Karle, Mount Olive dreaming big
MOUNT OLIVE _ Ally Karle has been part of Mount Olive's rise to prominence in Morris County volleyball and couldn't be prouder.
More than ever, Karle, a senior middle blocker, wants to see the Marauders continue their rise.
Montville loaded, optimistic
MONTVILLE _ It is not uncommon for Kirstin Godau to let herself into Kaitlin Sanzone's house.
Sanzone, too, goes into Godau's house avoiding the typical methods of entry - ringing the doorbell or knocking on the door.
Morris Knolls' objective: Score!
DENVILLE _ There won't be any holding back and there's no room at all for hesitation when the Morris Knolls field hockey team is on attack.
Everything needs to be carefully thought out so the Golden Eagles can increase their scoring output. Better yet, they want to put the ball in the cage early.
Haberthur's dream comes true
DENVILLE _ For long-time Morris Knolls High School assistant field hockey coach Kristin Haberthur, becoming the head coach of the program has been the fulfillment of a dream that she has had for almost two decades.
"I have been an athlete my entire life and have known since high school that I wanted to be a head coach," Haberthur said. "I wanted to emulate the great coaches that I had growing up."
Potzer is Racine's replacement at Kinnelon
KINNELON _ If anyone can tell if a soccer team is playing robotically, it's new Kinnelon coach Jason Potzer.
The former High Point girls soccer coach, who teaches technology courses at Kinnelon, was hired to take over the Colts in late May. He replaces legendary coach Steve Racine who resigned at the end of last season. Kinnelon finished with an 18-5-1 record and reached the Morris County Tournament final in 2011.
Aunt Jen still inspires Hanover Park's Gianna Tino
Madison's McCabe to Richmond
MADISON _ A soothing warmth came over Caroline McCabe during her first visit to the University of Richmond in late February of 2011.
It wasn't just the friendly coaches and players, the campus and, of course, the educational opportunities that impressed McCabe, goalie for the Madison High School field hockey team. One more element appealed to her - the weather.
Wangerin off to Wake Forest
BOONTON _ More and more, Boonton's field hockey players are attending multiple camps and joining club teams.
That's because they witnessed firsthand the benefits of extra work by having Krysta Wangerin in the program.
Kinnelon's Racine steps down
KINNELON _ Steve Racine's daughters are getting older and it's no surprise that they're passionate about soccer - and excelling at it.
As coach of the Kinnelon High School girls team, Racine often didn't have the opportunity to see them play.
MCGSCA honors its best
MOUNTAIN LAKES _ It wasn't the longest walk Madison's Catherine Zimmerman had ever taken, but she looked a trifle uncomfortable doing it.
The senior midfielder would much rather be dribbling a soccer ball than acknowledging and accepting the honor of Player of The Year from the Morris County Girls Soccer Coaches Association on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Zeris Inn.
