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The Octorara Braves are looking to improve on a 5-6 record last season.

The Braves are led by quarterback Mason Prokay (left in photo). He says, "The mindset is to be better than last year." Prokay admires Jalen Hurts, the Eagles quarterback and Tim Tebow.

The team has been going to camp at Millersville. Prokay says. "The team has been working out together and building team chemistry."

Other key players include Nathaniel Dow, running back and linebacker, and linemen Shaun Myrick Jr. (right), and Josh Ross. 

McCaskey's returning field hockey players still exude excitement when they describe reaching the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoffs last year even though eventual state-champion Warwick eliminated them in the first round.

Players attending media day:

(from left)

Maggie Olenik, senior, midfielder

Lydia Frey, junior, midfielder

Makayla Ressel, senior, forward

Warwick's girls volleyball team had the satisfaction a year ago of winning a first-round game in the league playoffs, but the Warriors barely missing out on the District 3 playoffs is adding to motivation for this year.

Players attending media day:

(from left)

Karissa Abers, senior, middle hitter

Katie Burr, senior, setter

Kira Abers, senior, outside hitter

"I think we're always motivated," says Burr. "Us in particular. We want it. We want it more than any year."

Elizabethtown's girls cross country team aims to improve on last year's one-loss record.

Runners attending media day:

(from left in photo)

Rowan Hess, senior

Gabbie Grifone, sophomore

Elizabethtown came close to a title last year with a 6-1 record in Section 2 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. The plans are to reach the top spot this year. Coach Ed Barlow looks to key meets with Lampeter-Strasburg and Warwick.

The new season means a new team at Conestoga Valley, but many of the skill players will be familiar as the team again expects to battle with an out-of-county opponent.

Players attending media day:

(from left)

Teagan Ruble, senior, running back, linebacker

Sawyer Esbenshade, senior, quarterback

Konner Fisher, receiver, safety

Josiah Garcia, senior, receiver, safety

The Buckskins were 11-0, having beaten Exeter in the league season when the Eagles toppled them to end their season.

When a star player goes out with an injury, the others on the team have to dig deep and find a way to make up the difference.

After a season with a roster of 80% freshmen and sophomores that didn't win a league game, Solanco field hockey has plenty of experience and high hopes entering this season. 

Players attending media day:

(from left)

Lucy King, junior, midfielder

Corrine Foulk, senior, center defender

Kaitlyn Fulton, senior, forward

The team did lose its senior goalie, but has a junior this year, Kendall Galbreath, they expect to be an equal replacement.

Looking around the conference room during a preseason media interview, Kylie Collins (top photo) sees teammates who have been with her on the soccer field for many years.

It’s the start of a new era for Elizabethtown High soccer, with the retirement of veteran head coach James Sostack.

Hempfield football players, disappointed with a first-round loss in the District 3 playoffs last year, are entering the season with a main goal just to win Week 1.

Players attending media day:

(from left)

Cadyn Buckwalter, senior, defensive end, right tackle

Jordan Burkhart, senior, defensive end, tight end

Nate Swanger, senior, defensive end, offensive tackle

Derek Katch, senior, quarterback, safety