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HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY

20 field hockey players to watch this fall in Eastern Mass.

Sandwich senior Quinn Jordan (center) enters the season with 117 career points.Barry Chin/Globe Staff

With the season set to kick off in less than a week, see our preseason Top 20 poll, and our field hockey players to watch.

Mackenzie Clarke, Belmont — After earning the Middlesex League’s MVP award with 39 goals last season, Clarke is expected to make an even bigger impact this year. The senior captain looks to become a four-time Middlesex League All-Star.

Belmont senior captain Mackenzie Clarke (right) is coming off an MVP season with 39 goals.Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe

Jordi Higgins, Bishop Feehan — Starting her junior season with 33 career goals, Higgins added 32 during her MVP-worthy performance. This year, the senior looks to guide the Shamrocks back to the Division 1 quarterfinals, which they reached in 2023.

Bishop Feehan’s Jordi Higgins has been putting the ball in the net for years.MARK STOCKWELL FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

Izzy Fiorentino, Lynnfield — The senior captain guided her team to the Division 4 quarterfinals. This year, she’ll transition from forward to midfielder to fit the team’s new lineup.

Senior captain Izzy Fiorentino looks to get Lynnfield back to the semifinals.Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Quinn Jordan, Sandwich — Jordan has carried her team to state finals since her freshman season. Entering her senior year, she looks to build on her 117 career points.

Ryan Crook, Somerset Berkley — In addition to scoring both goals to earn the team’s third Division 2 state title, Crook was named the South Coast Conference’s MVP. Entering his junior season, Crook is expected to play a large role on offense.

Ryan Crook scored both of Somerset Berkley's goals in last year's Division 2 championship game victory. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

Kate Schneider, Walpole — Coming off her second-straight Division 1 title, Schneider looks to lead the second-ranked Porkers during her senior season. She netted 31 goals last year, including the championship-winner against Andover.

Kayla Bohlin, Wellesley — Described as an “explosive player” by coach Erin Stickle, Bohlin led the Raiders to the Division 1 semifinals last fall with 19 goals and 21 assists. A captain, she looks to net her 50th career goal and collect her second conference MVP award.

Wellesley’s Kayla Bohlin (left) posted 20 points while leading Wellesley to the Division 1 semifinals last fall. Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Samantha Gal, Winchester — The senior defender made waves for the Red & Black last season, scoring 11 goals and tallying 13 assists, powering her team to the D1 semifinals.

Blaire Brennan, Lincoln-Sudbury — During her junior season, Brennan helped the Warriors secure the top spot in the D1 power rankings. She powered Team USA to a bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina, and was selected to return to the games this year in Israel.

Lincoln-Sudbury senior Blaire Brennan is looking to end her high school career with a championship. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

Other players to watch: Sophia Setouhi (Sr. Watertown), Ava Lamacchia (Sr. Watertown), Sarah Ryan (Sr. Acton-Boxborough), Leah Woodward (Jr. Dennis-Yarmouth), Riley Lombard (Sr. Newburyport), Abbie Allen (Sr. Ipswich), Abigail Kent (Jr. Manchester-Essex), Bridget Kidd (Sr. Norwood), Ella Sewall (Sr. Andover).


Alexa Podalsky can be reached at alexa.podalsky@globe.com.