🌱 Which Roxbury field hockey stars made this year’s All-NJAC list?

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• Which Roxbury field hockey stars made this year's All-NJAC list?

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• Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
• Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Returning All-NJAC Field Hockey players for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Roxbury field hockey fans can cheer on three standout Gaels returning to All-NJAC honors lists this fall, including senior leader Avianna Zanni. The conference coaches' selections spotlight top players across every NJAC division, but Roxbury's repeat honorees underline a strong local program poised for another competitive 2026 season.
   

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