MaxPreps 2013 Soccer Early Contenders: Montgomery girls

Toughest Game: "Every single one of our conference games is an absolute battle. This is not seen in any other conference in New Jersey. Out of conference, we have scheduled the perennial South Jersey power Lenape High School," said coach Jeremy Beardsley.

Question Marks: "We have many. The biggest challenge for us will be our depth. We have some young, unproven players that will be called upon to play at a very high level. We scored an historic number of goals last year, and I don't expect that (to happen) this year. Although New Jersey Player of the Year Colby Ciarrocca returns, along with Jessi Goldman and Marissa Kowalski, goal production will likely be less than 2012. We have starting center midfielder in Colleen Gaffey returning which will help us maintain an attacking, aggressive midfield. With the centerpiece of Katherine Lynch (third team All State) at center back and four-year starter Rebecca Ravitz in goal, I expect our defensive personality to be a real focus this year," Beardsley said.

National Look: Two New Jersey teams, Montgomery and Northern Highlands (Allendale) finished in the NSCAA Top 25 last season. The state has also produced six players on the U.S. Women's National Team.

In Summary: "Coming off the most celebrated season Montgomery girls soccer has ever seen, we will be challenged each and every match. To win all four (in-season) championships is not just a first for girls soccer, but our school has never seen such a dominant season. Every game we play this year, our opponents will be talking about the successes that we achieved in 2012. And although we will have a very different team, they will have to play with the weight of expectation. Without question, what will get us to experience the success we are accustomed to will be through our senior leadership. We have not had this large of a senior class in years. This group of seniors have experienced great success over their four years and are determined to end their high school campaign living up to the rich tradition that has become Montgomery girls soccer."
- Head coach Jeremy Beardsley