Northwestern Wildcats
Coach (season, record): Kara Gonzales (3rd season, 8-24)
2011 overall record: 4-12
2011 region record (place): 4-12 (seventh)
2011 playoff results: Did not qualify for the District 10 Class AA playoffs.
Top players lost: Ayrika Turner, Lauren Hultman, Mackenzie Smith
Top returning player: Carolyn Kaufer
Assistant coaches: Anna Sabol, Cheryl Neidermeyer
Outlook: Northwestern might go through a rebuilding year this fall. The Wildcats graduated seven seniors, including middle hitters Ayrika Turner and Lauren Hultman as well as setter Mackenzie Smith. Northwestern will have senior outside hitter Carolyn Kaufer back to lead a young team. The Wildcats will have a strong defense and communication will be important if they want to start knocking off some of the consistent programs in Region 5. The Wildcats will play a schedule loaded with Erie County powers and will need to receive big contributions from underclassmen to stay competitive.
Schedule
September
11 General McLane* 7:30
13 Iroquois* 7:30
18 at North East* 7:30
20 at Fairview* 7:30
25 at Girard* 7:30
27 Fort LeBoeuf* 7:30
October
2 at Seneca* 7:30
4 at General McLane* 7:30
9 at Iroquois* 7:30
11 North East* 7:30
16 Fairview* 7:30
18 Girard* 7:30
23 at Fort LeBoeuf* 7:30
25 Seneca* 7:30
*Region 5 matches
Later today: Oil City
– Tom Reisenweber
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