TEAM-BY-TEAM CAPSULES

Coach: Rob Havard, 7th season

Home Field: the BOG, Miners Mills

2011 Record: 11-3

Key Players Lost: Kevin Zingaretti, John Skurski

Key Players: Justin Okun, Sr., M/F; Pat Malone, Sr., M/F; Josh Tarnalicki, Sr., D; Kyle Grego, Sr., D; Joe Tona, Sr., M; Josh Featherman, Sr., GK; Dave Marriggi, Jr., M; Tom Sebia, Jr., D; Travis Kile, So., M; Brandon Butry, So., D

Coach's Comments: "I think on paper we can compete with anybody. But we have to play the games."

Coach: Pat Upton, 2nd season

Home Field: High School

2011 Record: 9-5

Key Players Lost: A.J. Krysicki, Seth Skonieczki, Zach Duboff, Pat Henry

Key Players: Alex Buccholz, Jr.; Alex Machalick, Sr.; Steven Rerick, GK, Sr.; Aaron Wroblewski; Marty Ryman, Sr.

Coach: Chris Scharff, 15th season

Home Field: High School

2011 Record: 14-0 (Division I champion)

Key Players Lost: Josh Shilanski, Dave Miller

Key Players: Dante DeAngelo, Sr., F; A.J. Nardone, Jr., F; Matt Saba, Jr., M; Nate Wood, So., M; Danny Saba, Sr., CM; John Murray, Sr., CM; Zach Goodwin, Jr., D; Blake Pertl, Jr., D; Brandon Scharff, Jr., D; Brian Stepniak, Sr., D; Casey Barrett, Jr., GK

Coach's Comments: "We really want to win districts the next two years and that's our goals so we'll see what happens."

Coach: Rob Schoener, first season

Home Field: Maple Manor Field (former Bishop Hafey football field)

2011 Record: 1-13

Key Players Lost: None

Key Players: Logan Yacowatz, Sr., GK; Caleb Ancharski, So., GK; Vinny Hornak, Sr., M; Tyler Bicking, Sr., F; Robert Caffray, Sr., M; Connor Drost, Sr., D; Ryan Minnick, Sr., D; Dylan Brennan, Sr., D; Daniel Mendoza Sr., M; Wade Genasevich, Sr., D; Tristan Williams, Sr., F; Angelo Greco, Sr., M

Coach's Comments: "I believe that even though we only won three games over the last two seasons, we've had the talent to succeed. I expect the team to play with more control and discipline this season. If we do, a winning record and a playoff berth are within our reach."

Coach: Mike Kostrobala, 7th season

Home Field: High School

2011 Record: 13-3 (Division II Champion)

Key Players Lost: Jay Dawsey, John Butchko, Zach Manganella

Key Players: Chris Edkins, Sr., MF; Kenny Kocher, Sr., M; Kris Konicki, Sr., Mike Novak, Austin Harry, Jr., F; Cody Spriggs, Sr., D; Mike Symeon, Sr., D; Kyle Paulson, Jr., D

Coach's Comments: "Hopefully we can be competitive in the division and hopefully we can put ourselves in god position for districts and make a run at that."

Coach: Charlie Whited, 3rd year

Home Field: Spartan Stadium, Kingston

2011 Record: 8-6

Key Losses: Connor Dolan, Matt Zielen, Connor Stancavage, Jeremy Biagiotti, Zach Patricio, Donny Engel, Chris Jaworski

Key Players: Ryan Wisnewski, Sr., M; Eric Whited, Sr., M; Eddie Thomas, Jr., M; Brooks Thomas, Jr., M; Nick Singer, Jr., F; Dan Taren, Jr., F; Derek Denman, Jr., GK; Logan Zavada, So., GK; Patrick Antall, So., D; Hunter Maxwell, Fr., D; Zach Holena, Sr., D; Dillon Reynolds, Sr., D; Brian Hromisin, Sr., D; Mike Bazadona, Fr., M; Justin Montalvo, Fr., F

Coach's Comments: "I believe this is going to be the most skilled team I've had in the three years I've been here. So expectations have to be high."

Coach: Sal Leggio, 5th season

Home Field: Eddie White Field, Plains Twp.

2011 Record: 8-7-1

Key Players Lost: Jared Kukosky, T.J. Doyle, Rob Wingert, Pat Duffy

Key Players: Brendan Leahigh, Sr. F; Tyler Kukosky, Jr., M; Chris Pawlenok, Jr., F;

Eric Cudo, Jr., D; Kenny Rexer, So., M; T.J. Doyle, Sr., D; Tyler Scott, So., D; Matt Lyons, So., D

Coach's Comments: "I think my expectations are that we're going to be a .500 team and we could be better."

Coach: Jack Nolan, 7th season

Home Field: Gibby Field, Wilkes-Barre

2011 Record: 4-12

Key Players Lost: David Oram, Will Trowbridge, Jon Zionce, Branden Ott, Alex Pape

Key Players: Mike DiMaggion, Sr., D; Mike Kendra, Sr., D; Tom Levecchio, MF; Jovanni Tecayehvalt, Sr., D; Cal Lisman, Jr., Striker

Coach's Comments: "We're very young with a lot of freshman on the roster. Hopefully we get better with what we do and the seniors lead us to get better every day.

Coach: Pat O'Boyle, 4th season

Home Field: Pittston Primary Center, Rock Street, Hughestown

2011 Record: 10-5-1

Key Players Lost: Pietro Colella, Chris Musto, Tom Allardyce, Quinn Tracy

Key Players: Jordan Consagra, Jr., M/F; Ian Tracy, Sr., MF/F; Matt Tavaglione, Jr., M; John Kielbasa, F, D; Julian Kester, So., D; Colin Tracy, Sr., M/F; Rob Koprowski, Jr., M;

Coach's Comments: "I'm excited about the fast we have kids out. Hopefully we can win some things early and get close to the top like we have been in the past."

Coach: Mark Stroney, 2nd season 20th year overall

Home Field: Tewksbury Field, Digger Drive, Tunkhannock

2011 Record: 9-7

Key Players Lost: Ryan Karnopp, Robert Hug

Key Players: Jacob Hughes, Sr., F; Dean Mirabelli, Sr., MF/F; Zack Daniels, Jr., GK; Eric Stamer, So., D; Justin Hill, Sr., D; Jacob Cole, Sr., D; Aidan Cronin, So., MF; Brian Ly, Jr., MF; Colton Brown, Fr., F; Patrick Cronin, Fr., MF

Coach's Comments: "We only lost two seniors from last year's team so that will be a plus for us. We have a large freshmen crew too. Hopefully we score a lot of goals and we beat the teams we should be beating."

Coach: Charles Carrick, 6th season

Home Field: Nesbitt Field, Kingston

2011 Record: 8-6-2

Key Players Lost:

Key Players: Dylan Bassham, Sr., M; Henry Cornell, Sr., M; Andrew Drewchin, Sr., GK; Sami El-Mashtoub, Sr., D;

Coach's Comments: "I'm looking for some good challenging matches coming up. It's a wait and see right now."

Coach: Janet Henger, 4th season

Home Field: Crispin Field and Salem Soccer Field, Berwick

2011 Record: 10-5-1

Key Players Lost: Kyle Venditti, Brandon Dougherty, Brendon Cope, Jeremy Moyer, Edwin Anthony Ramos, Alex Buck

Key Players: Julio Ayala, Sr., D; Edgar Guzman, Sr., D; Aldo Mejia, Sr., D/M; Zach Mitchell, Sr., M; Aaron Preston, Sr., D/M; Anthony Ramos, Sr., F; Arlinson Reyes, Sr., M; Richard Umana, Sr., F; Ismael Vaquiz, Sr., D/GK; Andrew Woznock, Sr., D; Wilfredo Cruz, Jr., M; Michael Karchner, Jr., M/D; Erickson Vasquez, Jr., GK; Jacob Benkinney, So., M; Luke Henger, So., M/F/GK; Zachary Klinger, So., M; Nicholas Oliver, So., D; Edgar Junior Ramos Ramirez, So., M; Adam Trivelpiece, So., D; Jose Umana, So., F/M/D; Eric Varner, So., M; Guiseppe Baratta, Fr., F; Morgan Broyan, Fr., D; Josh Moran, Fr., M; Steven Rodriguez, Fr., M/D; Bristyn Watts, Fr. F; Luke Whitenight, Fr., D

Coach's Comments: "They are ready to go in there and fight this season. I think between them moving so hard in the offseason and getting so close last year, they really want it."

Coach: Len Witczak, 3rd season

Home Field: Coal Street Park, Wilkes-Barre

2011 Record: 3-13

Key Players Lost: Edgar Tapia, Nick Rybitski, Justin McCarthy

Key Players: Luke Height, Sr., M/F; Jesus Tlatenchi, Jr., GK; Edwin Sosa, So., M; Elmer Strollis, So., D

Coach's Comments: "We lost a lot, but the quality of the players coming up are good. It's just a matter of if they can have the chemistry we need…Our junior high coach has done a good job of getting numbers up. I think if I can get the young players to learn from some of the veteran players we can be in good shape. I think we can win a lot more games than last year that's for sure."

Coach: John Nealon, 4th season

Home Field: High School

2011 Record: 11-4-1 (Division III champion)

Key Players Lost: Austin Bogart, Jeff Albert, Dan Tomko, Aaron Smith, Pat Cook

Key Players: James Lukachinsky, Sr., F/D; Dominic Gagliardi, Jr., M; Matt Clements, Jr., M; Anthony Eck, Jr. D; Dave Williams, Jr. D; Joe Gagliardi, Jr., GK

Coach's Comments: "We have a pretty decent defense with a new offense. It's all about getting these guys on the same page and playing together. We should be fairly competitive in our division. Hopefully we have a winning season."

Coach: Guillermo Lara, 2nd season

Home Field: MMI Athletic Complex

2011 Record: 3-13

Key Players Lost: Alex Van Hoekelen, Corey Seasock, Ryan Twardzik

Key Players: Noah Beltrami, Sr.; Greg Yannes, Sr.; Casey Olszewski, Sr.

Coach: Mark Matusek

Home Field: High School or West Side Park (West Grand Street, Nanticoke)

2011 Record: 0-16

Key Players Lost: None

Key Players: Andrew Blank, Sr., D; Adam Lutz, Sr., D; Tyler Robaczewski, Sr., F; Ed Lukowski, Fr., M; Carmello Pioquinto, Fr., GK; Benny Searson, Fr., M; Wiston Godoy, So., M; Mike Mihneski, Jr., F

Coach's Comments: "Hopefully they will develop and get better throughout the season and win some games. I just hope we can get better and win some games and get these guys some confidence."

Coach: Nick Hufford, first season

Home Field: Tenth Street Elementary School, Wyoming

2011 Record: 6-10

Key Players Lost: Chris Bone, Nate Brague, Michael Kohut, Sean O'Malley

Key Players: Brian Mapes, Sr., D; Mike Harding, Sr., F; Aaron Carter, Jr., GK; Brian Buckman, Jr., M; Brian Wisowaty, Jr., M; Jared Zaboski, Jr., F.

Coach's Comments: "I think we're set for a nice run here. They have experience from last year and I think we're set for a three or four year run. I think this is Wyoming Area's time and I'm glad to be a part of it."