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The 2019 GameTimeCT All-State Field Hockey Team

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Norwalk’s Tessa Albrecht rips off a penalty stroke for her second goal of the game against Wilton during Tuesday’s FCIAC field hockey game at Testa Field in Norwalk. Wilton held on for a 6-5 win.
Norwalk’s Tessa Albrecht rips off a penalty stroke for her second goal of the game against Wilton during Tuesday’s FCIAC field hockey game at Testa Field in Norwalk. Wilton held on for a 6-5 win.
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Staples' Laine Ambrose (10) corrals the ball during the Wreckers' game against New Canaan in the CIAC Class L field hockey quarterfinals in Westport on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
Staples' Laine Ambrose (10) corrals the ball during the Wreckers' game against New Canaan in the CIAC Class L field hockey quarterfinals in Westport on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.
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Staples’ Grace Cooper sends the ball upfield during the FCIAC field hockey final between Staples and Darien at Brien McMahon on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The game ended in a 0-0 tie after two overtimes, and the teams were declared co-champions. less
Staples’ Grace Cooper sends the ball upfield during the FCIAC field hockey final between Staples and Darien at Brien McMahon on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The game ended in a 0-0 tie after two overtimes, and ... more
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Guilford's Maddie Epke was named MVP of the SCC field hockey tournament championship game.
Guilford's Maddie Epke was named MVP of the SCC field hockey tournament championship game.
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Darien High School's Tala Garcia gains control of the ball up the field in the Class L state field hockey championship game against Staples High School, played at Wethersfield High School. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 less
Darien High School's Tala Garcia gains control of the ball up the field in the Class L state field hockey championship game against Staples High School, played at Wethersfield High School. Saturday, Nov. 23, ... more
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North Branford's Ava Galdenzi chases down the ball in the offensive zone during their field hockey game with Morgan in North Branford, Conn. on Monday, October 13, 2019.
North Branford's Ava Galdenzi chases down the ball in the offensive zone during their field hockey game with Morgan in North Branford, Conn. on Monday, October 13, 2019.
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Darien High School's Molly Hellman and Staples High School's Hannah Paprotna chase the ball in the Class L state field hockey championship game played at Wethersfield High School. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 less
Darien High School's Molly Hellman and Staples High School's Hannah Paprotna chase the ball in the Class L state field hockey championship game played at Wethersfield High School. Saturday, Nov. 23, ... more
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Sophomore goaltender Lauren Oskam made sure she had her shades with her as the Immaculate field hockey team took their turn under the lights Thursday night. Immaculate High School does not have lights on their athletic fields except for one week of the season when they bring in portable temporary lights and all the teams get to play a home game under the lights. October 12, 2017, in Danbury, Conn. less
Sophomore goaltender Lauren Oskam made sure she had her shades with her as the Immaculate field hockey team took their turn under the lights Thursday night. Immaculate High School does not have lights on their ... more
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Jacqui Sandor (center) of Daniel Hand defends against Catie Duggan (left) of Darien in the second half in Madison on October 5, 2019.
Jacqui Sandor (center) of Daniel Hand defends against Catie Duggan (left) of Darien in the second half in Madison on October 5, 2019.
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Guilford's Hannah Tillier hits the ball to score a goal against Daniel Hand during field hockey action in Guilford, Conn., on Tuesday Oct. 1, 2019.
Guilford's Hannah Tillier hits the ball to score a goal against Daniel Hand during field hockey action in Guilford, Conn., on Tuesday Oct. 1, 2019.
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The 2019 GameTimeCT All-State Field Hockey team. Compiled by Dan Nowak. Photos by Hearst Connecticut Media. Designed by Pete Paguaga and Sean Patrick Bowley.

FIRST TEAM

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Player of the Year

Kyle Kirby

Staples, Senior, Midfielder

Stats: She was the team’s top scorer with 20 goals and 13 assists. She led the Wreckers to their fourth straight Class L title with a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win over Darien in the championship game. She had 70 goals and 50 assists in 60 career games.

Honors: Two-time first team CHSCA All-State and first Team all FCIAC

Up next: Will play lacrosse at Notre Dame.

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Tessa Albrecht

Norwalk, Junior, Forward

Stats: The senior scored 36 goals and added 17 assists.

Honors: Two-time CHSCA All-State and Register All-State, All-FCIAC.

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Laine Ambrose

Staples, Junior, Midfielder

Stats: She had 14 goals and 11 assists and led the Wreckers to their fourth straight Class L title with a 4-2 win over Darien.

Honors: First team CHSCA All-State and first Team all-FCIAC

Up next: Will play field hockey at Boston College.

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Grace Cooper

Staples, Senior, Defense

Stats: She was a big reason the Wreckers excelled on defense. She helped limit opponents to five goals in four games in the Class L tournament. Staples defeated Darien 4-2 in the Class L championship game.

Honors: CHSCA All-State and All-FCIAC

Up next: Will play field hockey at Hamilton College.

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Maddie Epke

Guilford, Sophomore, Midfielder

Stats: She had 23 goals and 10 assists. She had a goal and two assists in a 3-2 win over Hand in the Class M championship game.

Honors: CHSCA All-State and All-SCC.

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Tala Garcia

Darien, Senior, Defense

Stats: Used her exceptional speed to dominate on defense. She is a big reason the Blue Wave had two shutouts in the Class L tournament and kept Staples scoreless in a 0-0 tie with the Wreckers in the FCIAC tournament final (co-champs). Staples went on to beat Darien 4-2 in the Class L final.

Honors: CHSCA All-State and All-FCIAC

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Ava Galdenzi

North Branford, Senior, Midfielder

Stats: She had 29 goals and 11 assists. Led North Branford to the Class S final where it lost 1-0 to Granby.

Honors: Two-time CHSCA All-State and All-Shoreline Conference, 2019 Shoreline Conference Player of the Year, .

Up next: Will play field hockey at Wesleyan

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Molly Hellman

Darien, Senior, Forward

Stats: One of the top scorers for the Blue Wave, she had both goals in Darien’s 4-2 loss to Staples in the Class L championship game.

Honors: First team CHSCA All-State and First Team all FCIAC

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Laura Oskam

Immaculate, Senior, Goalie

Stats: One of the top goalies in the state, she had 10 shutouts in the regular season and allowed six goals in a 15-1 record. She led the Mustangs to a 1-0 win over New Milford in the South-West Conference tournament.

Honors: CHSCA All-State and All-SWC.

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Mackenzie Pedersn

Granby, Senior, Defense

Stats: She had nine goals and 10 assists and contributed on defense too. Led Granby to the CIAC Class S title (1-0 win over North Branford)

Honors: First Team CHSCA All State, 2019 CHSCA Academic All State, 2019 NCCC All Conference

Up next: Will play at Salisbury State.

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Jacqui Sandor

Hand, Senior, Defense

Stats: Strong on both ends of the field, she had four goals and 10 assists including the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win over Wethersfield in the Class M quarterfinals.

Honors: CHSCA All-State and All-SCC.

Up next: Will play field hockey at Williams College.

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Hannah Tiller

Guilford, Junior, Forward

Stats: She had 18 goals and 20 assists. She scored a goal and contributed on defense to help lead the Indians to their second straight Class M title with a 3-2 win over Hand.

Honors: CHSCA All-State, All-SCC, co-SCC Player of the Year.

SECOND TEAM

PlayerTeamYRPOS
Bella CarrozzaRidgefieldSr.Forward-Midfielder
Maeve ConnorHandSr.Midfielder
Molly CoyleImmaculateSr.Midfielder
Tess CsejkaAmitySr.Forward
Olivia HahnWiltonSr.Midfielder
Emma HalasImmaculateJr.Midfielder
Lauren HorneWestbrookJr.Goalie
Kelli JacobsonNorth BranfordJr.Midfielder
Mary NormanGlastonburyJr.Midfielder
Hannah PaprotnaStaplesSr.Defense
Ella StanleyGuilfordSr.Midfielder
Molly ZaffinoBranfordSr.Forward