalie in Shannon O'Brien. As well as incoming freshman Elle Lavalierre, who coach D'Agostino described as "A high caliber player who's fun to watch and will be a big piece for us." This team has a lot of depth to their roster. D'Agostino stated, "In my 10th or 11th season coaching, this is the deepest team I've ever had."

 They're looking to use that depth to their advantage.

 The Goffstown Grizzlies have not stopped working in the offseason. They had over forty meetings this summer alone. They've averaged three games and two workouts a week. None of these meetings were mandatory, but the girls showed up ready to work anyway.

 With the effort on display, they have set the tone for this upcoming season. They're focused and in shape, with almost their entire roster running under seven-minute miles.

 The Grizzlies are ready to go and ready to start their season. They're looking to generate more opportunities offensively with their speed of attack, organization, and positioning.

 They want to become more consistent with their shot creation compared to years past. Coach D'Agostino said it best when he said, "Can't win a game without putting the ball in the net."

 Hanover finished the regular season with a record of 8-8. Head Coach Doug Kennedy is making it a goal for the team to get over that hump this season. "We hope to bump up last year's performance by adding more offensive firepower. We also want to improve our bench. We need our subs to be able to come in and be able to play strong."

 These are tangible things that he's beginning to see with his fourteen returners coming back.

 The Bears will be captained by Emma Campfield, a midfielder who will play her third year at the varsity level. She's responsible for the pace of the Hanover offense and is crafty in the open field.

 Hanover will also be looking to her to be a big part of their scoring. They will also be captained by Maeve Lee, a forward who can attack teams from anywhere on the field. She plays with a lot of grit and is extremely physical. Lastly, Syd Mclaughlin is a basketball standout who plays with great pace and is a key facilitator for Hanover. They will also see Nora Bradley and Sadie Ross play a big part in the upcoming season.

 Coach Kennedy clarified that it's very early, and the team is still looking to find its identity, as any team would be at this stage. He has found some trends in his team that he likes, "I'm seeing a lot of rapid offensive movement. We have been pushing the ball and pushing it well. This style of play has given us many offensive opportunities, which we have been capitalizing on."

 Kennedy also described the team's vibe continuing to thrive as tryouts and preseason have ended. He explained how tensions can be high at tryouts and preseason due to players looking to make their team and find their spots. Now that the preseason is over, things have been very positive, and the team is starting to come together well.

 Concord made it to the quarterfinals last season before their season ended.

 They had a record of 8-7 and are looking to "Build back what we lost when it comes to seniors and improve on our already solid foundation," said head coach Andrew Mattarazzo.

 There are many spots to fill for the Crimson Tide, allowing new faces to be in different roles. Coach Mattarazzo hopes the returning players can lead the team and help with the curve.

"We want to be able to jump right in and compete. We aren't trying to waste time; we want to be good to go and ready to go when the season starts."
    
 They will be led by senior center Whitney Valliant and Maddy Vezina, who have been phenomenal players for Concord.

 They will also get additional support from Raegan Wessling, Maddie Brown, Kate Dickson, Neveah Kalapinski, and Rachel Gridley. Coach Mattarazzo went into great length, describing the team's very positive nature.

 "The camaraderie is great, especially for a team replacing many players. We have been focusing on boosting morale early on, and it's working. The girls have been having a great time on and off the field.

 After talking with head coach Erin Dallas about her Londonderry Lancers squad this year, it was clear within minutes that this team is motivated and wants to win.

 "We have a very self-motivated group this year. It has one of the best team chemistry I've seen as a coach. They have great respect and love for each other. They compete against one another to make themselves and the team better. It's all about pushing one another, and they're doing it without me emphasizing it."

"They've been arriving to practices earlier than asked and constantly encouraging one another to be the best version of themselves. Just hearing about the vibe of this team would make anyone smile. And all this great energy on the field is created by a very junior-heavy roster."

 Londonderry has nine returning players this year, most of whom are in the core group of last year's team.

 The Lancers will receive significant contributions from Kate Slopper, a natural leader with a very high IQ, and Reagen Anderson, whose "players watch and learn just by watching her do all the right things."

 Other players to watch out for will be Reagan Delude, Addison Doyle, and Emma Slopper. Coach Dallas will have a lot of her roster in tune as most of them have played together for their whole lives.

 Many players began their varsity careers as sophomores. Now, as they've gotten a season or two under their belt, the comfort with playing at the varsity level has started to set in.

 They want to play a structured style when moving the ball on offense. This has been a key point for them this offseason and into the early stages of the regular season. They're excited to be back on the field and show the entire division what they can do as a cohesive unit.

 Salem enters the 2023 season as a very young team after saying goodbye to a whopping fourteen seniors from last year's team. The losses took a big chunk from their varsity team and the entire program.

 However, head coach Kendrick Whittle is taking the glass-half-full approach to many underclassmen stepping into more prominent roles.

 With only four seniors, he described the program's lack of seniority and numbers as a "Blessing in disguise."

 "It has created a great dynamic for the team, as everyone in the program will be added to the varsity roster. Everyone will feel like they're a part of our team, as the whole program will be on the bench for varsity games."

"They will all be involved, as far as the amount of time they'll be getting, whether during the varsity or reserve games."

 Salem will be led by senior captain Lillie Carraro, a midfielder who led the team in assists last season. As well as fellow Senior Captain Abby Gates, a "very tenacious, aggressive center back who isn't afraid of physicality."

 Junior Captain Noelle West, whom coach Whittle described as a "perfect leader and a 1v1 specialist", will also contribute right away.

 The Blue Devils will also receive key help from scoring threat Precley Marinelli and goalie Ronnie Pees. Coach Whittle relies on them to help the Blue Devils improve on issues that held them back last season.

 Whittle went into detail about how he wants to improve "Silly self-inflicted errors" and "We need to make sure that we are constantly focused. "Finding a goal is challenging in any game. But some games we played were very tight, and our silly mistakes were the difference between winning and losing."

"If those mental lapses weren't present, games that we lost could've gone a different way."

"It's not easy to win in this division. Competition is very high, and we can't afford to play against ourselves out there".

 Coach Whittle and the Blue Devils are focused on making the tournament this season and believe they have the pieces to do so and could surprise the division with what they can offer.

 

 We reached out to the head coach of Spaulding four separate times but unfortunately did not hear back from them for the purpose of this preview. 

 

 Nashua South has an exciting team dynamic this year, as they lost five seniors last year who all played a huge role in their style of play.

 Fortunately, this has opened the door for some players who played minor roles on the varsity roster last year. "We don't have many people new to our team or the program, but the people coming back will be stepping up in bigger roles."

 Those returners include Umass Lowell commit Ava Kopico, who will play midfield for South. "Kopico is a natural leader on and off the field, and we've continued to watch her grow year after year. She has all the skills to be a star, and we expect a big season."

 Former track and field Gatorade Player of the Year Soraya Ross, whose speed is a constant weapon against any defense, will immediately step in and contribute.

 South will also see help from defender Marian Mejia, who will stabilize the back, Lillie Stutz, and incoming freshman Ella Bois. 

 Coach Lauren Keating described the team as a group with a lot of craft experience and wants to showcase what they can do. "They're doing a good job adapting to a slower play style and being patient with the ball."

 Being patient and calm with the ball will be key for South as players adapt to their new roles. It is one of their big points of emphasis, protecting the ball and not forcing anything.

 Things are starting to click for them on the field as well as off the field. They've been doing a lot of team bonding activities to continue to improve the chemistry of an already motivated team.

 "This team has great enthusiasm. It's a new chance or a fresh start for a lot of the girls. We have some very motivated kids who didn't see the field as much as last year and see this as an opportunity. They're trying new things and are very happy to be doing so," said Keating.

 South will be a team to watch, with some young faces doing a lot of the heavy lifting for their program.

 Manchester Memorial is looking to bounce back this year after finishing last place last season.

 They have been working very hard this offseason to improve all aspects of the game. They participated in a summer league to keep their players active and have workouts all summer.

 The best part of their work this off-season was the participation and drive they've gotten from their athletes. "We got good numbers at everything we did this offseason. They have been working hard and have all understood that that's what we need to do as a team. We have to work hard to get better".

 Coach Gardner does have some bright spots on his team this season, one being returning Captain Payton Moran. "She can do it all for us on the field. She's versatile and has played a different position for us every year. Having a player like her can take a load off me as a coach."

 Other roster members will be center back Jocelyn Eosue, and a lightning-fast Elma Stitkovac.

 Gardner went into detail about the team's camaraderie. "The seniors are leading a very welcoming environment. They hang out often, get food after scrimmages, and have fun. The team might not be doing what they want from a win-loss standpoint, but they're having fun and love to play."

 Memorial is motivated to take a step forward as a program and is a team that loves to play with each other, which could translate on the field well and help their goal of improving their record from last year.

 

 We reached out to the head coach of Merrimack four separate times but unfortunately did not hear back from them for the purpose of this preview. 

 

 The Winnacunnet Warriors will be a younger group this year. After graduating ten seniors, they have a good mixture of every grade level.

 Head coach Nick O'Brien believes this has given his team some valuable depth. "I feel like I haven't had this much depth in all my coaching years. I feel comfortable trusting my bench as much as my starters."

 Coach O'Brien talked about their preseason scrimmages and is proud of how well this team is coming together. The chemistry has already been present due to many girls playing for the Warriors and playing club soccer together in the offseason.

 "The girls have played various forms of soccer together or apart. Everyone brings something different to the table. And as the season continues, we are fortunate to watch it mesh together and mesh quickly." Stella Sebeny and Ava Sebeny will captain them. Two sisters who are very tactical and see the game very well. They will also have a significant threat in the backline with Maitri Clifford.

 One of the biggest points of emphasis for Winnacunnet is competition. "We have been having very competitive practices. This allows the girls to compete against one another in every aspect of the game. It is a healthy form of competition that makes everyone push each other a bit more daily. It's not only about making themselves better, but making the team better."

 They have adopted a team motto that the girls themselves created. That motto is a set of principles: "preparation, competition, and unity." The Warriors are locked in to start the beginning of the season.

 "We are hyper-focused on what's in front of us no matter what it could be. We are not looking into the future, we are taking care of today and today only". The Warriors have a lot of weapons that make them a serious threat, but their mindset can quickly push them even further.

 This year, Manchester Central and Manchester West have combined programs to be one. There have been other teams throughout both programs that have combined in the past, but this will be the first year that girls' soccer is taking advantage of the opportunity, and coach Josh Bouthot is very excited about it.

"It's been a great merger. It's boosted the numbers for both programs. There were some unknowns to it, and what made it easier was that some of the other teams had done it already and had eased things in terms of joining forces. But it's been fantastic. You wouldn't even know that they're two different schools." They have embraced the merger and now have new teammates and friends."

 Central-West will have thirteen returning players this year. Coach Bouthot is very much looking for his seniors to show great leadership. Torrey Pedone and Katherine Olsen will lead them, two senior defenders who have been very strong and have shown the outstanding leadership that Bouthot is looking for.

 This is their fourth year as members of the varsity roster, and they will be critical in setting the tone and keeping other teams out of the box.

 Katie Mulcahy will be in the midfield this season. Still, she could see minutes in other positions as she can do it all when asked, as well as outside wing Gianna Arzilli, who is a third-year member of the varsity roster and will be an integral part of the Central-West regime. "Our girls have a lot of experience. We can only go up from last year, and we are excited to use that experience and compete."

 After going 1-15 last season, Central-West is improving daily to get better. They've worked on their attack, giving themselves more opportunities on goal. They've also prioritized their counter-defense. They know that a lot of these teams have some great athletes and are intelligent on the field.

 "We need to figure out ways to stop all the talent other teams have. We have been working hard at practice to create answers to these players".

 

 We reached out to the head coach of Alvirne four separate times but unfortunately did not hear back from them for the purpose of this preview. 

 

 Dover is a team that didn't make the playoffs last season but is ready to improve this year.

 With Rick Pelletier beginning his first season as the head coach for the Green Wave, he is starting to lay down a new foundation as any coach would be doing.

 However, he has observed some things on his new team that have him excited. "Our work rate is solid. We're working hard day in and day out. There are some solid pieces here, and we're learning how to play together".

 He's looking to captains Peyton Denning, who can see the field very well and slow the game down to make excellent decisions, and Megan Healy, who's technically sound and has a solid vocal presence on the roster.

 The Green Wave will also have some solid role players in Sarah Bastille, Emaline Friend-Gray, and Isabel Carter.

 Coach Pelletier and the Dover Green Wave have been working to get on the same page, and after observing a few scrimmages, they have been doing so. "I feel we've gotten on the same page regarding style of play; now we have to work on execution and endurance. It's the little things. Knowing where each other are, figuring out player tendencies, among other things".

 They're looking to build a better offensive attack. "We cannot be 0-100mph all the time. Building an attack out of the back through the midfield, then identifying and executing through ball opportunities."

 The Green Wave has had a great vibe at practice, and all want the same thing. And what that is is a success. "Everyone seems willing to put in the time and effort for that success, and hopefully, it will yield some positive results at the end of the day." Dover looks to show up and compete at every game, and all of those games matter for them. They are looking to put forth their best effort to challenge each team they play.

 Nashua North is a team built on unity this season.

 I asked head coach Jacqueline Thompson who would lead this year's team, and she said, "We are one; they are all models of leadership and support each other in various roles by stepping up. The focus is that they all work and support each other as one unit, one family, one program."

 North is very committed to each other and the vision set by Coach Thompson. Thompson has also been pleased with the versatility her team possesses. "We are building; everything is still a work in progress, but the player's ability to be versatile is what is working best for us so far."

 North also focuses on injury prevention this season, hoping for continued versatility. "With a small squad, focusing on injury prevention is important. Part of that has also been understanding how to be versatile and play in multiple positions and key components of warm up and cool down."

 The effort and work rate have been solid in the offseason and the beginning of the regular season for North.

 Influential players such as Sarah and Alli Frye, Kaylee Moore, and Lily Baker will take the field. Along with the rest of the roster, they will be tasked with improving the team's shape and transition game. They have been reviewing team film and putting together a list of formation drills to execute this task.

 Their ultimate goal this season is to make it to the playoffs, as any team would like. But Thompson described other purposes that the team has set to allow them to be successful and set some personal standards for the girls. "I want them to enjoy the season. I don't want us to have regrets after any game. We want to compete and  be proud of our level of play regardless of the score."

 Windham has a new Head Coach this season, Edward Dennis. This means Windham will be overhauling past years' playing style and incorporating new methods to play a new brand of soccer.

 That could be an issue for most teams, but after the preseason and just barely beginning the regular season, Coach Dennis is very pleased.

"I'm excited with how quickly the girls have bought into our vision and playing philosophy. From day one, the girls were happy with the plan and have put in lots of hard work to execute that plan."

 Senior Emma Kedzulak and juniors Meghan Husson and Addison Armstrong will captain Windham. These three players do an excellent job leading the Windham roster on and off the field, but Dennis noted that his team has a plethora of leaders on it.

 "Everyone has a responsibility to help the team in a leadership role." One of the most significant emphases this season is effort. Dennis wants his girls to show action and make the right decisions on the field. Execution may not always happen, but if the idea is correct and the effort is there, it'll continue to push them in the right direction.

 Windham is a team looking to improve from last year's 3-15 record and has been "making great strides in all departments." They believe with more time on the field each coming day, improvements will be noticed on both sides of the ball." They're taking the season one game at a time and are excited to get underway.

"The girls are always very positive with each other, never letting a teammate get too down after a mistake. It is an enjoyable environment to be a part of.

 

 Coming tomorrow: Division II