Faith and teamwork help propel Notre Dame field hockey to CVCT championship

The Notre Dame High School field hockey team won the Colonial Valley Conference Tournament championship on Oct. 17 by defeating Princeton 3-1 at Hightstown High School. This victory marks the school's first tournament title since 1992.

Kelsey Wood scored the winning goal for the Irish. Wood, a senior leader on the team, noted that the win was particularly meaningful for the senior class after they lost the tournament final to Allentown two years ago.

Many players on the team belong to Catholic Athletes for Christ. Wood said the players' faith influences their pre-game prayer routines, their play style, and how they treat one another both on and off the field.