Ipswich focuses on the little things to hopefully get back to Final Four form through leaders goalie Abby Allen, midfielder Bella Bruno and senior defender Kate Bekeritis. Lynnfield expects to contend for the title behind Gia Marotta, a stacked defense in Casey Flynn, Lily Alves and Maddie Mastrangelo, and new offensive talents. Manchester-Essex comes off a loss to Uxbridge in the state final, bringing back Providence-bound Caelie Patrick and fellow captains Ella Chafe, Phileine DeWidt and Torrin Kirk to lead a deep group in search of a return. Ella Reeves anchors a defense that returns everyone, pairing with captains Susannah Brown and Emily Layton to lead a young but experienced group. Monomoy navigates the brutal Cape and Islands League to prepare for the tournament itself, hoping to get back to the state final after losing in the semifinals last year. The rest of the division isn’t backing down, though. 1 powers Walpole, Andover and Acton-Boxboro in the regular season. They’ve loaded their schedule, testing preparing the a deep run against Div. The Spartans bring back phenom talents in sophomores Kendall Gilmore, Amelia Blood and Julianna Casucci, junior Ellie Bouchard, and a talented crop of freshman, looking to go 3-for-3 with state titles since the newer division was created.
Uxbridge is a small-school, elite program comparable to Watertown, and could accomplish something special in Div. Pembroke hopes to improve its record behind junior forward Ella Bedrosian, midfielders Olivia Skeiber and Grace Tolley, and defender Katey Sullivan. Hanover looks to win its side of the Patriot League again with star scorer Kate Radzik back, surrounded by reliable defenders McKenzie Foley and Maren Hines, and senior midfielder Kate Baldinelli. Dennis-Yarmouth’s C&I schedule should prepare it for tournament. Medfield, Medway and Dedham threaten out of the Tri-Valley League, as does Ashland with Merrimack-bound defender Ayla Hallock and defender Emma Chapman. Triton is always a threat alongside it, and North Reading is a tough out. Pentucket gets its home turf back after a two-year construction, turning to midfielders Katherine Flaherty, Cat Colvin and Morgan Gallant. The Cape Ann League shouldn’t be overlooked. Leading scorer Mary Collins, center-midfielder Val Beigel, midfielder Cam Collins and a pair of starter-worthy goalies return for Foxboro with sights on a return to the state quarterfinal. Gloucester has a large cast of returners with the Final Four in sight, partly led by star midfielder Ella Costa and forwards Lily Pregent, Anna Cinelli and Abby Lowthers. Dover-Sherborn looks for another deep run despite losing some top talents, as standouts Drew Hussar, Avery Bent and Alia El-Hilali come back.
It returns almost every starter, bolstered by premier scorers Quinn Jordan and Alivia Barnes, and midfielder Khloe Schultz.Ĭoming off a Final Four trip, Newburyport remains a contender behind its balance among seven returning starters, featuring Ciara Geraghty, Katie Conway, Riley Lombard and Morgan Valeri. Sandwich was a double-overtime goal away from the title over the Raiders two years ago, and just two goals away in last year’s final. 3 looks like it could be the most loaded division of any. Co-captains Adrianna Williams and defender Aislin Devaney complete a quartet of premier production to help make the Raiders arguably the top team in the state, though head coach Eileen Donahue is quick to remind the amount of work that still needs to come. Scoring sensation Molly Driscoll returns as a senior after twice leading the team in goals, while Rachel Egan stars out of the midfield. 3 state titles and 53 straight games may be over, but what’s left is another early title favorite for this season. The Lizzie Loftus and Maggie Driscoll era that won two Div. One of the defining details behind Watertown field hockey’s continued historic success is its ability to replenish the production lost from graduation.
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