The Parkland High School field hockey team, like every other team in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference and District 11, is looking to break through and finally get the better of powerhouse Emmaus and break the streak of the Green Hornets’ conference and district title win streak.

Last year, the Trojans qualified for both the EPC and District 11 3A tournaments after a 14-7 overall record. They won a game in each postseason, but fell in both to Emmaus in the semifinal round.

Head coach Julie Sikorsky is now in her fourth season and is hoping this is the year to break through.

“I think we will have another great team this season,” said Sikorsky. “We have a good core returning and a high number of underclassmen that are hungry to compete on the varsity level.”

Some of the top returning players to this year’s team include Elaina Fragassi, Aurora Gery, Jordan Brunnabend, Brynn Harrison and Rosella Birns. There is also a newer duo that Sikorsky is excited about, as Kendall Pattishall and Jenna Mayer join the varsity team looking to make an immediate impact.

There are plenty of good things that her team can do, according to Sikorsky, but the offensive side of the field is where she is most excited about.

“I think the strength of our team comes from the offensive end,” she said. “We have a variety of skilled shooters that can score with the best of them. We’re well-conditioned, fast-paced, we work as a unit and the girls get along well on and off the field. There is also a large incoming freshman class that we are excited about and think will be a strength of the team this year and for years to come.”

So, now it is just about going out and working hard to get the job done. Parkland begins its quest with the season opener on Friday, Aug. 25, at home against Freedom in conference action.

“We know to be the best you have to beat the best and we always strive for that,” said Sikorsky. “Our goal is to make it to those big games and find success in the conference and in districts. The girls are motivated and confident in their abilities individually and as a team. They have worked really hard this off season.”