BEVERLY
Last year's record: 6-9-3
Head coach: Kristin Simpson (7th year)
Team captains: Monica Cassola, Sr., F; Molly Hannigan, Sr., D; Clare Leathersich, Sr., Mid.
Other key players: Sky Cowans, Jr., Mid; Katherine Creamer, Jr., GK; Rachel Willwerth, Sr., D; Caitlin Hardy, Fr., F; Kristin O'Connor, Fr., F; Diandra Crowley, Fr., D.
Coach's outlook: "Our goal is to go .500 (and make the state tournament). If we stay organized, it's definitely something we can accomplish. On defense we know each other pretty well and we have some young but mature talent up top that I expect big things from."
BISHOP FENWICK
Last year's record: 9-5-7 (Lost in Division 2 North semifinals)
Head coach: Karem Guilmette (5th year)
Team captains: Kristin Verrette, Sr., Mid/F; Sara Previte, Sr., Mid; Brittany Dolan, Sr., Mid.
Other key players: Keri Acheson, Mid, Sr; Becca Graves, Sr., GK; Lauren Toye-O'Donnell, Sr., F; Maura Doyle, Jr., D.
Coach's outlook: "Last year was the first time we played a tough schedule and there was a lot of concern about it. This year. we kind of know what to expect. We have a good foundation because we only lost seven seniors, and the leadership core has been good."
DANVERS
Last year's record: 19-1-3 (NEC Small champs; Won Division 2 North, lost in state semis)
Head coach: Jimmy Hinchion (12th year)
Team captains: Becky Landers, Sr., Mid; Kellie Macdonald, Sr., D; Brittany Russo, Sr., F; Gabby Vega, Sr., D.
Other key players: Corey Persson, Jr., F; Alison Tivnan, Jr., GK; Rebecca Cann, Sr., Mid; Alex Strangie, Jr., Mid; Brittney Zecha, Jr., D; Kristin Yost, Jr., D; Katie McKenna, Jr., D.
Coach's outlook: "Time will tell. We have six really strong players that got a lot of accolades back, but it takes 11 to field a team. Hopefully the less experienced girls we have back can get acquainted to the varsity game quickly. We want to try to live up to those Danvers teams that have come before us."
HAMILTON-WENHAM
Last year's record: 3-10-3
Head coach: Chal Congdon (2nd year)
Team captains: Katie Flores, Sr., Mid; Hannah Chmura, Sr., Mid; Danielle Carp, Sr., D.
Other key players: Caroline Savasta, Sr., Mid; Joy Santorelli, Jr., F; Emily Gaucher, So., F; Bridgetr Brown, Sr., D; Marissa Lampe, Sr., D.
Coach's outlook: "We're looking to build on last year, but the whole Cape Ann League is shaping up really strong as it always does. Despite our record we stayed in most of our games last year — and we're hoping we can get some of those close ones turned in our favor this season."
IPSWICH
Last year's record: 9-7-4 (Lost in Division 3 North quarters)
Head coach: Nancy Waddell (3rd year)
Team captains: Lydia Earley, Sr., Mid; Grace Gardner, Sr., D; Hannah O'Flynn, Sr., GK.
Other key players: Hannah Weagle, Jr., F; Courntey Long, So., D; Lizzy Barbarisi, Jr., D; Mariah Brockelbank, Jr., Mid.
Coach's outlook: "We have a lot of people with some varsity experience that need to take their games to that next level, to step in and be the main players. I think similar to last year we'll be solid on defense and we'll need everybody to be part of the offense."
MARBLEHEAD
Last year's record: 10-8-2 (Lost in Division 2 North quarters)
Head coach: Tracy Deluca (first year)
Team captains: Hayley Braun, Sr., F; Courtney Maag, Sr., F; Sarah Noyes, Sr., D.
Other key players: Katherine DiGiammarino, So., Mid; Meggie Collins, Soph. Mid; Meggie Collins, So., Mid; Lindsey Cohen, Jr., Mid; Cassie Rodgers, So., GK; Pamela Greggory, So., GK.
Coach's outlook: "As a new coach, you strive to have the best transitional first season you can. We are in a new, tougher division this year, so we'll rely heavily on our returning players from last year. I brought up a few freshman forwards to round out our team and expect all players will work together as a team on their skills, teamwork and gamesmanship. We have a talented young squad which is exciting as a coach because we can build a strong program this year and in the years to come."
MASCONOMET
Last year's record: 14-4-2 (Lost in Division 1 North first round)
Head coach: Paula Yanakakis (17th year)
Team captains: Molly Church, Sr., D; Amy Griffith, Sr., F; Kaitlin Sampson, Sr., D.
Other key players: Gabby Russo, Sr., Mid/F; Melissa Wells, Sr., GK; Kerry White, Sr., D; Zoe Cennami, So., Mid; Lexi Sheehan, So. F.
Coach's outlook: "Defensively we're looking good, but we need to find someone to replace Lucy Gildein (now playing at Sacred Heart) on offense. We have some talented young players there and Gabby Russo is back, too. Our goal is always to try to win the Cape Ann League and hopefully make the tournament — then see what happens."
NORTH SHORE TECH
Last year's record: 11-8-1 (Lost in Division 3 North quarters)
Head coach: Kristin Doherty (3rd season)
Bulldog seniors (No captains named): Ashlee Suzor, Sr., D; Amber Ventrillo, Sr., D; Casara Lane, Sr., D; Amber Hartman, Sr., D; Jessica Ventrillo, Sr., Mid; Loriann Lane, Sr., F; Jasmine Nieves, Sr., D; Nicole Leslie, Sr., D.
Other key players: Kelsey Levesque, Jr., Mid; Katherine Brebner, Jr., GK.
Coach's outlook: "We've been moved to the CAC upper division, which says a lot about how much our program has grown in just three years. We have a solid foundation on defense and some young players at the forward and midfield spots that will help us."
PEABODY
Last year's record: 19-1-2 (NEC Large champs, Lost in Division 1 North final)
Head coach: Dennis Desroches (3rd year)
Team captains: Casey Broughton, Sr., D; Emily Manoogian, Sr., Mid/F; Angela Ellison, Sr., Mid.
Other key players: Hayley Dowd, So., F; Victoria Digiacomo, So., F; Kara Digiacomo, So. D; Cayla Bucci, So., D; Brianna Griffin, Jr., GK; Taylor Provost, Jr., D; Katie Brunell, Jr., D; Sarah Gravel, Sr., D; Amanda Nihan, Sr., Mid; Kristen Nihan, Sr., Mid.
Coach's outlook: "Our expectations are high because our team from last year is pretty much intact. Our schedule is much tougher and to finish the way we did (last year), every team is going to be giving us their best effort. We have to be ready for that."
PINGREE
Last year's record: 10-3-2 (10-2 Eastern Independent League, second place finish)
Head coach: Beth Savarese (first year)
Team captains: Ariana Twomey, Sr., Mid; Grace Grinnell, Sr., D; Meaghan Souza, Sr., Mid/D.
Other key players: Alex Karamitsios, Sr., F; Kaitlyn Oliver, So., D; Jackie Maren, So., D.
Coach's outlook: "We have 12 returners and took on eight new girls, four of them freshmen. We have a good balance of new players and steady seniors. We're hoping to finish where have been near the top of the EIL. We play (top rival) Newton Country Day late in the season, so we have to stay strong and healthy to the end."
SALEM
Last year's record: 8-7-5 (Lost in Division 2 North quarters)
Head coach: Fred Day (First year in Salem; head coach at Swamspcott seven years previously)
Team captains: Jasmine Bryant, Sr., F; Desiree Deleon, Sr., Mid; Sarah Lambers, Sr., Mid; Lauren Schaejbe, Sr., D; Jackie Rocheville, Sr., D.
Other key players: Colbrook Phelan, Jr., Mid; Emma Titus, Jr., JK; Jessica King, Jr., D; Kayla Howland, So., F; Ariella Crowder, Sr., F/GK; Leslie Baez, sr., D; Alix Bryant, Fr, F; Brenna Burke, Fr., Mid; Maria Rodriguez, Jr., F; Ashley O'Keeke, Jr., Mid; Joy Lima, So., F.
Coach's outlook: "We have a good nucleus and I think they want to improve. I'm bringing some new elements to their style of play and they're hungry. They want to go further than they did last year."
SWAMPSCOTT
Last year's record: 11-7-2 (Lost in Division 2 North quarters)
Head coach: Francesco Recchia (2nd year)
Team captains: Danielle Goldman, Sr., Mid; Lisa Gambale, Sr., D; Carley hayes, Sr., Mid; Rikki Langan, Sr., Mid.
Other key players: Bridget Geno-Wong, Sr., GK; Maria Padovani, Jr., Mid; Alexa Goldman, So., F; Tess Gorman, So. F.
Coach's outlook: "We're building the team to carry on how well we played defensively last year. We want to play from the back out and actually attack from the back this year, too. With our schedule, it looks like we'll be grinding out some games — I'd rather do that than have it easy."
