Lady Rams return large veteran group

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Veteran members of the Roy-Hart field hockey squad include, in front, Alyana Kowalski, Cheyenne Stilwell, Izzy Santella, Madison Kelley and Brooke Zglinicki. In back are Cayla Burch, Sam Sperduti, Abby Glyshaw, Dillon Santella and Olivia Marsillo. Missing from the photo is Lorna Becker.

Boasting a good blend of seniors and underclassmen veterans, Roy-Hart is taking aim at improving upon last year’s 6-6 Niagara-Orleans League field hockey record.

In all the Lady Rams return a total of 11 veterans including seniors Cheyenne Stilwell, Izzy Santella, Madison Kelley and Lorne Becker; junior Cayla Burch; sophomores Sam Sperduti, Abby Glyshaw and Olivia Marsillo and freshmen Alyana Kowalsi, Brooke Zglinicki and Dillon Santella.

Stilwell, who led Roy-Hart in scoring with 23 goals and 8 assists, earned second team N-O All-League honors while Becker was an Honorable Mention selection. Zglinicki also had 5 goals and 6 assists.

The Lady Rams graduation losses included defender Claire Halstead, who earned first team N-O All-League honors, forward Sydney Rhinehart and midfielder Justine Laverty.

“We’ve got a good experienced group back and we’re looking forward to having a good season,” said Colleen Albee who is co-coaching the Lady Rams with here daughter Rielly Albee.

Roy-Hart will host Nardin in a non league contest at 10 a.m. Tuesday in preparation for the September 6 N-O home opener against Medina.