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Andover Field Hockey Preview

2006 record: 10-4-6, lost in Division 1 North first round

Returning starters (6): Nicole Gagnon, Sr., back; Christina Saccone, Sr., sweeper; Kristina Yu, Sr., forward; Leah Cairns, Jr., midfielder; Catherine Gross, Jr., midfield; Tameka Geaslen, Jr.; goalie

Returning lettermen: Kathleen Cheney, Sr., back; Anna Harrington, Sr., forward; Abby Cook, Jr., midfield; Heather Sullivan, Jr., goalie

Newcomers: Brittany Isenhart, Sr., forward; Laura Levis, Sr., goalie; Julie Walsh, Sr., back; Rosie Forster, Soph., forward; Nicole Giroux, Soph., midfield; Sarah Oteri, Soph., forward; Sierra Zwerling, Soph., midfield; Laura Dimitruk, Frosh., forward

Candidates in all grades: 56

Captains: Jen Quinlan, Nicole Gagnon, Kristina Yu

Returning honorees: Nicole Gagnon, All-MVC; Catherine Gross, MVC All-Star; Jenn Quinlan, MVC All-Star

Assistants: Sheila Salois, JV; Kristen Moriarty, Frosh.

Odds and ends: Captain Jenn Quinlan is out for the season after tearing her ACL in lacrosse. … Sophomore Sarah Oteri led the Andover ice hockey team in scoring last season (19-14|33). … Seven players were members of the lacrosse team, including Catherine Gross (32 goals) and goalie Abby Cook. ... Andover outscored the opposition 45-12 last year and had nine shutouts, four by Tameka Geaslen and five more by Geaslen and Heather Sullivan.

Coach Maureen Noone (10th year, 107-35-31): "Our defense is very strong. Nicole Gagnon and Christina Saccone have great stick skills and they don't get in trouble. Catherine Gross moves the ball quickly and is a very smart and experienced player. We have a few sophomores who are working to fit in, but we have played well in scrimmages. Losing Jenn Quinlan was a big loss."