It was another amazing season in Colonial Valley Conference field hockey. Allentown was the top team for a second straight season as it won both the Colonial Division title and the CVC Tournament championship. The Redbirds also made the sectional final. West Windsor South won the Valley Division, wh ile Notre Dame and Princeton also had excellent seasons. Here are our All-CVC selections: Player of the Year – Avery Gower, Allentown: Gower quietly went about her business of excelling on the field in every situation and in every game. A very unselfish player, she controlled the midfield, when it was defense that was needed she provided it and she led the transition. With 17 goals and 11 assists, Gower showed she can score. Offensive Player of the Year — Ella Sluder, Allentown: The top scorer in the conference with 35 goals and 15 assists, Sluder was extremely effective around the cage. Her shot was explosive and she could connect from anywhere in the circle. It seemed whenever the Redbirds needed a goal there was Sluder to provide the game winner. She finished her career with 209 points. Forward of the Year — Emma McVey, Notre Dame: When a goal was needed or a key play around the cage was required, McVey never disappointed. She caged 25 goals and added 10 helpers as ND had another successful season. Seven times this season she had multiple goal games and finished her career with 107 career points. Midfielder of the Year — Clementine Bowden, Notre Dame: What a breakout season it was for Bowden with 12 goals and a CVC-best 18 assists. Bowden arrived on the scene four years ago and she’s had an impact at ND ever since. This season she set career high marks in goals and assist and was a great asset to the Irish in the midfield. Defensive Midfielder of the Year —Rimla Raza, WW-P South: The Pirates have won two straight Valley Division crowns and they do not do it without Raza. A very complete player, she is capable of scoring at any time, has great field awareness and can play corner defense with the best of them. She had 15 goals and 14 assists. Goalie of the Year — Kelly Stevens, Princeton Day: Stevens’ skill in the cage had an amazing effect on the Panthers’ season. Her ability in the goal allowed the offense to be more aggressive. She proved to be a big-game player as she had a season-best 21 saves in a win over Notre Dame win. Stevens’ play was instrumental in the Panthers finishing the season with nine win in the last 12 games. Coach of the Year — Kayla Peterson, Allentown: An All-America player at The College of New Jersey, Peterson has stepped in to the coaching role and been just as impressive as she was a player. She and her staff were exceptional this season in keeping the Redbirds focused on one game at a time. The schedule was a grueling one and Peterson never let any defeat become too big to overcome. She has proven to be a strong mentor in Allentown. Sara Cate Walker, Princeton: Walker was key to the fantastic turnaround in Princeton this fall. The senior provided 16 goals and nine assists, but the role model she was for the younger players was so impressive. Zoe Lawler, Hopewell Valley: Lawler, a junior, stepped up in a big way offensively for the Bulldogs with team highs in goals (15) and assists (8). Her play was a key to the Bulldogs getting things back on track after a slow start. Ella Dorfman, WW- P South: A junior, Dorfman was coming off a season in 2024 where she scored four goals, but with hard work and dedication she found the back of the cage 14 times in 2025. She proved to be a valuable asset as a leader as well. Lily Peto, Hightstown: Peto led the Rams in scoring for the second straight season. The junior had nine goals and a career best five assists. Peto has steadily improved each season and one who is growing into a leadership role as well. Molly Nolan, Robbinsville: Nolan burst on the scene this season as a sophomore and brought a great sense of the game to the field. Her play in the midfield was nothing short of exceptional as the Ravens navigated the season. Sammy Dandy, Princeton Day: Right from the first game of the season, Dandy, a junior, let it be known she was going to take the play to the opposition. She scored a career high 28 goals and added six assists. Dandy’s play was contagious with the Panthers. Brynn Dandy, Princeton Day: A senior, the older Dandy had a career best season with five goals and nine assists for the Panthers. Her consistent effort and leadership were a key to the success this season. Lila Casto, Princeton: Casto was effective all over the field for the Tigers with five goals and two assists. The junior works very hard on and off the field was a key to the success this season. Marleigh White, Allentown: An exceptional athlete, White played a major role in the success at Allentown. A player who doesn’t dominate the stat sheet, but one who makes all the plays that lead to success. She had seven goals on the season. Kelsey Loughlin, Allentown: Loughlin was a key to the Redbirds’ success with the penalty corner as she took the hits and was usually very successful. A strong offensive player in her own right, she had eight goals and five assists. Meghan Hofacker, Hopewell Valley: Hofacker was the steadying factor at Hopewell Valley as her senior leadership was a key and her ability to lead the midfield was exceptional. She tallied a pair of goals and had five assists. Victoria Suschke, Notre Dame: A remarkable player, Suschke sacrificed her own stats for the good of the team as she took on a bigger role in the midfield. The consummate team player, she had a career best 12 goals and provided eight helpers. Ani Bettencourt, Princeton: In many ways the success of the Tigers can be traced to the defense and Bettencourt was one of the anchors in the back. Never one to shy away from a challenge, she was very effective. Sofia DiGioaccino, Princeton: Another of the key players leading to the success at Princeton, DiGioaccino showed great awareness and anticipation on defense. The senior’s talents will missed next fall. Grace Marrone, Notre Dame: Following in the footsteps of her sister, Ellie, Grace was also vital to the success of the Irish. A determined midfielder, she could generate offense or be an effective defender. She had a career best seven assists this season and four goals. Anja Basdeo, WW-P South: A definite senior leader, Basdeo was an exceptional defender and she played a major role in the Pirates winning the Valley Division. No matter what the task, Basdeo accepted it and did it successfully. Anna Simonds, Allentown: Stepping in after a Division I goalie can be a pressure packed situation, but Simonds handled the pressure and came up big on several occasions in the cage. Down the stretch at tournament time she was at her best with five double-digit save games. All-CVC Field Hockey First Team Forward: Sara Cate Walker, Sr., Princeton Forward: Ella Sluder, Sr., Allentown Forward: Emma McVey, Jr., Notre Dame Forward: Clementine Bowden, Sr., Notre Dame Forward: Zoe Lawler, Jr., Hopewell Valley Forward: Ella Dorfman, Jr., WW-PS Forward: Molly Nolan, Jr., Robbinsville Forward: Lily Peto, So., Hightstown Forward: Sammy Dandy, Jr., PDS Forward: Brynn Dandy, Sr., PDS Midfield: Rimla Raza, Sr., WW-PS Midfield: Lila Casto, Jr., Princeton Midfield: Avery Gower, Sr., Allentown Midfield: Marleigh White, Sr., Allentown Midfield: Kelsey Loughlin, Sr., Allentown Midfield: Meghan Hofacker, Sr., Hopewell Valley Midfield: Victoria Suschke, Jr., Notre Dame Defense: Ani Bettencourt, Sr., Princeton Defense: Anja Basdeo, Sr.,  WW-P South Defense: Sofia DiGioaccino, Sr., Princeton Defense: Grace Marrone, Jr., Notre Dame Goalie: Anna Simonds, Jr., Allentown Goalie: Kelly Stevens, Sr., PDS Player of the Year – Avery Gower, Allentown Offensive Player of the Year — Ella Sluder, Allentown Forward of the Year — Emma McVey, Notre Dame Midfielder of the Year — Clementine Bowden, Notre Dame Defensive Midfielder of the Year — Rimla Raza, WW-P South Goalie of the Year — Kelly Stevens, Princeton Day Coach of the Year — Kayla Peterson, Allentown Second Team Forward: Kelsey Wood, Jr., Notre Dame Forward: Emily Guzman-Solares, Sr., Ewing Forward: Natalie Levine, Sr., Allentown Forward: Sonal Sharma, So., WW-PN Forward: Heidi Johnson, So., Princeton Forward: Lucia Canuso, Jr., Robbinsville Forward: Chris Gorczynski, Fr., Lawrence Midfield: Tess Boyle, So., Princeton Midfield: Olivia Herscovici, So., PDS Midfield: Lili Flink, Jr., Princeton Day Midfield: Cameron DeRezze, So., Robbinsville Midfield: Zara Khan Sr., Robbinsville Midfield: Jenna Young, Jr., Hopewell Valley Midfield: Caralyn Perez, Jr., WW-PN Midfield: Kelsie Massingill, Sr., Hamilton West Midfield: Jordan Bates, So., Steinert Midfield: Addison Gingras, Sr., Allentown Defense: Jane Hunter, Jr., Hopewell Valley Defense: Arden Reilly, Sr., PDS Defense: Mackenzie Bendas, Jr., Steinert Defense: Kennedy Rotondo, So., Hopewell Valley Defense: Victoria Stawaris, Sr., Allentown Defense: Lily Fleming, Sr., Hightstown Defense: Lauren Lach, Sr., Hightstown Goalie: Emily Suttmeier, Sr., Princeton Goalie: Isabella Zola, Sr., WW-PS Goalie: Ava Frascella, Sr., Hamilton West Goalie: Theodora Milchanoski, Sr., Hopewell Valley Honorable Mention Morgan French, Morgan Dwyer, Peyton Hansbury (Ewing),  Sabrina Gonzalez-Leon (Hamilton West),  Julie Bochnak (Hightstown), Dylan DeCore (Hopewell Valley), Jenna Eisenbach (Lawrence), Sara Kiffer, Madison Lippman (Nottingham), Cassandra Farran (Princeton), Amelia Lach (Princeton Day), Olivia Naperkoski, Gabriella Milacci (Robbinsville), Ally Constance (Steinert), Maya Sattiraju (WW-P North) ...read more read less