2003 LYCOMING COLLEGE WOMEN’S TENNIS PREVIEW

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College women’s tennis team will have a new look in 2003 following the graduation of Cricket Temple and Meredith Moerschbacher – the Warriors’ top two players over the past four seasons. Temple and Moerschbacher combined for 84 individual victories during their careers and led the team to an overall record of 34-8. The cupboard is not bare, however, as Lycoming returns six student-athletes from last season’s 7-3 squad, including three starters.

Senior Heidi von Schwedler (Tannersville, Pa.; Pocono Mountain) and sophomore Josemar Castillo (Maracaibo, Venezuela; Muncy) will be expected to fill the void at the top of the Warriors’ line-up and lead the team in 2003. Von Schwedler recorded a mark of 7-2 at fourth singles a year ago and has a career singles record of 22-7. Castillo played at third singles during her freshman season and compiled a record of 7-3. The duo also paired up to compete at second doubles for Lycoming last season, going 9-3 overall.

Junior Lauren Pilgermayer (Kunkletown, Pa.; Pleasant Valley) also returns after starting at fifth singles in 2002. Pilgermayer was 2-5 in seven matches, but in her third season on the team should provide some quality depth to the line-up.

Also returning from last year’s team are senior Erin Mastrantonio (Elmira, N.Y.; Elmira Freedom Academy) and juniors Lisa Pease (Chester, Md.; Central Dauphin East (Pa.)) and Michelle Roux (Collegeville, Pa.; Methacton). All three saw limited action last season and will compete to make the starting line-up in 2003.

Six newcomers to the team will also compete to earn a spot in the starting line-up. Junior Erin Horsley (Allegany, N.Y.; Allegany) and sophomore Kate Petcavage (Williamsport, Pa.; Williamsport) join the team for the first time as upperclassmen. Freshmen Anna Hefner (Williamsport, Pa.; Williamsport), Amery Lim (Stroudsburg, Pa.; Livorno American), Lauren Paich (Stanhope, N.J.; Lenape Valley Reg.), and Corinne Dochney (Phillipsburg, N.J.; Phillipsburg) hope to make the adjustment to the collegiate level and contribute early in their careers.

The Warriors open their season at home on Monday, September 1, versus Messiah College. The match is set to begin at 3 p.m. at the tennis courts in Bruce Henry Park.