Lancaster, PA — Most of the buzz surrounding F&M squash in recent years has focused on the men’s team, who moved up into the A Division two years ago. But the F&M women have quietly — and steadily — been improving. They won the 2011 Walker Cup in dramatic fashion, and they were even stronger last season under the direction of new head coach Gavin Jones, finishing 7th in the B Division. This time around, the Diplomats will be without perennial number 1 Morgan Smith and fellow 2012 grads Gabby Robinson, Tanya Arora, and Alexandra Woods. However, the heart of the line-up will be back along with seven new players. Among the newcomers, Emily Caldwell is expected to play in the top 3, and Cris Margaret Frias, Jazmin Matos, and Dana Rapisarda should find spots in the top 9. With more depth, F&M should be able to put more pressure on other B Division teams this season. As hard as they work, the Diplomats always seem to have a good time. “We are a fun, hard working team that enjoy training, playing matches and enjoy hanging out together,” says Jones. Fans can also look forward to more epic introductions by Associate Head Coach Ron Epps.
2011-2012 SEASON RECAP
Season Record: 10-10
Final Ranking: 15
Team Championships: 7th in the Kurtz Cup (B Division)
2012-2013 SEASON PREVIEW
Program Status: Varsity
Head Coach: Gavin Jones
Returning Players from Team Championships: 2. Roxanna Mead; 3. Halley Cruice; 4. Chelsea Ross; 5. Erin Golueke; 6. Katherine Perry; 7. Krista Lancione; 8. Elizabeth Gatling; 11. Henrietta Goelet
Graduated/Non-Returning Players from 2011-2012 Team Championships: 1. Morgan Smith; 9. Gabby Robinson; 10. Tanya Arora (Scholar Athlete); Alexandra Woods
Additions to the 2012-2013 Roster:
- Expected to play in the top 3: Emily Caldwell
- Expected to play in the top 9: Cris Margaret Frias, Jazmin Matos, and Dana Rapisarda
- Other additions: Lily Sands, Alex Matalon, and Molly Gilmore
Captains: Chelsea Ross and Stephanie Tzarnas
Team Goals: To Play in Division B again, to improve on last season’s performance, and to grow closer as a team
Key Matches: All matches
To read other team previews, please visit the 2012-2013 College Squash Season Previews page.
