''Teamwork" is key for Field Hockey team

by Cynthia Taura copy editor

A slightly smaller squad could mean an increase in teamwork this year according to Jackie Neary, field hockey coach. "We're a smaller squad" Neary said when comparing this year's field hockey team totaling at 16 compared to last year's 20 members.

Neary also said that she is trying'>to make it "more advantageous," considering the decrease in size.

However, there are some key players such as captain Lisa Reynolds, a junior, and senior captains Christine Aldorasi and Ash- ley Pietropaolo. However, other key players include sophomore Lauren Calamia, who saw "spot time" last year, which is defined as only limited time. "I'm very impressed with her playing so far," Neary said. Of junior Laine Reddish, Neary said, ''This year she looks much more mature, with more game sense." Sophomore goalie Erika Scheifele has some "big shoes to fill," meaning the replacement of last year's goalie, Mary Lear. So far, the field hockey team has had one win. On their most recent agenda was a game against Drew University. However, that game was made challenging because

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Drew has astroturf on their playing field. Astroturf usually makes a game more difficult due to it's differences from grass.

Last year, their overall status was fourth in the PAC.

This year, the team faces a tough schedule. They play next week against Rowan University.

It is considered a huge game because Rowan has a reputation of making it into the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Some other future games include Wesley College, Marywood University and College Misericordia, all of whom Neary described as "notoriously strong."