January 2015 Issue
The Crusaders may have graduated ace pitcher Devin Smeltzer, but one of the big bats in their lineup is back to highlight a strong group of returners.
Haddonfield brings back most of last year’s roster, including sophomore double-play combination
Nicolette Barranger, a shortstop, and Sophie Maccarone, a second baseman, who filled the top two spots in the lineup.
Sophomore midfielder/attacker Alexis Pettisani had an outstanding debut season for Eastern, as she led the team with 54 goals to go with eight assists.
The Rams graduated 10 seniors, including 40-goal scorers James Higginbothm and Jeff DeAngelis, as well as Patrick Richardson, the team leader in assists.
Junior Jessica Bryant should be one of the top competitors for Cherry Hill East after placing sixth in South Jersey Group IV in the long jump last year and earning a trip to states.
Camden Catholic lost a big part of last year’s team in star sprinter/hurdler Benny Walls—who placed fourth in the 400 hurdles at the Meet of Champions—as he transferred
No. 1 singles player Zach Kummer graduated, but the rest of the starting lineup returns for the Rams, including several sophomores who played major roles as freshmen.
Clearview welcomed in three fabulous freshmen who all made an impact last year and should be in store for big sophomore seasons.
A preview of the best and the brightest in spring’s varsity competition.: A preview of the best and the brightest in spring’s varsity competition.
