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...Crimson is to continue its winning ways from last year when it posted an astounding overall record of 14-2-1, it will have to reestablish the stifling defense that has become the trademark of the program. Last year, the Harvard backfield, led mainly by Jessica Larson '00 and Gina Foster '00 and then-junior Lauren Corkery, beat down its opponents with tireless defense, limiting them to just nine goals all year, and only three in Ivy play...
...Larson anchored one of the stingiest defenses in the country, repeatedly thwarting the opposition's scoring opportunities from the sweeper position. Senior back Gina Foster and junior back Lauren Corkery completed an impressive Crimson backfield that relieved much of the pressure from the loss of Browning...
...standout play as the defensive anchor, Larson was unanimously selected as Ivy League Player of the Year. Foster joined Larson on the All-Ivy First Team, while Corkery and Gunther earned Second Team honors. Gunther was also named the league's Rookie of the Year...
...defensive side, Harvard will certainly find replacing Larson a nearly impossible task. Nonetheless, a talented group of defenders seems poised to pick up the slack. Corkery will likely fill in for Larson at the sweeper position and will be joined by freshman Katie Urbanic, who was impressive in her rookie campaign...
...Wheaton] has a tough job, because we have so many girls with strong opinions," Larson said. "But he has done a great job listening to everyone and making them feel involved. He puts so much time and energy into the team, and it really shows...