Randolph Gal Ghosts Soccer
By Hannah Becker

With a new school year comes a new soccer season, and the Randolph Lady Ghosts have a strong team. The Ghosts got knocked out of the playoffs in the first round last year, but they have high hopes for the new season. Randolph lost nine seniors to graduation last year, Rachel DiStefano, Brynn Fabian, Kelsey Higgins, Emily Howe, Kelsey Inzer, Sharayah Nonemacher, Shelby Peltier, Morgan Stewart, and Sherri Young.

But there are many underclassmen ready to step up. Returning to the team this year are seniors Ashley Chase, Amanda Gerstenmaier, Bridget Harty, Holly Mugford, Gwen Reis, Hannah Scott, and Erika Smith. Returning juniors are Hannah Becker and Maia Binhammer, and returning as sophomores are Arielle Connolly, Katie Jickling, and Heather Mugford. The Ghosts also have some new faces, seniors Andrea Chase, Danielle Galbreath, and Sarah Kresock, and juniors Emily Beaudin and Erika Webber. New sophomores are Jennifer Chase, Bryn Keenhold, and freshmen, Amanda Bowen, Molly Poirier.

The team will be coached by Bruce Viens, assisted by Mike Czok. The Ghosts started practice on Monday, Aug. 14 and have been working hard for two weeks getting ready for the season’s start. The Ladies have high hopes for the season and are working hard. They open the season at home on Thursday, Aug. 30 against Union-32.

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