conestoga valley

You can see the excitement, clear as a wide-open soccer field, on Kayleigh Brooks’ face as she says, “It’s good to be back.”

With only one graduating senior and 10 of 12 players returning, Conestoga Valley golfers are "anticipating an exciting season" after their solid 25-5 showing last year, says fourth-year coach Brandon Hershey.

Players attending media day:

(from left)

Cash Landis, junior

Tommy Figart, junior

Toby Schaub, senior

"I think we should be pretty dominant this year," says Figart. "Manheim Central (which finished above CV a year ago) I think lost a ton of seniors last year that were all starters." 

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.

Conestoga Valley's field hockey team, with no seniors last year, definitely will have more experience when this season opens Aug. 22 against Central Dauphin. "We didn't lose anyone," says Ellen Buckwalter. 

Players attending media day:

(from left in photo)

Emily Lapp, senior, forward or midfielder

Jane Younger, senior, goalie

Ellen Buckwalter, senior, defender

"We kind of had to pick up being leaders on the team a little earlier than our senior year, so we were captains as juniors," adds Lapp.