Q&A with head coach Roger Lupien
By Erik Buchinger
Number of years as head coach: Eighth.
Returning varsity athletes: Makaya Schroeder (12), Hailey Vollrath (12), Ryli Murray (12), Allison Graper (12), Tabitha Breitrick (11), Delaney Hintz (10), Elly Arndt (10), Kayla Klemp (10), Madison Hohn (10).
Athletes to watch: Tabby Brietrick (11), Elly Arndt (10), Kayla Klemp (10), Madison Hohn (10), Matgan Federwitz (9).
Team goals/expectations:Â Improve every week.
Team’s strengths: Speed at the front line and solid defense.
Team’s weaknesses: Lack of varsity soccer experience.
Team(s) to beat in conference: Wrightstown and Fox Valley Lutheran are normally the conference leaders.
Biggest games on the schedule:Â Local rivalry games with New London and Shawano are always fun.
What you want your athletes to get out of this season: Continue to learn more about the game, make friends and have fun.
Why fans should be excited for this year’s team:Â I believe that our young core of players will continue to improve and be better at the end of May.