NJAC-Liberty
BOONTON
Coach: Cindy Tserkis-Schlitt, 13th season
Last year: 10-8-2
Returning letter-winners: Sr. F/M Hazel Drew (3g, 2a); Sr. D Bianca Latella; Jr. M/F Kayla Melito (5g, 4a); Jr. M/F Eleyna Meneve; So. F/M Mia Feldermann (4g, 5a); Fr/ F/M Gwen Hansen; So. D/M Kiera Shiels
Newcomers: Sr. D Sadie Coughlin; Jr. M/D Katherine Harbeson; Jr. M/D Storie Drew; So. F/M Talia Adamo; So. Gwen Hansen; So. G Francesca Mondino; Fr. F/M Ava Joyce; Fr. F/M Ariana Moldovan
Outlook: Shiels and a speedy offense will power Boonton.
MADISON
Coach: Sarah Morano, fourth season
Last year: 20-4, 6-0 NJAC-Liberty champion; Morris County Tournament champion; NJSIAA Group 1 North champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Celia Stuart; Sr. Lindsay Catchpole; Sr. Clementine Dickson-Child; Jr. Caitlin Nallin; Jr. Bella Blunda; Jr. Grace Garrity, So. Lina Rae; So. Morgan Balassi
Outlook: The Dodgers expect to continue to compete with the strongest teams statewide.
MOUNTAIN LAKES
Coach: Jennifer Suarez, third season
Last year: 14-5-1
Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Maddy Marino; Sr. D Thalia Kline; Sr. F Amira Aybek;; Sr. D Francesca Giangurcio; Jr. F Payton Saltenberger; Jr. G Mikayla Fallon; Jr. Estella Fragomeni; Jr. Georgiana Bevacqua; Jr. Avery Yarmula; Jr. Freya Astrup; So. Annalise Armani
Newcomers: Jr. M Ginna Bentrovato; Jr. D Lily Patel; Jr. D Sienna Costa; So. G Lindsey Barrows; So. M Lily Schulz; Fr. Violet Demarco; Fr. Caitlin Holbig
Outlook: The Lakers are finding connections.
NJAC-Independence
PARSIPPANY
Coach: Kathryn Todero, sixth season
Last year: 3-15
Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Angelica Blair; Sr. M Olivia Freire; Sr. M Alexa Santulli; Sr. F Ariana Zajac; Sr. D Nicole Coughlin; Jr. M Leah Collins; Jr. D Elina Damra; Jr. D Samiya Mostatabi; Jr. D Isabella Gupko; So. M Jordin Patawaran; So. D Samantha Kitsuta; So. F Alexandra Zajac
Outlook: Veteran Parsippany is building on past seasons.
ST. ELIZABETH/MORRIS CATHOLIC
Coach: Mike Rubright, third season
Last year: 8-12, 4-2 NJAC-Independence
Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Stella Eager; Sr. D Sienna Fleming; Sr. M Ella Picciano; Sr. F Notelle Sameth; Sr. M Elisa Spataro; Sr. F Avery Spatola; Sr. M Josie Speace; Sr. D Brooke Wesbecker; Sr. M Lauren Zembilis; Jr. M/F Allie Cutler; Jr. D Julia Green; Jr. F/M Lucy Manwaring
Newcomers: Sr. D Olivia Zywicki; So. M Julia Zywicki; Fr. M Alexa Lockwood; Fr. M Megan Malandro; Fr. G Eriann Sumski
Outlook: The Morris County co-op is building around eight returning starters.
WHIPPANY PARK
Coach: Ari Camayo, first season
Last year: 7-12
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Leah Hubbard; Sr. Riley Wright-Phillips; Sr. Jadelyn Feliz; Sr. Juli Zavala; Sr. Jessly Varela de Leon; Jr. Samantha Ponte; Jr. Evilie Tupper; Jr. Arlie Alvarez; Jr. Callie Williams; Jr. Moorea Duff; Jr. G Raegan Burt; So. Keri Landers; So. Ava Fittipaldi; So. Briana Gibbons; So. Hailey Gibbons; So. Pari Shah; So. Kat Pawluk; So. Alexia Bernardo; So. Evelyn Kelly; So. Olivia Caro
Newcomers: Fr. Eva Eliassen; Fr. G Jayline Varela de Leon
Outlook: Keep an eye on the Wildcats' large sophomore class.
NJAC-American
CHATHAM
Coach: Kaitlin Leyden, 12th season
Last year: 19-3, 9-1 NJAC-American co-champion; NJSIAA Group 3 North finalist
Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Molly Chazen (19g, 11a); Sr. F Erin Flynn (6g, 20a); Sr. M Ava Ewing (8g, 10a); Sr. F/M Emily Deutch (7g, 7a); Sr. D Simone Claps; Sr. D Avery Loock; Sr. G Annika Metvinker; Sr. G Georgia Lee; Jr. M/F Rory Presti; Jr. M Marissa Symon; Jr. M Emily Garlewicz
Outlook: Experienced Chatham has a particularly challenging schedule.
MORRISTOWN
Coach: Katherine DeBiasse, ninth season
Last year: 16-6-1, 9-1 NJAC-National champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Lucy Delatush; Jr. F Elliott Szporn; So. F/M Zoie Dvorscak; So. F/M Claire Lucignani
Outlook: After focusing on fundamentals last fall, veteran Morristown is prepared for the move to the NJAC-American.
MOUNT OLIVE
Coach: Kelly Livingston, 12th season
Last year: 5-12-1
Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Belinda Minervini; Sr. F Ava Treamont; Jr D Logan Wright; Jr. M Julia Morris; Jr. D/M Hannagh Puello; Jr. M Gabby Cefola; Jr. D Jamie Canning; Jr. F Sabrina Coronato; So. M Chloe Devine; So. F Riley Fazioli
Outlook: Mount Olive is focusing on playing with confidence in the final third and making the most of cscoring opportunities.
WEST MORRIS
Coach: Traci Buchanan, 13th season
Last year: 18-7, 9-1 NJAC-American co-champion; Morris County Tournament finalist; NJSIAA Group 2 North finalist
Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Abby Prata; Sr. M Madison Candura; Sr. M Riley Cline; Sr. D Madi Reed; Jr. M Lexi Buchanan; Jr. F Cassidy North
Newcomers: Jr. F Ali Mansolino; Jr. F Emma Liberato; Jr. F Zoey Hays; Jr. M Anabel Capello; Jr. G Ashlyn Savage; So. G Juliana Byank
Outlook: The young Wolfpack expects new players to take on large roles.
NJAC-National
MENDHAM
Coach: Michelle Hennelly, second season
Last year: 3-13
Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Kenleigh Wishert; Sr. D Kaleigh Peruyero; Sr. D Anvi Dhamane; Jr. M Fiona Carty; Jr. M/D Kaitlyn Niemczyk; Jr. F Amanda Sorge; Jr. D Maddie Gillard; So. D Harper Giffin; So. M Anne McBreen; So. F Samantha Mele
Newcomers: Jr. F Maria Finaldi; So. M Ella Donnelly; Fr. M Natalie Flanagan; Fr. F Emma Peruyero
Outlook: The Minutemen are working on stickwork, positioning and precise shooting.
MORRIS HILLS
Coach: Annie Mulligan, second season
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Morgan Sorce; Sr. Devyani Goankar; Jr. Tiffany Hwang; Jr. Morgan French; Jr. Ema Ackay; Jr. Jiya Feby; Jr. Samanvi Yekollu; Jr. Sahasra Prasad; Jr. Mythri Rajiv; Jr. Jiya Devireddy; So. Avery Alber, So. Adriana Reed
Newcomers: Jr. Stephany Ponce; Jr. Emma Gazsy; So. Sophie Zappula; Fr. Nandika Agrawal; Fr. Alison Prada; Fr. Valentina Nunez; Fr. Sophia Perez Prid; Fr. Madlyn Frits; Fr. Paisley Corter
Outlook: Young Morris Hills is back on the varsity level after playing JV in 2025.
POPE JOHN
Coach: Kelsie Stefkovich, second season
Last year: 4-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Molly Austin; Sr. F Alison Bizzaro; Sr. F Gabriella Celentano; Sr. D Magee Costello; Sr. G Delaney Hartman; Sr. Vincenza Marucci; Sr. F Giada Reali; Sr. D Anna Spaanstra; Sr. M/F Taylor STruble; Sr. M Reese Van Benschoten; Jr. M Samantha Amelung; Jr. Kendall Weiss
Newcomers: So. D Ava Cuningham; So. F Savanna Laver
Outlook: Senior-led Pope John expects improvement.
ROXBURY
Coach: Kate Williams, fourth season
Last year: 12-8-1
Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Avianna Zanni (13g, 17a); Sr. D Sarah Pisarczyk (5g, 2a); Sr. G Amanda Katz; Sr. F Carlee Contillo; Sr. F Desiree Padilla; Sr. M Cecilia Sosa; So. M Juliana Billings (17g, 16a); So. Gianna Mancuso
Newcomers: Fr. M Allie Gadek
Outlook: Billings and Zanni lead an experienced roster, which includes 10 seniors.
SPARTA
Coach: Corinne Healy, eighth season
Last year: 7-12
Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Annie Soreco; Sr. G Kaitlyn Rodriguez; Sr. F Caitlin Carmody; Jr. M Cassandra Ailara (5g, 3a); Jr. D Emma Muller; Jr. D Elizabeth O'Brien; Jr. F Caroline Weiss (7g, 6a); Jr. D Kourtney Zekunde; So. D Ella Devore; So. F Mia Lopes (6g, 2a); So. F Olivia Mooney
Newcomers: Jr. F Kamryn Miller; So. M Lucia Salmon; So. M Brielle Vera; So. G Abigail Wainwright
Outlook: With the starting defense returning, Sparta is focusing on scoring urgency.
NJAC-Freedom
HACKETTSTOWN
Coach: Rachael Carpenter, eighth season
Last year: 10-10-1, 5-2-1 NJAC-Freedom
Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Abby Iansito (3g, 3a); Sr. F Khloe Mulholland; Sr. M Emily Schneider; Sr. D Eleni Nicholas; Jr. F Kourtney Lynch (16g, 7a); Jr. F Emmy Goodlin; Jr. F Naisha Hosangadi; Jr. M Delaney Jedlicka; So. D Amelia Davis; So. D Gianna Falivene; So. F Sophia Falivene; So. M/D Bella Hippe
Newcomers: So. G Lilyanna Klaver; Fr. M Audrey LaVerde; Fr. M/D Haley Schmidt
Outlook: Young Hackettstown hopes to remain competitive in the NJAC-Freedom.
KITTATINNY
Coach: Karen Ruitenberg, fourth season
Last year: 9-11
Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Naila Watley Gonzalez (2g, 7a); Sr. D Madeline Holdt; Sr. D Hannah Makowski; Jr. M Bella Belardo; Jr. M Kaila Leahy; Jr. F Hailey Lake; Jr. M/D Veronica Moss; Jr. F Chelsea Rivera; Jr. F Cameron Sorg (5g, 2a); Jr. F/M Gianna Fracasso; Jr. D Jaelyn Gilmore
Newcomers: Jr. F Adelyn Cardinale; Jr. D KAte D'Agostino; Jr. D Lily Harvey; Jr. D Grace Pascarella; Jr. M Katherine Swakopf; Jr. D/M Allie Washer; So. M Isabella Witkowski; So. F Ashlyn Moore
Outlook: The Cougars plan to take advantage of scoring opportunities en route to the NJSIAA Tournament.
LENAPE VALLEY
Coach: Emily Wisneski, third season
Last year: 13-8, 6-0 NJAC-Colonial champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Sophia Salerno; Sr. F Zoey DeOliveira (15g, 11a); Sr. F Kaidyn Gomez (15g, 11a); So. M Kaigen Fassinger
Newcomers: Jr. Summer Dean, Jr. Michaele Dennehy, Jr. Bliss Henry, So. Lena Conroy, So. Shay Gomez
Outlook: The young Patriots are rebuilding after losing 11 players to graduation.
NEWTON
Coach: Ashley Tashjian, fifth season
Last year: 23-2, 8-0 NJAC-Freedom champion; NJSIAA Group 1 North finalist
Returning letter-winners: Sr. F Becca O'Brien; Sr. M Brooke Farrence; Sr. M/D Nicole Benson; Jr. M Christina Roque;Jr. F Alaina Mancuso; Jr. G Ava Kithcart; Jr. F Kayla Seeger
Newcomers: Sr. D Jaida Long; Sr. D/M Layla Calamusa; Sr. D Alyssa Valastegui; Jr. M Madison Schick; So. M Jenavyve Gonzalez; So. F Kenley Zuidema; So. D Charlotte Mace; Fr. M/F Gia Roque; Fr. M Paige Garman
Outlook: Graduation was unkind to the Braves, who have been in back-to-back Group 1 North finals.
VERNON
Coach: Kieran Killeen, 11th season
Last year: 12-6-2
Returning letter-winners: Sr. G Alexis Inoa; Sr. F Madigan Van Blarcom (19g, 5a); Sr. D Kaitlyn Hordych; Jr. F Samantha Janus (17g, 10a); Jr. D Molly Sokolewicz; Jr. M Brielle MacLean; Jr. D Carolyn Rugel; So. M Reese Baumann
Newcomers: Sr. M Alyssa Federici; Jr. M Grace Cosenza; Jr. M Savannah Cosenza; Jr. D Callie Heykoop; So. D Layla Blanchard; So. F Kalli Patalita; So. M Alincia Hintzen
Outlook: The Vikings are aiming to win the NJAC-Freedom and earn top-four seeds in the HWS and sectional tournaments.
NJAC-Colonial
JEFFERSON
Coach: Katelyn Cannarozzi, ninth season
Last year: 8-11-1
Returning letter-winners: Sr. M Devon Flammer; Sr. F Silvana Melone; Sr. G Kacey Osterhout; Jr. D Mariana Montoya; Jr. M Gabriella Fitzsimmons; Jr. M Amelia Makepeace; Jr. F Tatiana Martinez; So. Stella Maffei; So. M Reese Malakuskie
Newcomers: So. F Kylie Paskas; So. M Reese Malakuskie
Outlook: Veteran Jefferson lacks depth.
NORTH WARREN
Coach: Lisa Benzaia, third season
Last year: 3-14
Returning letter-winners: Sr. D Kelsey Castles; Sr. D Sophia Crackel; Sr. D Gemma Goldrich; Sr. M Kaydence Iwanicki; Jr. M Kinsley Kise; Jr. F Emma Merritt; So. F Amelia Garis; Jr. M Emma Newport; Jr. F Leah Pecoraro; Jr. F Anna Sullivan; So. G Arhondia Kalymnios; So. G Elizabeth Maza; So. D Averly Roe; So. F Megan Runnion
Newcomers: Fr. F Kaylee Gomez; Fr. F Ariana Vulovic
Outlook: The young Patriots are growing.
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: 2026 Morris/Sussex field hockey team-by-team preview capsules