Only three years removed from playing on the collegiate level, Kait Hartkopf is taking over as coach of the Southern Regional High School varsity girls soccer team. Competing in the Shore Conference A-South Divison, the Rams finished 3-12-2 last year.

“Being a new coach on this level makes me feel a little nervous but also very excited,” said Hartkopf, who teaches mathematics and special education at Southern. “I also have good support from my colleagues and administration.”