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2006 record: 0-18-1, didn't make tournament

Returning starters (9): Kiara Zani, Soph., goalie; Melissa Psallidas, Soph., forward; Erin Lally, Soph., forward; Alicia Ward, Soph., defense; Tracey Dillon, Sr., forward; Amanda Goddard, Sr., forward; Liz Holsing, Sr., midfield; Stephanie Marlin, Sr., defense; Leslie Dager, Sr., defense

Returning lettermen: Aimee Carvalho, Jr., forward; Brianna Angiolillio, Jr., midfield; Hilary O'Brien, Jr., midfield; Ashley Moulton, Sr., midfield; Marissa Bayerl, Sr., defense; Kaycee Jannino, Sop., forward

Newcomers: Sarah Paladino, Soph., midfield; Jessie Lorton, Jr., forward; Caitlyn Battaglia, Soph., forward; Caitlin Reilly, Jr., midfield; Alex Bedell, Jr., defense

Candidates in all grades: 41

Captains: Stephanie Marlin, Leslie Dager

Assistants: Shellie Gauthier, JV

Odds and ends: Last season was North Reading's third straight year without a win. ... The Hornets only graduated three seniors, just one of whom started. ... There were 20 freshmen in the program last year, but only five this year. ... The Hornets lost their opener to Manchester. ... Sophomore goalie Kiara Zani was thrown into the fire last year and has looked strong in the preseason. ... The Hornets will be counting heavily on sophomores Melissa Psallidas and Liz Holsing to spur the offense.

Coach Jenny Quigley (5th year, 1-69-5): "We're still very young, but the sophomore class is the one that is motivating our team and is the one that we're building around. They came to (preseason) practice very prepared. We're looking for steady improvement."