Falcon Field Hockey: Continuing the Legacy
After long-time coach Lil Shelton stepped down, the powerhouse Severna Park field hockey team looks to continue their dominating tradition.
At first glance, the practice field of the Severna Park High School field hockey team looks the same. Girls in pinnies are running around the field, sticks in hand, passing the ball back in forth—mastering the backhand and perfecting the simple art of passing. But if you look closer one thing is obviously different. Veteran coach Lil Shelton is nowhere to be found. And a new coach, Ann Andrews, stands in her place. After 37 seasons, 546 career wins, and 20 state titles, Shelton decided to retire—and Andrews stepped in. “It's a pretty easy transition because we have all been here before,” Andrews said. “The kids knew what to expect and we knew what we wanted to do. We sat and talked about any changes we wanted to make and all the things we …
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Carrie Hilliard
10:26 am on Friday, September 7, 2012
Sp is in good hands with coach Andrews and coach Atcheson! Go all the way to states! more ›