2. Eastern (16-6-1). The South Jersey Group 4 finalists return five starters, led by sophomore Madison Tiernan, who had 19 goals and six assists. Also back are senior midfielder Sidney Certrullo (4 goals, 6 assists), junior midfielder Serena Hitchins (2 goals, 5 assists), sophomore defender Danielle Genay, and junior defender Nicolette Genovese. The Vikings also have eight returning letter-winners, and freshman midfielder Christina Padavoni leads a group of impressive newcomers for coach Jamie McGroarty.
3. Paul VI (20-2). Despite the loss of junior all-South Jersey forward Brittany Ratcliffe (knee injury), the expectations are high for the defending Olympic Conference National Division champions. Senior striker Chelsea Phillips scored 12 goals in earning first-team all-conference honors. Other first-team selections back are senior midfielder/defender Nicole Foschini, senior midfielder Jenna Pedrick, and junior midfielder/defender Loren Reilley. Other veterans for coach Keith Walters are senior midfielder Carla Chmielewski, senior defender Stephanie Dickinson, junior striker Erica Graziosi, sophomore striker/midfielder Arienne Reilley, and senior defender Nicolette Morealle.
4. Shawnee (18-4-1). The reigning Olympic Patriot Division champions have moved to the American Division, where they should contend in a difficult division. Senior Shannon Dennehey (21 goals) leads a proven offense. The other returning starters for coach Drew Wagner are senior defenders Maddie Corwin and Juliane Gorman, junior midfielder Kristen Niedrach, sophomore midfielder Erin Smith, junior defender Ciarra Stroud, and senior midfielder Kierstan Smith.
