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Hopatcong High School girls' soccer roster

Chiefs look to have bounce-back season.

Head coach: Hilary Gorzelnik, fifth year

Last year's record: 2-18.

Returning varsity players: Amelia Candelaria, Jr., midfield/defense.  Gabi Castillo, Sr., midfield/forward.  Rebecca Dhawan, Jr., midfield/defense.  Yalixsa Delgado, Jr., defense/midfield.  Donya Forst, So., midfield.  Nicole Jaronsky, Jr., midfield.  Nikki Kaminski, Jr., defense/midfield.  Trish Koenen, Sr., defense.  Courtney Macaluso, So., forward.  Shelly Pellinger, Sr., midfield.  Courtney Stillwell, Sr., goalkeeper.  Kristen Toropiw, Sr., midfield/forward.  Steph Vanbeke, Jr., midfield/forward.  Carly Wolff, Sr., defense/goalkeeper. 

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Key Newcomers: Rachel Meredith, Fr., midfield.

Biggest Focus: Last year was a transition year for the Chiefs, but they are no longer small fish in a big pond.  They've grown as a team, so they should be able to compete with the more experienced teams again. Gorzelnik wants to lead this team to the state tournament.  

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