Girl's soccer season previews

Kendall

Following their 12-5 campaign one year ago, the Eagles return nine seniors from last year's squad. Genesee Region Honorable-Mention midfielder Jamie Donahue is joined in the mid-field by Laura Convery. Forwards Katie Stiegler and Angel Privitera also return with defenders Alyssa Kludt and Lauren Cole. Sophomore goalkeeper Jenny Cole registered eight shutouts last year.

Key Newcomers: Amanda Rockow, Kelly Donahue, Katie Donahue, Brittney Thompson and Bridget Buzard.

Coach Kelly Illi said, "This is a unique group of girls that has been working hard since August 15. Overall, I feel we have improved our understanding of the game and have developed a team-first attitude. Offensively we are looking to be more creative off the ball and be more of an offensive threat than last year. In the back, we're young, but I'm confident in the talent and speed that we have. I'm very proud of all of the girls and we are ready to enter a very competitive division and get back on top of our league."

Spencerport

After finishing last season 9-9-1 and losing in the Sectional Finals to Greece Athena, the Rangers enter the 2005 season led by seniors Laura Willit on the front line and Stephanie Snyder in the back. Junior Andrea Kazmierski will get the nod in goal for the opening of the season.

Coach Jamie Schneider said, "I feel that we have a very well-rounded team for the upcoming season. We can be successful on both sides of the ball but plan on focusing on our team defending and keeping our opponents off the scoreboard. For the past two seasons, our division has been the toughest with the most quality teams. I am very excited to see how well this team will come together because I anticipate very good things."

Churchville-Chili

The Saints return six seniors from the Class AAA Section Five championship unit in 2004. Coach Nancy Thornton will rely on captains Jaime Eisenhauer and Liz Zorn along with returnees Brianna Diaz, Erin Leonard, Kirstie Linza, Mizzy Rider and Becky Wagner.

The Saints finish the season with three home games following four of five on the road in mid-September.

Hilton

Captains Becca Ritchie, Patty Nellis, Shelby Ritchie and Val Sherwood return along with Lindsay Carr, Melissa Luisi, Casey Reinhardt, Casey Oyer and Lauren Billotti.

The Cadets schedule features a key stretch in mid-September with five games in 10 days including road games at Greece Olympia, Webster Thomas, Spencerport and Greece Arcadia.

Note: Other area teams failed to respond to request for information.