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Haverhill Field Hockey Preview

2006 record: 3-11-2, didn't qualify for state tournament

Returning starters (3): Meghan Hefferan, Sr., forward; Briana Guerin, Sr., goalie; Emily Maranto, Sr., defense

Returning lettermen: Shannon Keating, Jr., forward; Michelle Pham, Jr., defense; Colleen Whalen, Sr., forward

Newcomers: Amanda Bennett, Sr., defense; Carolyn Sall, Sr., midfield; Danielle Honig, Sr., forward; Armela Muca, Sr., midfield; Katie Sullivan, Sr., forward; Liz Barberio, Sr., forward; Sam Stabile, Jr., midfield; Taylor Early, Jr., forward; Jackie Hutchinson, Jr., midfield; Alex Barrier, Jr., forward; Jackie Pereira, Jr., midfield; Kaleigh Hanes, Jr., midfield; Kelsie Hinds, Sr., defense; Elizabeth Strong, Soph., midfield; Callie Joseph, Soph., midfield

Candidates in all grades: 46

Captains: Emily Maranto, Meghan Hefferan, Amanda Bennett

Returning leaders: Meghan Hefferan 7 goals

Returning honorees: None

Assistants: Melissa Najuch, JV; Nicole Demers, varsity assistant

Odds and ends: Returning leading scorer Meghan Hefferan is battling tendinitis in her Achilles' tendon to start the season. ... Perennial Eagle-Tribune All-Star trackster Sam Stabile is a newcomer to the varsity. ... Haverhill got off to a slow start, falling to Arlington 5-0 in season-opening action.

Coach Jody Sullivan (21st year): "I don't have a lot of depth, so we'll depend heavily on our defense. Our goalie saw a lot of varsity time last year, so that's comforting. If Meghan Hefferan can stay healthy, we'll rely on her. We also have a few kids I haven't seen much, but I have a feeling we'll be bringing them up. Emily Maranto started to come into her prime as far as defense goes, too."