Bridgewater Students Win Big at National Competition

Four field hockey players were part of a team that won the USA National Indoor Field Hockey Tournament in Virginia Beach in early March.

Christen Piersanti, Dayle Paustian, Catherine Caro and Rachel Yaney were part of the team that went 5-1-1 in the pool, and received first place medals in the 16U bracket during the tournament March 11 through March 13.

According to Bridgewater parent Jolene Piersanti, the team was the only one from New Jersey to receive medals this year.

The competition was held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, and included 128 teams and 1,300 athletes.

The local team also included members from Freehold, Watchung, Holmdel, Montclair and Basking Ridge.