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Sanborn Girls Soccer Preview

2006 record: 8-10, lost in Class M quarterfinals

Returning starters (12): Jessica Giconda, Sr., forward; Katie Latham, Sr., fullback; Rachele Ferrandi, Sr., midfield/fullback; Jaci Patterson, Sr., fullback; Megan Nedeau, Jr., forward; Krissi Romano, Soph., sweeper; Cara Carter, Soph., midfield; Andie Osterloh?, Soph., forward; Chelsea Rouff, Soph., fullback; Shannon Snively, Soph., halfback; Nicole Gianakakis, Soph., forward; Tamra Comerford, Soph., goalie (out for season)

Returning lettermen: Kady McCullough, Sr., forward; Jamie Fitzgerald, Sr., halfback; Kristen Nelson?, Sr., fullback

Newcomers: Angela Zukas, Frosh., midfielder/forward; Heather Zukas, Frosh., goalie; Nikki Penta, Frosh., fullback; Kara Morgenstern, Soph.; halfback/forward; Maeve Hurley, Soph., forward/midfield

Candidates in all grades: 40

Captains: Jaci Patterson, Tamra Comerford

Returning leaders: Jessica Giconda 12 goals

Returning honorees: Nicole Gianakakis, Eagle-Tribune honorable mention

Assistants: Derek Cangello, JV

Opener: At Campbell Aug. 30, 3:30 p.m.

Odds and ends: Starting goalie and co-captain-elect Tamra Comeford will miss the season after tearing her ACL in indoor soccer. ... New starting goalie, freshman Heather Zukas, and midfielder/forward Angela Zukas are identical twins. ... Sanborn graduated only one starter from last year's club, captain Rae Hughes. ... Nineteen freshmen tried out for the teem. ... Co-captains Kady McCullough and Jaci Patterson still keep Allie Fillio in their hearts. Their close friend and teammate died in November 2004 of undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes. ... The Indians are primed for their first .500 or better season since 1997 (8-8).

Coach Eva Lang (7th year, 28-68-5): "We have a very strong front line. Rachele Ferrandi and Jessica Giconda have been on the team for four years and Jessica is a four-year starter. Their knowledge and understanding of the game and how to win is very important. Shannon Snively and Nicole Gianakakis are both playmakers and leaders. (Heather Zukar) is a young and unexperienced player, but her technique, aggressiveness and confidence allowed her to earn the starting (goalie) job. We have high expectations for ourselves this year."