The Griffin defense will be very young, but talented this season with only senior Gia Wenino and sophomore Amanda Malkowski returning with college playing experience. Five freshmen defenders will be looked upon to provide depth and give the Griffins the solid defensive back line they need. They include Kaitlyn Hall from Perrysville, MD, Kristin Duklewski from Columbia, MD, Elizabeth Campbell from Mount Laurel, NJ, Gillian Hilbert from Perkiomenville, PA and Sarah Zwick from Pomeroy, PA. Sophomore Nadine Wallace returns as the only goalie with college experience. Freshman Brittany Parker from Madison, CT will also see time in net for the Griffins.

Up front, the Griffins return a very talented group of forwards and midfielders. This group is led by sophomore forward Allegra Ramos who was the team’s leading scorer in 2008 with 13 goals and 3 assists. Also returning will be second leading scorer junior forward Krista Archambeau. Archambeau scored 8 goals and had a team high 8 assists. Other returnees up front include sophomore midfielder Chelsie Bitner and junior midfielder Breanna Wong (2 goals, 3 assists). Seven freshmen will be looked upon to provide added scoring punch and depth on the Griffin front line. Freshman midfielders are Natasha Nichols from Hanover, PA, Kinsey Mckenrick from Birdsboro, PA and red shirt freshman Allyson Mengle from Reading, PA. Forwards are Joanna Pichardo from Lincroft, NJ, Janelle Hofer from Wind Gap, PA, Michelle Hogan from Mohnton, PA and Shanna Beichner from Greensburg, PA.

The team opens their season at home on August 27th when they host Adelphi. The schedule also includes home and homes with St Vincent, national power Bloomsburg, Millersville, Slippery Rock and Mercyhurst.