General McLane Lancers
Boys
Coach (season, record): Josh Hopkins (2nd season, 10-8-1)
2010 overall record: 10-8-1
2010 region record (place): 8-4-0 (third)
2010 playoff results: Lost 2-1 in a shootout to Commodore Perry in a District 10 Class AA play-in match.
Top player lost: Collin McAndrew
Top returning players: Dan McCallion, Peter Keim, Zack Benedict, Kirk Dillen, Andrew Kromer
Assistant coach: Dan Young
Outlook: General McLane made strides in 2010, including reaching the 10-win mark, putting together an eight-game unbeaten streak and a District 10 playoff spot. The Lancers lost a heartbreaker in the D-10 playoffs to Commodore Perry in a shootout. McLane lost all-region first team midfielder Collin McAndrew to graduation but the Lancers have plenty of experience coming back. Dan McCallion, Peter Keim and Zack Benedict return after being selected to the all-region team, while goalkeeper Kirk Dillen and Andrew Kromer are back to lead the defense. The Lancers are looking to build off their momentum from last year under coach Josh Hopkins with a goal to return to the D-10 playoffs. McLane is in a brutal region and found that out in the final two weeks of the season. With a region title staring them in the face, the Lancers lost one-goal matches to Central Tech and Fort LeBoeuf to barely miss sharing the region title. McLane has experience, talent and depth this year and will be a handful for Region 5 teams.
Schedule
September
8 at Cathedral Prep 5:30
10 at Hickory 2
12 Strong Vincent 5:30
14 Girard* 7
17 at Warren noon
22 North East* 5:30
26 at Harbor Creek* 6
28 Central Tech* 5:30
October
1 at Saegertown* 10 a.m.
4 at Fort LeBoeuf* 4
6 at Girard* 5:30
12 at North East* 7
15 Grove City 2
18 Harbor Creek* 7
21 at Central Tech* 3:30
22 Slippery Rock 2
24 Saegertown* 5:30
26 Fort LeBoeuf* 7
Girls
Coach (season): Maura White (6th season)
2010 overall record: 12-6-1
2010 region record (place): 8-3-1 (second)
2010 playoff results: Lost 2-1 to Slippery Rock in the District 10 Class AA quarterfinals.
Top player lost: Sara Waldemarson
Top returning players: Becca Albert, Leanna Schaefer, Shannon Regan, Sydney Ericson
Assistant coaches: Claudio Olivieri, Angela Olivieri, Peggy Sansone
Outlook: General McLane continues to compete in a tough Class AA region and with most of last year’s team back, the Lancers are looking to take the next step. McLane made the District 10 playoffs last year but fell to Slippery Rock in the first round. The graduation of Sara Waldemarson leaves a big hole for the Lancers this fall, but all-region first-team selection Becca Albert is back. Leanne Schafer, Shannon Regan and Sydney Ericson are also back after making the second team last year. The Lancers’ biggest problem will be overtaking powerhouse Harbor Creek and holding off Fairview. McLane is primed to make the playoffs once again and could be a threat to Mercyhurst Prep in the postseason.
Schedule
September
3 at Warren 1:30
7 at North East* 4
10 at Hickory 10 a.m.
13 at Fairview* 4:30
19 Seneca* 5:30
21 at Harbor Creek* 6
27 at Fort LeBoeuf* 4
29 Girard* 5:30
October
1 at Corry 10 a.m.
3 North East* 5:30
5 Fairview* 7
8 Grove City 12:30
10 Corry 5:30
13 at Seneca* 4
17 Harbor Creek* 5:30
19 Fort LeBoeuf* 7
22 Slippery Rock 12:30
25 at Girard* 5:30
Sunday: Girard
– Tom Reisenweber
