Stuke Named to Division I Academic Squad

The Georgetown University field hockey standout is the only freshman from the Hoyas team to make the list.

Katie Stuke, last year's #6 and a middie/defense player on the Summit High School field hockey team was the only Georgetown University freshman named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I National Academic Squad. The awards were announced yesterday, according to the Hoyas website. Stuke's accomplishment makes her one of the premiere scholar-athletes in Division I field hockey. The Hoyas article goes on to point out where the team ranks nationwide:  Georgetown was one of 65 teams to earn the 2011 NFHCA Division I National Academic Team Award. Teams must earn a GPA of 3.0 or better in the first semester of the 2011-12 academic year to be recognized. The Georgetown field hockey team maintained a 3.44 GPA, ranking just …

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Kent Place Knocked Out of UCT

Dragons (12-4-1) lose a close one to Johnson in the semi-final round on Saturday night.

KENT PLACE FIELD HOCKEY ENJOYING FINE SEASON  Kent Place has definitely closed the gap between itself and the upper echelon of teams in Union County of late. Unfortunately, it fell just a little bit short of joining the elite on Saturday night as Kent Place played valiantly but suffered a 2-0 loss to Johnson in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament in Clark.  Kent Place was seeking its first trip to the UCT final since it last won the tournament in 2003. “I think we played very well against Johnson,” said third-year coach Sara Wheeler. “We kept the game scoreless until late in the first half.”  Johnson, which scored within the final four minutes of the first half, added another goal midway through the second half and goalie …

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Summit Crushes Number 20 Ranked Montclair

Summit Field Hockey won 2-0

The Hilltoppers beat Montclair on Tuesday at Montclair at 4pm with a score of 2-0. Montclair is ranked number 20 in the Star Ledger top 20 teams. Summit stepped off the bus ready to win. The Hilltoppers had a quick warm up and were ready for a tough game. As the whistle blew the ball began constantly switching fields and changing possession. Both sides held strong for the first half. Summit had several close shots and multiple penalty corners but no goals. Their defense was also on top of things as they offered goalkeeper Grace Berkery unneeded assistance. There was hardly thirty seconds left in the first half when a foul was committed in the Montclair circle. A penalty corner was called and Summit prepared for a possible goal. Sophomore …

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Oak Knoll Adds Win Against West Essex

In 3-1 defeat, players Jacobson, Benvenuti, Smith and Blackwood shine in matchup of state powers.

When Oak Knoll’s Maddie Smith saw the opportunity, she pounced. Smith, a junior midfielder, scored off a rebound off an initial shot by Ryan McCarthy midway through the first half to give Oak Knoll a two-goal lead and the Summit school ended up posting a 3-1 victory over visiting West Essex of North Caldwell Thursday afternoon at Oak Knoll’s Athletic Field in Chatham. Oak Knoll improved to 12-0 this fall while West Essex (12-1) suffered its first loss of the season. The schools entered the game ranked first and third by The Star-Ledger this past week.Smith, who now has six goals this year, was positioned just to the left of the West Essex goal cage and, after McCarthy'sshot was deflected by goalie Melissa Laible, she calmly corralled the …

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Field Hockey Falls to Voorhees in State Tourney

Summit dropsl 4-2.

Voorhees High School ended the Summit High School field hockey team's run in the State tournament on Tuesday. The Hilltoppers fell 4-2 at Voorhees High School in the quarterfinals of the State Tournament. The starting whistle blew and both teams were out for the ball, eager to claim the win. Voorhees quickly dribbled to the Summit circle as the Hilltoppers were getting adjusted to the grass field.  Summit generally plays on turf where the hits are cleaner and more accurate, and the game as a whole moves much faster. More than 20 minutes into the half, the score was still tied at zero and the ball remained under the control of Voorhees. Voorhees dominated in the Summit circle and got a string of seven penalty corners in a row. By the end of…

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Field Hockey Tops Livingston in Shutout

Summit wins 4-0.

The Summit High School field hockey team added yet another win to their record on Tuesday night. The Hilltoppers beat Livingston 4-0 at Livingston High School. Getting off to a good start, the Summit girls gained possession of the ball and dribbled to the Livingston circle.  Less than two minutes into the first half, the team set up their first goal of the night. Senior Katie Stuke assisted sophomore Nikki Sharkin's shot on goal. The girls did a tremendous job keeping the ball in their control, and just four minutes later, the Hilltoppers were able to capitalize a second time.  Junior Megan Crotty landed an elegant shot deep inside the net with the help of senior Allie Slaght. With 10 minutes left in the first half, Summit was at it again…

Field Hockey Continues Preseason Slate Versus Pingry

Summit opens the regular season on Sept. 10.

The Summit High School varsity girl's field hockey team continued its preseason schedule on Tuesday, falling 3-0 to Pingry at Summit High School. "I don't care about wins and losses in the preseason," Summit head coach Jen Schwarzenbek said. "We are still trying to work out the kinks to get players in the right position." This was the second of three tune-up match days for the Hilltoppers, who hosted a Fall Classic scrimmage tournament this past Saturday. The Fall Classic included Bridgewater, Chatham, Newton, Northern Highland, South Plainfield, Voorhees, and Wall. Pingry scored one goal in the first, second, and fourth quarters. Summit was never able to get on the board, but had multiple chances in the second half to punch in a score. "…

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Parade, Rally Honors 3 Winning Teams

Football, girls cross country and field hockey marched down Springfield Avenue Saturday for rally at city hall.

The City of Summit honored three winning high school athletic teams Saturday morning with a parade through downtown Summit and a rally at city hall. Mayor Jordan Glatt, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nathan Parker, Athletic Director Mike Sandor, and High School Principal Paul Sears honored three varsity teams that posted top seasons: state sectional champions girls field hockey, county champions girls cross country and the North 2, Group II state champion football team.

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Field Hockey Wins North 2, Group II Championship

Hilltoppers defeat Bernards 2-1.

A 2-1 victory at top-seeded Bernards High School clinched the North 2, Group II title for the Summit High School field hockey team Monday. It capped off an impressive run for the Hilltoppers (18-4), who began the tournament as the seventh seed. Summit goalie Kelsey Lees shut out each of its first three opponents (Cranford, Chatham and Voorhees), and defense once again proved to be the difference maker. “We had nothing to lose,” head coach Jen Schwarzenbek said. “(Bernards) is a powerhouse, but we knew that if we didn’t let down we could come in and win.” In the last five minutes alone, Summit stopped four penalty corners by Bernards to keep its one-goal lead. “The defense played phenomenal,” Schwarzenbek said. “We anticipated passes and …

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