Oak Knoll School’s field hockey team finished their fall season full of motivation and camaraderie as four OKS juniors out of only 136 student-athletes nationwide were named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s (NFHCA) High School All-American and All-Region team. 

Lea Good ’23 (midfielder) of Chatham was named All-American, second-team; Emma Ramsey ’23 (forward) from Summit was named All-American, third team, and Kate Siedem ’23 (defender) of Madison was also named All-American, third team. These athletes were among the top 30 high school field hockey players in the country – the highest selection a high school field hockey player can be awarded. 

Good, Emma Ramsey, Julia Ramsey ’23 (forward) of Morristown, and Siedem were also named to the NFHCA’s Regional New Jersey All-American team.  

“These recognitions are reflections of the hard work our team has put in together,” said Julia Ramsey. “We came every day ready to push each other and work to get better to play our toughest opponents. We motivated each other through the tough losses and supported each other through both team and individual success.”

High schools recognized were separated into 10 regions: Massachusetts, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New Jersey, New York, Northern New England, Pennsylvania, South, Southern New England, and West. Each region’s All-Region team roster is reflective of the number of NFHCA scholastic members registered in that region.

“It is so exciting for our student-athletes to be recognized among a strong group of the top 15 players in the state,” said Ali Good Oak Knoll’s head field hockey coach. “The dedication, passion, and skill they exhibit are huge components of our team’s success this year. I am so proud of their post-season accomplishments but even more impressed with the way they led this team all season. Oak Knoll field hockey has been ranked No. 11 in the country with the hard work of our entire team. And for these four juniors to be recognized as the best in the state shows how tremendous their leadership and play is to our team.” 

Kate Siedem said that the Oak Knoll field hockey program is unique and that the camaraderie with her field hockey teammates on and off the field is what makes the program so special.

“This season really reflected us as a team,” said Lea Good. “It showed our determination and motivation as a team. We bounced back from tough losses which not only made us better individually but also as a whole. My favorite part of this season was the normalcy. Last year we didn’t have much of a season, so I was just thankful that we were able to go to practice every day and play in games. Playing the sport I love with my best friends for the past three months was the best part of my day.”

Oak Knoll’s field hockey team also picked up the following postseason recognitions:

Star-Ledger All-State

First Team

• Lea Good
• Kate Siedem

Second Team

• Emma Ramsey
• Julia Ramsey

Star-Ledger Non-Public First Team

• Lea Good
• Sam Petrucco
• Emma Ramsey
• Julia Ramsey
• Kate Siedem

Non-Public Second Team

• Mia Albano
• Darby Campbell
• Maddie Sepe

All-Union County Team

• Darby Campbell (First Team)
• Lea Good (First Team)
• Sam Petrucco (First Team)
• Emma Ramsey (First Team)
• Julia Ramsey (First Team)
• Kate Siedem (First Team)
• Morgan Willis (First Team)
• Mia Albano (Second Team)
• Maxi Aranowitz (Second Team)
• Laila Pasic (Second Team)
• Laura Ryan (Second Team)
• Sophia Loschert (Honorable Mention)
• Maddie Sepe (Honorable Mention)

All-Union/Essex Conference Team

• Lea Good (First Team)
• Sam Petrucco (First Team)
• Emma Ramsey (First Team)
• Julia Ramsey (First Team)
• Kate Siedem (First Team)
• Maxi Aranowitz (Second Team)
• Darby Campbell (Second Team)
• Laila Pasic (Second Team)
• Laura Ryan (Second Team)
• Morgan Willis (Second Team)
• Mia Albano (Honorable Mention)
• Sophia Loschert (Honorable Mention)
  

All Non-Public Team

• Darby Campbell (First Team)
• Lea Good (First Team)
• Sam Petrucco (First Team)
• Emma Ramsey (First Team)
• Julia Ramsey (First Team)
• Laura Ryan (First Team)
• Kate Siedem (First Team)
• Morgan Willis (Second Team)

“Receiving this recognition is so important to me, as it represents the dedication and teamwork of the OKS field hockey program,” said Emma Ramsey. “OKS field hockey fosters growth for athletic improvement while centering the importance of being on a team. My coaches have taught me the importance of hard work, dedication, strength, and kindness.  All life lessons I will take with me forever.” 

All Oak Knoll student-athletes, coaches, and teams enjoyed the fall season as interscholastic competition returned to normal following shortened or canceled seasons in 2020. 

The school’s fall season saw both individual and team success across their sports team. Oak Knoll teams and athletes excelled in Divisional Championships, County Tournaments, Prep Tournaments, and State Tournaments, in addition to NJSIAA Tournament and Meet of Champion finals. 

Oak Knoll athletic teams continued their commitment to service through various projects executed by the individual teams, including lunches for Bridges Outreach, letters to veterans, a Halloween costume drive, volunteering at the Bridges Outreach 5K, and more.

For a detailed fall recap of all Oak Knoll School sports please visit https://spark.adobe.com/page/bS7salrcJboNR/.