Souderton Area

Coach: Joe Hay (sixth season). Key performers lost: Michael Dechert; Rory Sinkinson; Brandon Long; Andre Beldham. Key returners: Ried Sinkinson, Sr.; Jake Kramer, Sr.; Will Leyland, Jr.; Landon Loux, Jr.; Kristian Stanczewski, So. Outlook for the season: Big Red lost a lot to graduation but should have a solid group in place to make a push when the postseason arrives.

Upper Dublin

goal is to keep improving and try to make a run to states like our girls did last year. With a strong nucleus of experienced players and some young upcoming freshmen, UD boys have a fun-filled and challenging season awaiting them.”

Wissahickon

Coach: Bart Schneider. Key returners: Griffin Bowers, Jr.; Giovanni D’Amore, Jr.; Peter Decker, Sr.; Nicholas Kang, Sr.; Ryan Keagy, Sr.; Luke Kibblehouse, Sr.; Edwin Kuffner, Sr.; Connor Laux, Sr.; Max Levine, Sr.; Noah Levine, Sr.; Nicholas Piscopo, Jr.; Anthony Schoppe, Jr. Outlook for the season: The Trojans have a deep roster and some seasoned veterans that could provide the difference in several contests.

Girls Germantown Academy North Penn

Coach: season). Last year’s record: 26-1; State Champions; SOL Champs; Eastern Conference Champs. Key performers lost: Maeve Wydan (Fourth Team All-American); Maddie Koerper (First Team All-State); Rosalinda Rivera (Honorable Mention All-American); Caroline Gillespie (Second Team All-State); Megan Zartman (Third Team All-State); Melissa McGuire. Key returners: Claudia Thamm, Sr., Utility (Second Team AllState); Haley Muth, Sr., Center Defender; Madeleine Voss, Sr., Center, Kaelan Daly, So., Utility (Honorable Mention All-State). Others to watch: Caitlyn Freece, Sr., Attacker; Taylor Halteman, Sr., Attacker; Katelyn Harkrader, Sr., Attacker; Olivia Pironti, Sr., Attacker; Abbie Broadhead, Jr., Center Defender; Caroline Dunigan., Jr., Goalie; Grace McLaughlin., Jr., Center; Jane Montague, Jr., Center Defender; Lizzy Koerper, So., Center. Strengths: The Knights are a well balanced team with a strong returning senior class and many hungry underclassmen ready to contribute. Question marks: The Knights just graduated one of the most decorated classes in the school’s history, winning four state championships in a row. Four girls are playing Division 1 water polo and one is swimming for a D1 team. This will be a big adjustment year for the Knights to find a new core to continue the programs success. Coach Grubb says: “The Knights will be looking to continue the success of the program’s past and compete for another State Championship.” Jason Grubb (second

Pennridge

SOL; fourth in Eastern Conference; made state play-in game but lost to Governor Mifflin. Key performers lost: Brooke Pritz, two-meter defense player. Key returners: Emily Eckelmeyer, Sr.; Reese Trauger, Sr.; Rachel Keyser, Sr.; Rachel Madden, Sr.; Ryan Bashaar, Sr. Others to watch: Megan Weiss, Jr.; Hannah Sayre, Jr.; Hannah Keyser, So., goalie. Strengths: “Returning five starters this year, three of which were our main offensive unit last year. Defensively, we are good set up 6 v 6.” Question marks: “Still looking for a sixth person to step up and take the last starting spot. Another question mark is our swimming ability. Have quite a few fast girls, some questionable girls with speed and endurance.” Coach Grant says: “All were starters last year along with Brooke, so returning five starters this year is huge. Looking to get back to the state tournament for the first time since the 2015 season. Also looking to improve our league record.”

Souderton Area

Coach: Joe Hay (sixth season). Key performers lost: Michaela Hershey. Key returners: Hailey Freed, Jr. Others to Watch:: Big Red has some experienced pieces to build around as they look to remain one of the top forces in the SOL.

Upper Dublin

Coach: Last season’s record: 17-10; third in the Eastern Conference behind North Penn and Souderton; 8th in the state. Key performers lost: Rebecca Pendleton (St. Francis University), sprinter who led the team in KO’s drawn and steals (Third Team All-State). Key returners: Kelly Regan, Sr., Chris Ianni (fourth season). plays every position well and earned Third Team All-State, First Team All-Conference; Sydney Menszak, sprinter; Alli Stelling, key defender; Jasmine Thek, So., rising star in goal. Others to watch: Sami Coccia, Jr., sprinter/defender; Michaela Caldwell, Fr.; Erin Andrews, Fr. Strengths: Speed up and down the pool and experienced players who played on the state tournament stage last year.

Wissahickon

Coach: Last year’s record: 8-15; sixth at Eastern Conference Championships. Key performers Radell. Key returners: Caitlin Valentine, Sr., goalie; Emma Benning, Sr.; Sophia Tsiobikas, Sr.; Anna Alberti, Jr.; Chloe Lovensheimer, Jr.; Becca Valentine, So. Others to watch: Jaclyn Staub, Jr.; Maggie Krieger, So. Strengths: “This team returns six of seven starters from last season and a young, but experienced bench. The Trojans’ record last year does not reflect how competitive this team was in a strong Eastern Conference. The team chemistry and experienced varsity players should be ready to build upon last year’s season and move up the ranks of the Eastern Conference. All-State goalie Caitlin Valentine looks to anchor a strong defensive unit as she continues to establish herself as one of the top goalies in the state.” Question marks: “The Trojans have moved into a beautiful new facility at Wissahickon and are making the transition from a shallow/deep pool to all deep. Can they turn this facility into a home-pool advantage? Can the younger players who will be playing significant varsity minutes contribute to this experienced group?” Greg Beyer (third season). lost: Taylor