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Haverford - 2008 champions


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  • Bryn Mawr (13-11, 3-7 CC)
    (preseason poll: 8th)
    Key Returnees: Katie Merrill, So, H (2nd team All-CC; 2.61 KPS, .212 pct); Mikecia Witherspoon, So, MB (2.44 KPS, .226 pct); Emma Wisniewski-Barker, Jr, S (7.12 APS)
    Camp Questions: Who will join the frontline with Merrill and Witherspoon?
    Key Matchup: 10/1 vs. McDaniel. Owls are 0-16 vs. Terror since 1993.

    Dickinson (11-14, 6-4 CC)
    (CC 1st round; preseason poll: 6th).
    Key Returnees: Amanda Hayes, Sr, L (2nd team All-CC; 4.49 DPS); Kristen Lee, Sr, OH (HM All-CC; 3.20 KPS, .135 pct); Elitsa Gosheva, Sr, OH (2.74 KPS, .174 pct)
    Camp Questions: Who takes over at the setter position?
    Key Matchup: 10/21 vs. Franklin & Marshall. Devils' only win vs. Diplomats since '93 came at home in 2007.

    Franklin & Marshall (13-16, 7-3 CC)
    (CC semifinalist; preseason poll: 4th)
    Key Returnees: Nicole Morano, Jr, H (2nd team All-CC; 2.25 KPS, .255 pct); Pam Horner, Jr, S (5.81 APS); Jessica Poucel, So, OH (1.70 KPS)
    Camp Questions: Who steps in for four-time 1st-team All-CC hitter Margot Phelan?
    Key Matchup: 9/30 at Gettysburg. Diplomats are 2-9 vs. Bullets since 2001.

    Gettysburg (18-11, 9-1 CC)
    (CC finalist; preseason poll: 2nd)
    Key Returnees: Kate Yoder, Jr, MH (1st team All-CC; 2.41 KPS, .226 pct); Kristin Kotewicz, Sr, L (1st team All-CC; 5.12 DPS); Amanda Krampf, Sr, S (2nd team All-CC; 8.08 APS); Kristina Mercier, Sr, OH (HM All-CC; 2.29 KPS, .215 pct)
    Camp Questions: Can this team make the next step?
    Key Matchup: 9/26 vs. Haverford. Rematch of 2008 CC final.

    Haverford (24-7, 9-1 CC)
    (CC champion; preseason poll: 1st)
    Key Returnees: Rebecca Salvo, Sr, OH (2008 Centennial POY; 1st team All-CC; 3.63 KPS; .283 pct); Rachel Salvo, Sr, OH (2007 Centennial POY; 1st team All-CC; 3.08 KPS, .227 pct); Kelsey Cantwell, Jr, OH (HM All-CC; 1.91 KPS, .210 pct); Kate Comey, So, S (10.02 APS)
    Camp Questions: Can the Salvo sisters win four straight CC titles?
    Key Matchup: 10/7 at Franklin & Marshall. Teams have split last four matches.

    Johns Hopkins (20-7, 8-2 CC)
    (CC semifinalist; preseason poll: 3rd)
    Key Returnees: Alex Zenoff, Sr, MB (2nd team All-CC; 2.20 KPS, .303 pct); Sarah Feicht, So, H (1.85 KPS, .238 pct); Allison Cappeleare, Sr, OH (2.21 KPS, .195 pct)
    Camp Questions: Who takes over for record-setting setter Amanda Lewis?
    Key Matchup: 10/3 at Haverford. Jays have dropped four straight to Fords.

    McDaniel (12-16, 5-5 CC)
    (preseason poll: 7th)
    Key Returnees: Taylor Herrgott, Sr, MH (1st team All-CC; 3.51 KPS, .323 pct); Sara Hanlon, Sr, MH (1.75 KPS, .177 pct); Kristen Nuckels, Jr, S (5.44 APS)
    Camp Questions: How to produce more offense to go along with Herrgott?
    Key Matchup: 10/21 vs. Gettysburg. Terror has won last two meetings in Westminster.

    Muhlenberg (17-10, 5-5 CC)
    (preseason poll 5th)
    Key Returnees: Phylicia Lee, Sr, OH (2nd team All-CC; 2.91 KPS, .215 pct); Davi Gordon, So, OH (HM All-CC; 1.54 KPS, .183 pct); Christina Cangelosi, Sr, L (3.79 DPS)
    Camp Questions: Who will set for Lee and Gordon?
    Key Matchups: 10/3 vs. Dickinson. Mules have lost three straight to Red Devils.

    Swarthmore (6-19, 2-8 CC)
    (preseason poll: 9th)
    Key Returnees: Genny Pezzola, So, OH (3.17 KPS, .142 pct); Kearney Bangs, Sr, S (7.30 APS); Hillary Santana, So, DS (1.12 KPS)
    Camp Questions: Who will hit alongside Pezzola?
    Key Matchup: 9/24 at Bryn Mawr. Garnet looks to start season on high note.

    Ursinus (7-18, 1-9 CC)
    (preseason poll: 10th)
    Key Returnees: Mary Kate Wilmoth, Jr, OH (2nd team All-CC, 4.25 KPS, .160 pct); Elizabeth Roth, So, OH (3.35 KPS); Jennifer Fargo, Sr, S (8.53 APS)
    Camp Questions: Can young players turn experience into wins?
    Key Matchup: 9/29 vs. Bryn Mawr. Bears and Owls have split last four matches.

    Washington (11-18, 0-10 CC)
    (preseason poll 11th)
    Key Returnees: Lauren Feeny, So, OH (2.88 KPS '07); Kelli Canada, Sr, MH (2.00 KPS, .175 pct); Caitlin Ward, Sr, S (8.34 APS)
    Camp Questions: How will young squad adjust to new coach?
    Key Matchup: 9/30 at Swarthmore. Shorewomen have lost four straight to Garnet.