Lizzy Siegle, Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr (5-13-1 overall, 2-8 Centennial, 9th place)
Head Coach: Doanh Wang (Binghamton '95), 3rd season at Bryn Mawr, 11-27-1 (.282), 11th overall
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All-Time Record: 219-505 since 1959
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (0)
Preseason Poll Projection: 8th (tied)
Key Players Returning: (1) Lizzie Siegle, Sr., HM All-CC singles, 7-7; (4) Caroline Horvatits, Soph., 2-7; (5) Mariam Haider, Sr., 4-6; (6) Abbygail Brewster, Sr., 1-2; (6) Francesca Caramazza, Soph., 1-3.
Top Newcomers: Hannah Sherman (Cedar Rapids George Washington, Iowa); Christina Xue (JP Stevens, N.J.).
Key Losses: (2) Eram Haider, 1-9.
Outlook: The Owls look to improve upon a developing program. They will look to two-time All-CC honoree, senior Lizzie Siegle for leadership this spring. Siegle went 7-7 on the year at the first singles spot. Bryn Mawr has potential to challenge some middle of the pack teams.
Lauren Altschuler, Dickinson
Dickinson (6-9 overall, 5-5 Centennial, 6th place)
Head Coach: David Bojalad (Occidental '94), 2nd season at Dickinson, 14th overall
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Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (4): 2010-12-13-16
Preseason Poll Projection: 5th (tied)
Key Players Returning: (1) Lauren Altschuler, Sr., 2nd team All-CC singles, 6-7; (4) Olivia Shea, Soph., 2-10; (5) Madeleine Kuhns-Baione, Jr., 5-3.
Top Newcomers: Neve Brennan (Lower Merion, Pa.); Hanna Butler (Severn School, Md.); Alexandra Epstein (Waynflete, Maine); Julia Poster (The Masters School, N.Y.); Chase Warner (Waynflete, Maine).
Key Losses: (2) Madison Parks, 2nd team All-CC singles/doubles; 8-6; (3) Joana Nunes, 2nd team All-CC doubles, 9-3.
Outlook: The Red Devils were just outside of the post-season cut-off last season, finishing 6th in the CC. Two of their three All-CC honorees graduated in the spring, leaving 2nd team All-CC singles honoree, senior Lauren Altschuler to lead the team this year. Dickinson will likely be in contention for a playoff appearance in 2018.
Allison Wolters, Franklin & Marshall
Franklin & Marshall (12-5 overall, 8-2 Centennial, lost to Swarthmore in CC semifinals, 5-0)
Head Coach: Josh Schofield (Villanova '01), 1st season at Franklin & Marshall.
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All-Time Record: 507-269 since 1974
Centennial Titles (7): 1994-95-96-97-98-99-2000
Playoff Appearances (5): 2007-14-15-16-17
Preseason Poll Projection: 4th
Key Players Returning: (1) Allison Wolters, Jr., 1st team All-CC singles/doubles, CC Co-Player of the Year, 15-5; (3) Sarah Haas, Sr., 2nd team All-CC doubles, 7-8; (5) Gavriel Rubenstein, Jr., 13-3; (6) Alex Collins, Jr., 14-5; (6) Emma Wu, Jr., 3-1.
Top Newcomers: Alex D'Angelo (Ridgewood, N.J.); Kathryn Hanly (Mercy, Conn.); Judith Monzy (Garnet Valley, Pa.).
Key Losses: (2) Nicole Russo, Sr., 1st team All-CC singles/doubles, 12-6; (4) C.J. Rummelsburg, 2nd team All-CC doubles, 12-5.
Outlook: The Diplomats made their 4th consecutive CC tournament appearance last spring. Conference Co-Player of the Year, Allison Wolters, returns to her junior season. Wolters had the most singles wins in the CC with a 15-5, 9-1 CC record and was recognized with 1st team All-CC honors in singles as well as doubles. Sarah Haas enters the season as a 2nd team All-CC doubles honorees in 2017. Keep an eye out for Franklin & Marshall in the post-season.
Samantha Boardman, Gettysburg
Gettysburg (8-9 overall, 3-7 Centennial, 8th place)
Head Coach: Ali Flores (Gettysburg '08, Baylor '09), 1st season at Gettysburg.
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All-Time Record: 387-219 since 1973
Centennial Titles (1): 1996
Playoff Appearances (0)
Preseason Poll Projection: 8th (tied)
Key Players Returning: (1) Maria Martinovic, Jr., 9-6; (4) Samantha Boardman, Soph., 9-7; (5) Maddy Class, Jr., 4-8; (6) Emily Lutz, Sr., 3-6.
Top Newcomers: Samantha Anastasiou (Wardlaw-Hartridge School, N.J.); Shaye Barnes (Rye, N.Y.); Caroline Feustel (Bayport-Blue Point, N.Y.); Sydney Fischer (Kellenberg Memorial, N.Y.); Amanda Vinges (Ridge, N.J.).
Key Losses: (2) Laura Gradiska, 8-8; (3) Gillian Minnerly, 4-10.
Outlook: The Bullets aspire for a winning conference record this season, which they have yet to possess since 2003. Junior Maria Martinovic will lead the team as a solid top singles player. Samantha Boardman, Maddy Class, and Emily Lutz will bring experience to the team as well.
Emily Shutman, Haverford
Haverford (10-8 overall, 7-3 Centennial, 4th place, lost to Johns Hopkins in CC semifinals, 5-0)
Head Coach: Andrew Cohn (Pitzer College '11), 1st season at Haverford, 5th overall, 68-27 (.716)
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All-Time Record: 376-252 since 1983
Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (8): 2009-10-11-12-13-14-15-17
Preseason Poll Projection: 3rd
Key Players Returning: (1) Emily Shutman, Soph., 5-13; (2) Greta Koch, Sr., 4-11; (4) Jane Bary, Jr., 9-3.
Top Newcomers: Julia Gan (Cate School, Calif.); Sam Berg (Red Mountain, Ariz.); Sarah Evenson (St. Paul's School, N.Y.); Ananya Prakash (East Brunswick, N.J.); Natalie Williams (William Penn Charter School, Pa.).
Key Losses: (3) Abby Payson, 8-11; (6) Jessica Liu, 12-4.
Outlook: The Fords made it to the conference playoffs for the 8th time in the past 9 years and have a high chance of making it again this spring. Haverford returns the majority of their lineup, including their #1 and #2 singles players from 2017, Emily Shutman and Greta Koch. If the incoming freshmen can make an immediate impact, this squad could make some noise in the conference.
Megumi Chen, Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins (19-6 overall, 10-0 Centennial, d. Swarthmore 5-0 in CC final, lost to Middlebury 5-1 in NCAA quarterfinals)
Head Coach: Dave Woodring, 7th season, 134-31 (.812).
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All-Time Record: 380-231 since 1974
Centennial Titles (11): 2007-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17
Playoff Appearances (12): 2006-07-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17
Preseason Poll Projection: 1st
Key Players Returning: (3) Sophia Strickland, Soph., 1st team All-CC singles, 2nd team All-CC doubles, 17-10; (5) Katie Gauch, Jr., 10-1; (5) Kimberly Zou, Jr., 1st team All-CC singles, 2nd team All-CC doubles, 14-4; (6) Chrissy Simon, Jr., 11-6; (6) Mika Inadomi, Jr., 2-2.
Top Newcomers: Sabrina Abrams (Hunter College HS, N.Y.); Dhanya Asokumar (University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Ill.); Margo Gerke (Notre Dame de Sion, Kans.); Anjie Kashyap (Orange, Ohio).
National Rankings: Kashyap (#27 singles).
Regional Rankings: Kashyap (#4 singles).
Key Losses: (1) Ashnaa Rao, 15-6; (2) Jody Law, 7-9; (2) Anna Kankanala, 2nd team All-CC singles, 10-1; (6) Mikey Barthelmass, 3-7.
Outlook: The Blue Jays look to capture their 12th straight Centennial Conference Championship. Sophia Strickland and Katie Gauch return as 1st team All-CC singles and 2nd team All-CC doubles selections from last year. Not only does Johns Hopkins have top players from last season, but they also welcome Anjie Kashyap who enters her rookie season ranked nationally at #27 and regionally at #4 in singles (ITA rankings). It will be hard to touch this powerhouse in 2018.
Maddy Simmons, McDaniel
McDaniel (3-13 overall, 0-10 Centennial, 11th place)
Head Coach: Jason Clark (Morehouse '94), 4th season, 9-39 (.188)
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Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (0)
Preseason Poll Projection: 11th
Key Players Returning: (1) Maddy Simmons, Sr., 0-10.; (4) Lindsay Russell, Sr., 1-9; (5) Brenna Gutshall, Soph., 0-9.
Top Newcomers: Rohini Dhara (Thomas Wootton, Md.); Reaiah Rutherford (Metropolitan Business Academy and Educational Center for the Arts, Conn.).
Key Losses: (2) Winsome Schauer, 1-9; (3) Leesa Malczewski, 0-9.
Outlook: The Green Terror hope to improve from last season with the leadership of senior duo Maddy Simmons and Lindsay Russell. Sophomore Brenna Gutshall will also give McDaniel strength in the lineup. The squad will need to use their experience and freshmen talent to add some victories to the win column.
Hannah Molk, Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg (1-11 overall, 1-9 Centennial, 10th place)
Head Coach: Bruce Levine (Springfield College), 2nd season at Muhlenberg.
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Centennial Titles (2): 2002-04
Playoff Appearances (5): 2006-08-09-11-14
Preseason Poll Projection: 10th
Key Players Returning: (2) Hannah Molk, Sr., 0-9; (4) Meghan Olsen, Jr., 3-14; (6) Jourdyn Buckheit, Jr., 3-8; (6) Shelby Knafo, Jr., 3-9.
Top Newcomers: Geetika Bhatia (Millburn, N.J.); Molly Roitman (Greenwich, Conn.)
Key Losses: (1) Jamie Rosenblum, 5-11; (3) Brittany Gould, 3-9; (5) Hannah Bobker, 2-12.
Outlook: The Mules return experienced players Hannah Molk and Meghan Olsen in hopes of having a winning conference record. Muhlenberg has not made the conference tournament since 2014. It is essential for several players to step up in the ranks this season.
Emma Kassan, Swarthmore
Swarthmore (12-6 overall, 9-1 Centennial, 2nd place, lost to Johns Hopkins in CC final, 5-0)
Head Coach: Jeremy Loomis (Maryland '93), 16th season.
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Centennial Titles (5): 1995-2001-03-05-06
Playoff Appearances (10): 2006-07-08-10-11-12-13-14-16-17
Preseason Poll Projection: 2nd
Key Players Returning: (1) Emma Kassan, Soph., 1st team All-CC singles/doubles, CC Co-Player of the Year, CC Rookie of the Year, 15-6; (2) Anna Scheibmeier, Sr., 1st team All-CC doubles, 3-0; (2) Vivien Fernandez, Soph., 1st team All-CC singles, 11-3; (3) Shirline Wee, Soph., 2nd team All-CC singles, 13-6; (3) Maria Cuervo, Jr., HM All-CC doubles, 8-4; (4) Rachel Hechinger, Jr., 5-3; (4) Julia Gokhberg, Jr., 2nd team All-CC singles, 10-6; (5) Audrey Haring, Soph., 5-1; (6) Rachel Bronkema, Sr., 4-2; (6) Arya Jemal, Jr., 9-9.
Top Newcomers: Elise Talley (St. Margaret's Episcopal, Calif.)
Key Losses: (5) Alli Wong, Sr., HM All-CC doubles, 6-8.
Outlook: The Garnet has great potential to make it back to the conference Championship this spring as they return six of their seven All-CC honorees from 2017. Emma Kassan will be a top contender at first singles having captured CC Co-Player of the Year, CC Rookie of the Year, and 1st team All-CC singles/doubles honors as a freshman. Vivien Fernandez and Anna Scheibmeieralso return as 1st team All-CC honorees. Shirline Wee, Maria Cuervo, and Julia Gokhberg round up the 2017 All-Conference returners. The clear depth of this team will be a tremendous challenge for their opponents.
Caitlyn Sorelle, Ursinus
Ursinus (12-7 overall, 4-6 Centennial, 7th place)
Head Coach: Pete Smith (Ursinus '91), 4th season, 37-21 (.638)
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Centennial Titles (0)
Playoff Appearances (1): 2015
Preseason Poll Projection: 7th
Key Players Returning: (1) Aileen Bevard, Sr., 2nd team All-CC singles, 9-12; (2) Caitlyn Sorelle, Soph., 13-7; (3) Ashley Nguyen, Sr., 10-10; (4) Ariel Danziger, Jr., 2nd team All-CC doubles, 13-7.
Top Newcomers: Madisen Harvey (Audubon, N.J.); Maddie Sorebo (Shawnee, N.J.).
Key Losses: (5) Robin Alsher, 12-7; (6) Christine Palazzolo, 14-6.
Outlook: The Bears lost only two players from last year's lineup to graduation. The team will be led by 2nd team All-CC singles selection Aileen Bevard and 2nd team All-CC doubles honoree Ariel Danziger. Finishing one game short of .500 in the conference in 2017, it is very possible for Ursinus to make a run this spring.
Julie Lazer, Washington College
Washington College (10-8 overall, 6-4 Centennial, 5th place, lost to Haverford in CC first round, 5-1)
Head Coach: Oliver Reynolds (Samford '11), 1st season at Washington College.
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All-Time Record: 360-276-2 since 1975
Centennial Titles (1): 2002
Playoff Appearances (10): 2006-07-08-09-11-12-13-15-16-17
Preseason Poll Projection: 5th (tied)
Key Players Returning: (1) Julie Lazer, Sr., 1st team All-CC singles/doubles, 13-6; (2) Rachel Martinez, Sr., 1st team All-CC doubles, 2nd team All-CC singles, 12-8; (3) Krista Filiopoulos, Sr., 2nd team All-CC singles 12-5; (5) Kiran Pant, Sr., 5-10; (6) Mariah Thomas, Jr., 2-15; (6) Paige Rebstock, Sr., 0-3.
Top Newcomers: Sarah Bruno (Haddon Township, N.J.); Riley Katzman (Our Lady of Mercy Academy, N.Y.); Ella Samer (Boise, Idaho).
Key Losses: (4) M.P. Hubert, 12-9.
Outlook: The Shorewomen return the majority of their 2017 squad and look to make their fourth consecutive appearance in the postseason. Seniors Julie Lazer, Rachel Martinez, and Krista Filiopoulos all received All-CC honors. With another year of experience under their belt, this consistent Washington College team could make some big moves this season.