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Haverford: 2012 – 2013 Women’s College Squash Season Preview

Haverford, PA — Haverford head coach Niki Clement speaks highly of her team. “Haverford again this year is comprised of incredibly keen players who all have a serious desire to improve, and I as a coach feel very lucky to have a group like that,” she says. This year’s squad will be led by co-captains Randee Johnson and Caroline Nightingale, and will see the addition of five new players. Four of the newcomers will be joining the team after coming off training from other sports. This group includes sophomore Avery Weisel and first-year players Alyssa Kaden, Sara Madigan, and Emily Simpson. Bethany Simmonds, who played in the top 4 at the Westover School, is another first-year addition to the team and is expected to play in the top 3. Says Clement, “The Haverford women’s team has come a long way in improvement and understanding of the game; this season I think you will see the effects of this, along with how much they truly enjoy the game.”

2011-2012 SEASON RECAP

Season Record: 5-14

Final Ranking: 31

Team Championships: 7th in the Epps Cup (D Division)

2012-2013 SEASON PREVIEW

Program Status: Varsity

Head Coach: Niki Clement

Returning Players from Team Championships: 1. Caroline Nightingale; 2. Alex Love;   6. Randee Johnson; 8. Alisa Strayer; 9. Samara Flug; 10. Hannah Miller; 11. Mimi Fuchs

Graduated/Non-Returning Players from 2011-2012 Team Championships: 3. Kate Mundell;  4. Kira Jones; 5. Roxanne Jaffe; 7. Zoe Becker (Scholar Athlete);

Additions to the 2012-2013 Roster:

  • Expected to play in the top 3: Bethany Simmonds (Westover School)
  • Other Additions: Alyssa Kaden, Sara Madigan, Emily Simpson, and Weisel,

Captains: Randee Johnson and Caroline Nightingale

Team Goals: General improvement of skills, execution, shot selection, and overall match play while enjoying the game

Key Matches: Johns Hopkins, Virginia, Vassar

To read other team previews, please visit the 2012-2013 College Squash Season Previews page.

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