Oak Knoll field hockey player represents USA in international tournament

A sophomore member of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child’s field hockey program recently represent ted the United States by competing in an international tournament in Mannheim, Germany.

Alison McCarthy ’18, who was named to Field Hockey USA’s U17 National Team, joined other field hockey players across the country to compete in a tournament that included teams from Germany and Holland.

McCarthy is the fourth Oak Knoll field hockey player to make the national team and participate in the tournament, which was held May 11-17.

“Ali has worked so hard to achieve this goal and we are so proud of everything she has accomplished,” said Oak Knoll field hockey coach Ali Good. “Ali is the perfect player to represent the United States. Her work ethic, skill and passion for the game is evident every time she steps on the field. Ali is a special player and we can't wait to watch the rest of her Oak Knoll and national team career unfold.”

To make the team, McCarthy had to first be selected, through a series of tryouts, to a regional team. McCarthy was then selected to the national team after competing against teams featuring the best field hockey players throughout the country. The national team practiced for more than six months in preparation for the international tournament, according to USA Field Hockey.

McCarthy, of Madison, was named to the Harrow Sports/National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-American First Team earlier this year.

Late last year, McCarthy was also named to NJ.com’s Second All-State Team in field hockey.

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child is an independent, Catholic school, coeducational in elementary school from kindergarten through grade six; and all-girls in middle and high school from grades seven through 12. For more information about Oak Knoll, please visit www.oakknoll.org or call 908-522-8109.