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PLAYERS TO WATCH: A highly motivated core, including four all-conference players, is back to lead Haddonfield, which expects to be among the top sides in South Jersey. Leading the way is senior Darragh Roddy, a four-year starter who moved from the back line to center midfield last year and collected five goals and nine assists to make the all-conference first team. Combining athleticism with his unique ability to read the game in front of him, Roddy could be in store for an all-South Jersey season. The Bulldawgs also welcome back leading scorer Andrew Guveiyian, a senior forward who netted 11 goals, dished out two assists and made the all-conference first team. A big, physical player who has only gotten stronger in the offseason, he is receiving interest from several area college teams. The third all-conference first-teamer who returns is senior center back Andrew O’Donnell, a team leader who sets the tone on a daily basis with his work ethic. He leads the defense in front of senior goalie Brady Norton, who made 78 saves and recorded a 0.74 goals against average, the best in the program since 2017. Another huge piece of the defense is junior left back Michael McCool, who rarely came off the field as a sophomore. Possessing toughness and smarts on the back line, McCool can also push forward and help ignite the attack. Versatile senior Jack Walters returns at right back but also may be used at forward, while senior forward/midfielder Sam Carlson is one of the most creative players on the team and consistently beats defenders off the dribble. Senior Alex Goldman adds depth in goal and on defense, while sophomores Luke Bonder, Luke Hart and Aaron Keith are varsity newcomers who could have a big impact.
OUTLOOK: The Bulldawgs’ 11-6-1 season in 2022 included a second-place finish in the Colonial Conference Liberty Division and a close loss in the sectional quarterfinals to eventual state champion Delran, a game they led in the final minutes. They have lofty goals for this season as they hope to contend for division and sectional titles and qualify for the South Jersey Coaches Tournament.
