Q&A with head coach Roger Lupien

By Erik Buchinger

Number of years as head coach: Eighth.

Returning varsity athletes: Makaya Schroeder (12), Hailey Vollrath (12), Ryli Murray (12), Allison Graper (12), Tabitha Breitrick (11), Delaney Hintz (10), Elly Arndt (10), Kayla Klemp (10), Madison Hohn (10).

Athletes to watch: Tabby Brietrick (11), Elly Arndt (10), Kayla Klemp (10), Madison Hohn (10), Matgan Federwitz (9).

Team goals/expectations: Improve every week.

Team’s strengths: Speed at the front line and solid defense.

Team’s weaknesses: Lack of varsity soccer experience.

Team(s) to beat in conference: Wrightstown and Fox Valley Lutheran are normally the conference leaders.

Biggest games on the schedule: Local rivalry games with New London and Shawano are always fun.

What you want your athletes to get out of this season: Continue to learn more about the game, make friends and have fun.

Why fans should be excited for this year’s team: I believe that our young core of players will continue to improve and be better at the end of May.