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Three local teams are ready to charge into girls soccer season

The girls soccer season is all set to kick off, and your nearby teams have high hopes for their respective 2011 campaigns. Havre de Grace, which is coming off a dismal 2010 season in which it went winless in 13 games, looks to turn things around this evening, as the Warriors travel to Joppatowne for a season-opening night match-up. The Aberdeen Eagles, who had a middle-of-the-road 5-6-1 mark last year, will begin their season next Friday with a road game against Edgewood, while Perryville begins things with an away game against North East on Thursday.

Aberdeen

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Head coach: Matt Roberts (fifth season)

2010 record: 5-6-1

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Top returning players: Liz Fitch, Jr. (Mid); Kayla Gardner, Jr. (D); Leah Hardin, So. (Mid); Becca Lewis, So. (M); Samara Miller, Jr. (Mid); Morgan Tildon, Jr. (F)

Key newcomers: Faith Edmonson, So. (F); Abby Kraus, Sr. (D)

Outlook: Coach Roberts described the 2011 edition of the Eagles as, "young, but talented."

"If we stay healthy, we should be able to compete," Roberts said. "Our focus is to continue to grow as a team and get better as the season progresses."

Havre de Grace

Head coach: Randy Cypher (first season)

2010 record: 0-13

Top returning players: Ceili Haring, Sr. (D); Kaitlyn Husfelt, Sr. (GK); Kelsey McRoberts, Sr. (Mid); Emily Schall, Sr. (D)

Key newcomers: NA (not available)

Outlook: The only place to go is up for the Warriors, who went without a victory in 2010.

"With taking over a program that has not had much success in the past few years, going back to basic of hard work and structure is a must," coach Cypher said. "With only four returning seniors, the team is going to have to rely on a large junior class of players to be the supporting cast. I believe that a solid foundation of structure in their game, a change in their mind set, and a change back to the winning ways is something that these players can embrace and have pride in. I believe with these players, winning is possible and it will happen."

Perryville

Head coach: Tim Schimdt

2010 record: NA

Top returning players: NA

Key newcomers: NA

Outlook: The Perryville coaching staff did not provide information for this preview.

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