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Ardmore – After several years of struggling, the Lower Merion High School field hockey team is starting to build a winning tradition under first-year head coach Dana White. The Aces (11-7-1, 6-4-1) advanced to the PIAA District One tournament this fall for what is believed to be the first time ever.
White said, “We were fortunate this season in that we had an even split of older and younger players that proved to be key and vital components to the program’s success. But more specifically, three players – Emma Ungar, Amelia Carpenter and Danielle Geis – made a huge difference in each game.” Ungar is a senior mid/defender who received All-Central League and All-Main Line recognition last fall.
“Emma’s unfailing endurance and tenacity made all the difference for us on multiple occasions,” said White. “Her skills were consistent and she always managed to make the right decisions when they were most needed. She will be missed next season.”
Carpenter, a senior right back, was considered by White to be the Aces’ unsung hero.
“She was always challenged to take on the left forward, which can be a tricky task,” said White. “She challenged herself to master aerials, she did that; and she challenged herself to play calmer, smarter defense, she did that. Amelia was our most consistent defender, whose intelligence, calm skill, and consistency will be missed next year.”
Geis, a sophomore left forward, will be a key building block for the Aces next fall.
“Danielle is a relatively new player whose determination to improve and be a challenge on the field was always apparent,” said White. “She always figured out a way to put her plans in motion, while challenging defenders, making the circle a mess for goalies, and always playing with a fire that is a highly-sought, intangible asset. I am excited to have two more seasons with her.”
The Aces got off to a slow start (2-3) this fall, but started to gel as the season progressed.
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