Head coach:Jeff Jodon (15th season)
Assistant coaches:Ron Hoover, Tim Kasper, Jon Jones, Mike Chiston, Brett Umbenhouer, Carrie Smith, Amy Robinson, Angela Hoover, Randy Khoick, Kristen McCarty
Last season:3-8 Key losses:Carly Kristofik, Amanda Mondock, Rena Struble, Julie McKean, Alexia Flickinger
Returning letterwinners: Lauren Catherman, Megan Ebeling, Danielle Reese, Laura Sengle, Olivia Bowes, Lauryn Davidson, Sasha Hutching, Mary McCulloch, Kara Miller, Nicole Reese, Brittany Butterworth, Caitlin Foresman
Key newcomers:Lisa Veneziano, Rachel Wallace, Jenny Weston, Christi Lerch, Jessica Simcisko, Jessica Brobeck, Shay Cramer, Megan Flick, Katrina Heeman, Jaci McPerson, Arika Robinson, Shelby Wellar
The skinny:The Lady Eagles are trying to keep competitive despite small numbers, with 29 girls on roster, although that is a little higher than in 2008. ... Biggest loss from last season was the team’s lone PIAA championship qualifier, Amanda Mondock, a three-time state competitor who was 13th in both the discus and shot put last spring. ... Versatile Danielle Reese returns in the high jump, long jump and javelin. ... Also back in the throws are Megan Ebeling and Olivia Bowes. ... Also returning is Nicole Reese in the pole vault, jumps and relays. ... The Lady Eagles have depth in the distance events with Laura Sengle, Lauryn Davidson, Kara Miller and Caitlin Foresman. ... Brittany Butterworth returns in the sprints.
Coach Jodon says:“We’re trying to get them some experience in different events and help the team out. The throws will probably be our strength. With Coach (Ron) Hoover, the girls will be pretty solid. But as a team it’s rebuilding, rebuilding, rebuilding.”
— By Gordon Brunskill
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