2024 Morris/Sussex girls soccer team-by-team preview capsules

NJAC-Liberty

HANOVER PARK

Coach: Erin Fulton, 14th season

Last year: 16-4-1, 9-2 NJAC-Liberty; NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Gia D'Alessio; Sr. D Ryan O'Leary; Sr. M Abby Liebhauser (6g); Sr. F Nicolette Peluso; Sr. D Alexis Langereis; Jr. F Lauren Schmit; Jr. M Andrea DiSessa; Jr. M Sydney Shephard; Jr. G Sabrina Casola

Outlook: The young Hornets expect to continue Hanover Park's winning tradition.

More: How Hanover Park outlasted rival Madison to claim another girls soccer sectional title

MADISON

Coach: Marc Dovico, third season

Last year: 17-3, 11-0 NJAC-Liberty champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Gabby Mariani (8g, 6a); Sr. M Maddie Aromando (5g, 3a); Sr. D Avery Visich; Sr. F Alana Flynn; Sr. F Leah Fass; Jr. M Anna Gominiak (5g, 3a); Jr. D Kate Reigle; Jr. D Elizabeth Green; Jr. D Giada Oppermann; So. M Camryn Visich (4g, 6a); So. G Antonia Waddington

Outlook: Veteran Madison hopes to defend its division title and capture the North 2, Group 2 championship.

MORRIS TECH

Coach: Mike Harriott, 13th season

Last year: 11-7-3, NJTAC small-school champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Izzy Tahiri; Sr. Hannah Bugarin; Sr. Chelsey Fenyk; Sr. Hadley Padfield; Sr. Sarah Klich; Sr. Alexis Mammon; Sr. Bella DiSerio; Jr. Lydia Ulmann; Jr. Julia Kass

Outlook: The Devils hope to compete in the NJAC-Liberty, and defend their NJTAC title.

MOUNTAIN LAKES

Coach: Sean Maurizi, third season

Last year: 15-7, two-time NJSIAA Group 1 champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Daisy Duda (11g, 15a); Sr. F Abigail Hawes (17g, 3a); Sr. F Maya Ritchie (8g, 4a); Sr. F/M Brooke Ulan; Sr. D Chloe Esposito; Sr. D Greta Foli; Sr. M Vidhi Patel; Jr. Emma McAuliffe; Jr. Emily Tamayo; Jr. M Kristine Squeglia; Jr. M Katelyn Squeglia; Jr. M Cate Conklin; Jr. D Lindsay Park; So. F/M Ashton Parker; So. G Shea Sutter

Newcomers: So. D Lucy Miles; So. F/M Selene Ariano; So. D Sophia Ritchie; Fr. F/M Samantha Trimble; Fr. M Skyler Wyatt

Outlook: The veteran Lakers have won three of the last four Group 1 titles .

PARSIPPANY

Coach: P.J. Koeck, seventh season

Last year: 8-8-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Bhumika Chavan (3g, 3a); Sr. D Marisa Christ; Sr. F Amanda Dean (9g); Sr. F Jaslyn Vargas (3g, 3a); Sr. M/D Aubrey Kaye; Sr. D Gabby Bukwich; Jr. M Sofia Cascio; So. D Mishka Kapadia; So. D Sloka Shah; So. D Neha Bondalakunta; So. M/D Julianna Perez; So. F Jackie Reid; So. M/D Jasmine Booker; So. F/M Avery Sussino; So. D Aafiya Sarkhot; So. D Charlotte Inauen

Newcomers: Fr. M/D Ava Rodriguez; Fr. M Riya Nair; Fr. M Rahima Qasemi

Outlook: Parsippany lost seven starters to graduation, but hopes to remain competitive in the NJAC-Liberty.

PEQUANNOCK

Coach: Jon McBurney, eighth season

Last year: 20-2, 12-0 NJAC-Independence champion; NJSIAA North 1 Group 1 champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Gianna DiSimoni (9g, 8a); Sr. G Zoe Wizner ; Sr. F Riley Chomko (8g, 3a); Jr. D Emily Zegler (4g, 2a); Jr. F Caitlin Zegler (14g, 6a); Jr. M Cecelia Colvin; So. M Victoria Lach; So. F Ava Martino

Newcomers: Sr. F Meaghan Albinson; So. D Amelia Murphy; So. D Shea Carlon; So. D Callie Koldyk; Fr. M Catalina Prezioso; Fr. M Kiley Cannan; Fr. G/D Marissa Vega

Outlook: Young Pequannock expects to remain competitive after moving to the NJAC-Liberty.

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WHIPPANY PARK

Coach: Gary Schewighardt, first season

Last year: 5-12-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Alessandra Middleton; Sr. M Molly Mack; Sr. D Sofia Rotella; Sr. F Ava Sarrel; Sr. F Taylor Gasparine; Sr. F Ava DiCostanzo; Jr. D Ella DiCostanzo; Jr. M Nicolette Liloia; Jr. F Alexa Bowe; Jr. F Sofia DiMuzio; Jr. F Carmina Facchino; So. D Samantha Battista; So. D Peyton Morales; So. F Stephanie Meier; So. F Rebecca McClain

Newcomers: Sr. D Katie Shannon; Jr. G Kiera Swartz; So. D Megan Cusmano; Fr. M Reagan Ghadina

Outlook: Whippany Park expects to be competitive in the NJAC-Liberty.

NJAC-Independence

BOONTON

Coach: Wayne Barretto, second season

Last year: 1-15-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M/F Megan Campos; Sr. M Ashley Suplicki; Jr. D Alexis Visioli; So. Anastasia Showalter-Little

Newcomers: Sr. F Vallery Rios; Fr. G Jordan Hicinbotham

Outlook: Young but experienced Boonton expects to be more competitive.

KINNELON

Coach: Steve Racine, 13th season

Last year: 11-6-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Alessia Cerulo (28g, 17a); Jr. M Madison Gigante; Jr. M Abby Talbot; Jr. M Gianna Famularo; Jr. M Paige Drazenovic; Jr. D Madison Mortimer; Jr. D Kendal Koger; Jr. F/M Montana Brush; Jr. G Kelly Donaldson; So. F Taylor Mulch (15g, 13a); So. F/M Caitlin Wagner; So. M/D Hailey Nolan

Newcomers: Fr. M/F Olivia Kurzecki; Fr. M/F Grace Olayinka; Fr. D/M Isabella Vuturo; Fr. D Lauren Mortimer

Outlook: Racine is back for his third stint coaching girls soccer at Kinnelon (183-78-21).

MORRIS CATHOLIC

Coach: Emily Baricevic, second season

Last year: 4-13-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Maeve Whalen; Sr. D Karyna Gonzalez; Sr. M/D Gianna Lepore; Sr. F/M Maria Thekkethala; Sr. F/D Andie Acuna; Jr. F/M Pia DiGregorio; Jr. M/D Lily Phalen-Fonseca; Jr. D Lily Whalen; Jr. M/F Madison Richardson; Jr. M Morgan Fitzpatrick; Jr. G Riley Fitzpatrick; So. M Olivia Healy

Newcomers: Fr. M Olivia Concepcion

Outlook: Morris Catholic lacks depth but is determined to succeed.

MORRISTOWN BEARD

Coach: Matt Guidon, third season

Last year: 8-9

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Jess Byrne; Sr. D/M Rebecca Lerner; Sr. M Gianna Azevedo; Sr. D Cole Heck; Sr. D Molly Baker; Jr. D Molly Sommer; Jr. G Kelsey Limbert; Jr. M Jaime Rosenbloom; Jr. D Hannah Mortazavi; So. D Riley Sargent; So. F Clara Frei; So. F Lizzy Visvikis

Newcomers: Fr. F Caitlin Carr; Fr. G Charley Kretten; Fr. M Morgan Horowitz; Fr. F Alyssa Katz; Fr. D Emily Schwegel; Fr. M Mya Flaumenbaum

Outlook: Morristown Beard hopes returning players can propel them to the top of the NJAC-Independence.

ST. ELIZABETH

Coach: Ardi Emini, second season

Last year: 4-16

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Maggie Misita; Sr. M Isabella Prestia; Sr. M/D Kayla Pizzi; Jr. M/D Piper Misita; Jr. M/D Isabella Pribula

Newcomers: Fr. M Olivia MacWhannell; Fr. M Ella Hopler; Fr. F Caroline Kallio

Outlook: The Panthers hope to continue to progress.

VILLA WALSH

Coach: Mark Cassidy, first season

Last year: 15-6, 9-3 NJAC-Independence

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Sofia Jordao; Sr. F Skyler Pela; Sr. D Isabella Pizzo; Sr. F Avery Poruczynski; Jr. M Jane Anderson; Jr. D Kayley Bascom; Jr. M Clodagh Bateson; Jr. D Tessa Bowers; Jr. D Cara Fitzpatrick; Jr. D Sofia Kearns; Jr. G Gigi Longo; Jr. F Ashlee Martin

Newcomers: Fr. F Kayla Burrell; Fr. M Serena Sabatella

Outlook: Cassidy inherits an experienced team from Kristin McCormick, the coach for more than a decade.

NJAC-American

CHATHAM

Coach: Anthony Correale, third season

Last year: 20-2, 9-1 NJAC-American champion; three-time Morris County Tournament champion ; North 2, Group 3 champion; Group 3 champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Abigail Droner; Sr. D McKenna Hogan; Sr. M Lauren Tracey; Sr. M Mia Semioli; Sr. M Sophie Monks; Sr. M Daryn Foertsch; Sr. G Kathleen Rooney; Jr. M Alex Donoghue; Jr. F Amanda Thornton; Jr. M Leah Tapper

Newcomers: Jr. D Gabriela Markwell; Jr. D Tierney Regan; So. M Sophie D'Egidio; So. M Molly Haid; Fr. G Charlotte Nelson; Fr. M Lucy Arps; Fr. M Emily Piskadlo

Outlook: Chatham hopes to defend its many 2023 titles.

MENDHAM

Coach: Sean Goldsworthy, fifth season

Last year: 4-12-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M/F Ava Hartle; Sr. D Stellina Strange; Sr. M Phoebe Wintz; Sr. Andrea Albetsen-Dominguez; Sr. G Brynn Gambuti; Sr. M/F Gretchen Higgins; Jr. D Grace Monahan; So. Maeve Robbins; So. Alix Argobright; So. Margo Higgins

Outlook: Young but experienced, Mendham expects to improve.

MORRIS KNOLLS

Coach: Stephan Zdanowicz, 23rd season

Last year: 14-8, 5-5 NJAC-American

Returning letter-winners: Sr. Kaitlyn Forand; Sr. Madison Kenny; Sr. Charlee Perna; Sr. Giana Mikula; Jr. Alexa Grazioli; Jr. Julianna Critchley; Jr. Emma Dirmann; Jr. Margareta Krasnomowitz; Jr. Lucia Nash; Jr. Maria Tzoumas; Jr. Tariyana Sango; So. Tessa Simone

Newcomers: So. Isabela Pimenta; So. Megan Forand

Outlook: Kaitlin Forand and Perna will help Morris Knolls build from the back.

MOUNT OLIVE

Coach: Kiley Richardson, first season

Last year: 3-13-2, 1-7-2 NJAC-American

Returning letter-winners:

Newcomers: Fr. Eshaal Aziz; Fr. Natalie Bilheimer; Fr. Brianna Burrini; Fr. Sophia Conelli; Fr. Deborah Decker; Fr. Layla Frederick; Fr. Sydney Gallagher; Fr. Kayleigh Hannah; Fr. Lia Held; Fr. Riley Kazan; Fr. Natasha Maher; Fr. Alysha Mehta; Fr. Kayla Paez; Fr. Geraldine Portilla; Fr. Aaliyah Rock; Fr. Katelyn Rodas; Fr. Erika Ryan; Fr. Leah Swaim; Fr. Sofia Villareal; Fr. Angelina Vizcaino

Outlook: Mount Olive is rebuilding under its new coaching staff.

RANDOLPH

Coach: Kimberly Bradley, third season

Last year: 18-3-2, 10-0-1 NJAC-National champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Jordana Denegri; Sr. M Rylie Van Wingerden; Sr. M Chelsea Renna; Sr. M Cora Kim; Sr. G Kate Sullivan; Sr. F Ella Garry; Sr. F Tamara Khattab; Sr. Kayla Brand; Sr. Mia Mugavero; Sr. Keira Ferraro; Jr. M Carlie Wysocki; Jr. Reina Daniel; Jr. G Jamie Donnelly; So. D Lulu Wenger; So. M Amiyah Soto; So. M Carly Renna

Newcomers: Jr. D Lauren Kuridza; Fr. M Dana Cozza; Fr. D Macie Wysocki

Outlook: With nine starters remaining, the veteran Rams are prepared for the challenge of the NJAC-American.

SPARTA

Coach: Daniel Trappe, sixth season

Last year: 14-3, 7-2 NJAC-American; Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Abigail Connors (9g, 14a); Sr. F Uma Kowalski (5g, 6a); Sr. D Gina Stankiewicz (3g, 4a); Sr. D Katie Sutton; Sr. M Ingrid Brevig (2g, 5a); Jr. D Kayla Barreau; Jr. F Adriana Dolinksi (5g, 2a); Jr. M Chenin Wilson; Jr. D Alyssa Claburri; Jr. G Sam Vasquez; Jr. G Riley Molbury; So. M/F Abigail Rodek

Newcomers: Jr. D/M Kayla Johnson; So. D Brianna Stankiewicz; Fr. M/F Mya Grycuk; Fr. F Makayla Brown; Fr. F Courtney Wagner; Fr. D Alexa Cotto

Outlook: Veteran Sparta hopes to defend its HWS title and advance farther in the NJSIAA Tournament.

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WEST MORRIS

Coach: Ken Rossi, 22nd season

Last year: 9-5-3

Returning letter-winners: . Sr. G Paytyn Crisp; Sr. M Brooke Cubbage; Sr. M Sofia Sardeira; Sr. D Allison Tuleya; Sr. D Lily Ciavolella; Sr. M Ella Marinelli; Sr. M Riley Mastriani; Jr. D Ella Fuller; Jr. M Marissa Krentz; Jr. F Kaitlyn Faulkner; Jr. D Mia Marinelli; So. F Georgia Hostler; So. F Alanna Viera; So. M Kaylee Vieira

Newcomers: M Rachel Dilling; G Kylie Martire; F Erin Reade; M Layla Collis; Caroline Sardeira

Outlook: Experienced West Morris expects to challenge for the NJAC-American title.

NJAC-National

MONTVILLE

Coach: Nicholas Sands, seventh season

Last year: 3-15

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Julia Swanson; Sr. M Gisela LoGrasso; Sr. F Michelle Korneev; Sr. G Hannah DeAngelis; Jr. D Lily Smith; Jr. D Mia Mangill; Jr. D Kayla Capobianco; Jr. F Ruby Brodsky; Jr. M Eden Brodsky; Jr. D Natalia Bodyziak; Jr. F Alaina Berkowitz; Jr. M Avery Arcaro; So. M Zara Serukur

Outlook: The veteran Mustangs are hoping to earn NJAC-National victories.

MORRIS HILLS

Coach: Danielle Stauss, fourth season

Last year: 3-12-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G/D Amber Bartolomeo; Sr. G/D Shaina Sacket; Sr. F/M Emily Mulroony; Sr. M Caitlyn Bogert; Sr. D Emma Wahlers; Sr. F Genessis Mayorga Bueso; Sr. D Alexia Clappsy; Jr. D/M Faith Bode; Jr. M Stephany Marolejo; Jr. D Jackie Sheldon; Jr. D Samantha Welsch; Jr. D Denni Gonzalez; Jr. F/M Carli Haigh; Jr. D Carolina Vasquez; Jr. D Twisha Rai; So. F/M Caitlin Kang

Newcomers: Fr. F/M Emily Jamhour; Fr. F/M Emily Jennings

Outlook: Morris Hills is relying on an influx of younger players.

MORRISTOWN

Coach: Ken Leeder, second season

Last year: 13-5-4

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Marin Fisher (12g, 8a); Sr. M Kylie McDonald; Sr. Lauren Murtha; Sr. Molly Oberling; Sr. F Abigail Schnipp; Sr. G Adelina Galea; Jr. M Maggie Fitzgerald; Jr. Isabella Mastrodomenico; Jr. Maggie Stork; So. Gianna Laratta (5g, 5a)

Outlook: Veteran Morristown expects continued success.

ROXBURY

Coach: Justin Renna, 25th season

Last year: 10-4-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Maddie D'Agostino; Sr. M Halye Greene; Sr. M Ally Yui; Sr. M Nikki Vasquez; Jr. Megan Schmidt; Jr. D Maddie Anderson; Jr. M Katie Rittger; So. Ara Ameri; So. Logan Knapp; So. Delaney Opper; So. Julie Capko

Newcomers: Jr. Sam Landis; So. G Sydney Malakuskie; Fr. G Maggie Smith; Fr. D Kiley Czech; Fr. M Maddie Hughes; Fr. F Nicole Romano; Fr. M Daisy McDonald; Fr. D Emily Brown; Fr. M Julie Gartner; Fr. G Kimmie Corrado

Outlook: Roxbury is building from the back after significant graduation losses.

NJAC-Colonial

DOVER

Coach: Mary Anderson, first season

Last year: 6-11-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. G/M Anastasia Booth; Jr. D Emily Gomez Restrepo; Jr. D Mariana Montoya; Jr. D/M Abigail Vega; Jr. G Eliana Thompson; So. M Sheyla Lopez; So. M/D Gillian Callix; So. Angelina Caballero Quiros

Newcomers: Jr. F/M Yuselfi Castellanos Sanchez; Jr. F Nicole Maldonado; So. M Valentino Aquino; So. M Sofia Garcia; Fr. F Maria Velasquez

Outlook: The JV coach for three seasons, Anderson is filling in while Samantha Gerardi is on maternity leave.

HIGH POINT

Coach: Nik Polizos, second season

Last year: 6-9-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Martina Lacatena; Jr. D Claire Sieminski; Jr. M Delaney Lamphear; So. M Kelsey Dippel; So. F Kenley Pierson; So. G Natalia Thornton

Newcomers: So. D Jada Tallamy; Fr. D/M Angelina Sampson; Fr. M Sarah Handwerger; Fr. M/F Cassandra Wyble; Fr. D Taylor Coleman

Outlook: High Point will be young, starting mainly freshmen and sophomores.

NORTH WARREN

Coach: Adrianna Suk, 10th season

Last year: 5-11-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Delia Voorhees; Jr. M Jocelyn Considine; Jr. F Anna Haselmann; Jr. M Alana Philhower; Jr. M Tavech Yawger; Jr. D Morgan Curtis; Jr. M Kayla Lobycz; Jr. D Cassidy Petty; Jr. D Katelyn Galante

Newcomers: Fr. D Sophie Stefankiewicz, Fr. D Ella Hicok; Fr. G Julia Smith; Fr. M Alisa Rizvani

Outlook: The experienced Patriots expect improvement.

SUSSEX TECH

Coach: Amanda Delfino, fifth season

Last year: 3-11-3

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Ashley Rached; Sr. M Luana DaRocha; Sr. F Tiziana Maldonado; Sr. M Tamar McPherson; Sr. D Baylee Smith; Jr. M/F Sophia Gomes; Jr. G/D Ciara Van Brunt; Jr. F Ariana Gaudinot; Jr. F Sara Holcomb; So. M Echo Leo; So. F Alexandra Yannetta; So. D Bea Douglas; So. D Courtney Lowery; So. D Ashley Seeley

Newcomers: Fr. M/F Sophia Everard; Fr. G Isabella Juliano; Fr. M Gianna Santa

Outlook: The Mustangs hope to finish with more victories than last fall, including at least one in the NJAC-Colonial.

WALLKILL VALLEY

Coach: Kate Savitski, first season

Last year: 0-13-2

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Trinity Richter; So. F/M Adrianna Romero; So. D/G Tara Anderson; So. M Jules Capriglione; So. M Kate Fahrenfeld; So. M Chloe Guether

Newcomers: Fr. M Jordyn Trinkleback; Fr. D/M Reagan Darvalics

Outlook: Savitski inherts a young team from Ally Hamill, the coach for seven seasons.

NJAC-Freedom

HACKETTSTOWN

Coach: Tara McMinn, 19th season

Last year: 10-6-3

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Caroline Lefeber; Sr. M/F Carsyn Corydon; Sr. M Stella Gublemann; Sr. M Ashley Lamont; Sr. M Blanka Varga; Sr. G Caitlin Coleman; Sr. M Reese Puma; Jr. M/F Leigha Gronau; Jr. M/F Sarah Armstrong; Jr. M/F Naia Deithorn; So. M/F Layla Flynn

Newcomers: Jr. D Sophia Niemirow; So. D Olivia Koeller

Outlook: The Hornets expect to remain competitive despite the graduation of 10 seniors.

KITTATINNY

Coach: Jeanette Spooner, fifth season

Last year: 10-7-1, 4-5-1 NJAC-Freedom

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Lola Brand; Sr. G Brooke Ginsberg; Sr. F Taylor Hough; Sr. M Abigail Marra; Sr. F Sienna Templeton; Sr. M Holly Sajdak; Jr. D Katie Sajdak; Jr. M Reese Redden; Jr. M Grace Nelson; Jr. D Erica Bode; Jr. F Kendra Deckert

Newcomers: Sr. D Abby DeFalco; Jr. D Ella Teta; Fr. M Ceallaigh Fearon; Fr. M Eleanor Decker

Outlook: Experienced Kittatinny hopes to make another solid run through the NJSIAA Tournament.

LENAPE VALLEY

Coach: Justin Meeth, sixth season

Last year: 13-5-1

Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Gianna Santana; Sr. G Riely O'Brien; Sr. M Molly Perry; Sr. M Madelyn Schuddeboom; Sr. M/F Mayla McClean; Jr. M Sarah Melgar; Jr. F Bella Ribiero

Newcomers: So. F Danielle Botto; So. M/F Sophia Parzero

Outlook: The Patriots are building on last fall's success.

VERNON

Coach: Casey Jacoby, fifth season

Last year: 15-5-1, 10-0 NJAC-Colonial champion

Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Grace Dobrzynski; Sr. M/D Grace Duffy; Sr. M Reese Hamilton; Sr. G Caitlin Hart; Sr. M Lily Henderson; Sr. M/F Alexis McCarthy; Sr. D Anna O'Gureck; Jr. M/F Monica Curry (47g, 14a) ; Jr. D Sophia Haw; Jr. D Ariana Ulloa; So. D Vanessa Curry; So. D Mary Duffy; So. M Emma Lally

Newcomers: Fr. M/F Natalia Bock; Fr. M/F Emma Heinzinger

Outlook: Watch out for Curry, who has already broken Vernon's single-season and career goals records.

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North Jersey Interscholastic Conference

BUTLER

Coach: Michael Macmanus, third season

Last year: 8-10-1, 6-4-1 NJIC-Colonial

Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Emily Costello; Sr. M Hailey Ferrier; Sr. D Abbi Klopchin; Sr. D Kasey Lewis; Sr. G Madison Meyers

Outlook: With eight starters returning, Butler expects to be competitive in the NJIC-Colonial.

This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: 2024 Morris/Sussex girls soccer team-by-team preview capsules