Record-breakers, 100-point scorers, and more: Cape High School Girls Hockey All-Stars

There are only seven Cape Cod high school girls' hockey teams, but their rosters contain a lot of talent. Six of the seven made the postseason, and Falmouth showed why it's the best team not only on Cape but in the state.

The Clippers reached the Division 2 State Championship game for the fourth time in team history but fell short of winning a second title.

Nauset/Monomoy, Sandwich and Martha's Vineyard all reached the Sweet 16 in Div. 2, while the No. 29 Barnstable girls took No. 4 Malden Catholic to overtime in the Div. 1 Round of 32.

Whether shot-stoppers, goal-scorers or defensive players, this list of athletes helped their teams succeed.

Presenting the girls hockey All-Stars 2023-24 team.

First Team

Claire Hazard, Barnstable

Hazard is a five-year senior captain and the team's second-leading scorer with 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists).

"She is the fastest skater on the team with great moves and a really good shot," Barnstable head coach Peter Nugnes said. "She is a force for other teams to game plan for."

Her most memorable moment of this season was scoring the team's only goal against Malden Catholic in the playoffs.

Hazard is also on the sailing team. She will attend Worcester Academy, where she will continue her hockey career.

Ally McEneaney, Barnstable

McEneaney is a senior captain who led the league in points (44) with 28 goals and 16 assists. During the season, she scored her 100th career point, which puts her in the top five at Barnstable of all-time varsity scoring leaders.

Her favorite moment happened before the playoff game against Malden Catholic when she and her teammates danced around in the locker room.

"Everyone was just too happy to be there. It was just a really good moment," McEneaney said.

She also plays varsity field hockey and lacrosse for Barnstable. Outside of sports, she is a member of Future Problem Solving, Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), the National Honor Society and the Math National Honor Society.

She plans on attending a four-year university to study biology and psychology and hopes to continue her hockey career.

Kourtney David, Dennis-Yarmouth/(Cape Cod Academy)/(Cape Tech)

The freshman forward had 29 points (22 goals, seven assists). She had a hat trick against Sandwich to help D-Y to a 3-1 upset win.

"Kourtney is a powerful offensive player," D-Y head coach Colleen Myers said. "She always competes against the other team's best defenseman but often finds a way to find the back of the net. As a freshman, she has a very bright future ahead."

Rylin Briggs, Falmouth

The freshman defender finished with 21 points (eight goals and 13 assists). Falmouth head coach Brian Ferreira said Briggs has the best defense on Cape Cod.

Her favorite moment of the season was when the Clippers beat Canton 4-3 in double overtime. Briggs also plays softball and field hockey.

Aspen Devlin, Falmouth

Aspen Devlin was the freshman goalie on a team that made it to the State Championship. She had a 2.1 goals-against average (GAA). Coach Ferreira said she "plays better as the games get bigger."

Her most memorable moment was playing in double overtime against Canton in the Elite Eight, and advancing to the Final Four. She also plays field hockey at Falmouth.

Riley Devlin, Falmouth

Riley Devlin was one of the Clippers' 40-point scorers this season with 49 (22 goals, 27 assists). Ferreira said the junior forward has a "nose for the net and scores big goals."

Her favorite moment was the double-overtime win against Canton in the Elite Eight, and advancing to TD Garden (State Championship). She also plays soccer at Falmouth.

Hailey Ferreira, Falmouth

The junior forward successfully set up her teammates earning 18 season assists and added six goals for 24 points. Coach Ferreira said she is the "best two-way player in the league."

Avery Johnsen, Falmouth

In her final high school season, Johnsen finished with 44 points (25 goals, 19 assists). Coach Ferreira said the senior forward has "speed, quickness and her shots are tough to defend."

Johnsen's favorite moment was the Clippers' appearance at TD Garden (State Championship). When she's not on the ice, Johnsen is working one of her three jobs or recording stats for the boys' lacrosse team. She is also on the field hockey and golf team, and is a part of the National Art Honors Society, National Honor Society, and National Math Honor Society for Falmouth.

Johnsen will be attending Appalachian State University to play D1 field hockey and start Pre-Dental.

Casey Roth, Falmouth

Roth tied with Riley Devlin for a team-high of 49 points (25 goals, 24 assists). The junior forward reached the 100-point (102) career mark this season. Coach Ferreira said she's "always capable of making an impact."

Her most memorable moment of the season was all the bus rides home after a win.

"We were always in a happy mood, playing music over the speaker and feeling good about the game we played," Roth said.

She also plays varsity lacrosse for the Clippers.

Maeve Turner, Falmouth

As a freshman, Turner made a statement with 41 points (22 goals, 19 assists). Coach Ferreira said she's a "skilled player capable of changing a game."

Her favorite moment, like that of most of her teammates, was the overtime game against Canton. She also plays field hockey, and like to work out.

Emily Coogan, Martha’s Vineyard

As a sophomore center, Coogan scored 33 points (18 goals, 15 assists), and was a plus 16 on the season. Her career total is 72 points (43 goals, 29 assists) and a plus 58.

"Emily was our best player her first two seasons," Martha's Vineyard head coach Geoghan Coogan said. "She is the consummate 200-foot player. She plays hard and has the finesse to find teammates and score goals."

Her favorite moment was making it to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in the program's history.

"Even though it doesn't seem like much, it was one of the points of our season where everyone was happy," Emily Coogan said.

Emily Coogan also plays soccer.

Maia Donnelly, Martha’s Vineyard

The senior defensive player had 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) this season and finished her high school career with 21 points (four goals, 17 assists).

"A very physical player with deceiving speed," Coach Coogan said, "never afraid to get in the way of pucks or bodies, and consistently led the team in plus/minus for our defensive corp the last three seasons."

Her favorite moment of the season was coming from behind in the first round of the playoffs to beat Dedham (3-2) in double overtime. Donnelly called it "a true team win."

She is also a figure skater, runs track, is learning to become a skate instructor, and is a member of the Best Buddies Club at Martha's Vineyard.

She plans to attend UMass Amherst’s Honors College to pursue a degree in anthropology, specifically concentrating in medical anthropology and global health. She will also minor in Spanish. In the future, she may add a second major in public health.

Eleanor Mone, Martha’s Vineyard

The sophomore wing player accounted for 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) this season, bringing her career total to 45 points (17 goals, 28 assists) for a plus-40.

"Elle played wing on our top line her first two seasons," Coach Coogan said. She is a patient player who has great vision in all areas of the ice. She also plays a hard forecheck and a consistent backcheck on every shift."

Mone's most memorable moment of the season was going into overtime against Dedham in the postseason and coming away with the win. She also plays soccer.

Olivia Avellar, Nauset/Monomoy

The senior goalie had eight shutouts on the season and finished with a 1.26 GAA. She is a two-year captain and was the league MVP this season.

"Olivia was the core of the team for her four years of high school," Nauset head coach Zach Wells said. "One of the most competitive athletes you can find."

Gaby Bassett, Nauset/Monomoy

The center finished the season with 46 points (29 goals, 17 assists), including her first five-goal game. As a sophomore, she has already reached 100 career points (108) and is the first player to do so in program history. That milestone was her highlight of the season.

"One of the most explosive players on the team in terms of goal scoring," Wells said.

Bassett also plays lacrosse.

Sophia Boucher, Nauset/Monomoy

The junior left wing finished with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists).

"Soph is a great two-way forward that plays hard up and down the ice," Wells said. "She's one of the best shots on the team and has consistently elevated her game, especially during playoffs."

Her favorite moment was advancing in the playoffs to the Elite Eight. She also plays lacrosse.

Carly Brand, Nauset/Monomoy

The junior center had a 31-point season (17 goals, 14 assists).

"Carly jumped into her first year in the Cape and Islands League with authority," Wells said. "She has a great hockey sense and a great scoring touch."

Brand's most memorable moment was wearing Christmas jerseys for the Christmas Game, scoring the first goal, and having all the teddy bears fall on the ice. Brand is a three-sport athlete playing volleyball and golf in addition to hockey.

Sienna Reeves, Nauset/Monomoy

In her senior year at defense, the two-year captain had 33 points (13 goals, 20 assists) and finished her high school career with 107 career points.

"Sienna's offensive and defensive abilities made her both a threat scoring goals and a tough player to play against," said Wells.

Casey Pestilli, Sandwich

As a freshman forward, Pestilli finished with 28 points (15 goals, 13 assists).

"She's only a freshman and has developed into an elite scorer on the Cape," Sandwich head coach Billy Ferreira said. "(She) has a great shot and is always a player opponents have to account for every time she is on the ice. She will only continue to get better."

Her most memorable moment of the season was the game against Nauset in the Sweet 16.

"Even though it was an away game, the rink was almost sold out, and you can’t beat that atmosphere. Also, it being the last game I got to play with the seniors, it was a really memorable game. Everyone gave as much as they could into that game and it was a really good effort by everyone," Pestilli said.

Pestilli also plays tennis for Sandwich.

Second Team

Grace Holden, Barnstable

Holden is a five-year senior captain who played forward, defense and goalie. She led the team in blocked shots and contributed 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists).

"She is so valuable to this team and always sticks up for her teammates," Nugnes said. "She is a very smart hockey player that knows where to be on the ice."

Holden is going to continue her hockey career at Anna Maria College.

Ryley King, Barnstable

King is also a five-year varsity senior captain defenseman and finished her final year with 12 points (six goals, six assists).

"She's a very good skater and is an amazing hockey player. She logged a ton of ice time this season, played every other shift for us, and is a beast on the blue line. She has been without question my best defenseman for the past two seasons. She is the type of player that will knock you into next week and after the whistle, will reach her hand out to help you get up," Nugnes said.

King's favorite moment from this season was the team sleepover. She is also a member of the varsity girls golf team. When she is not on the ice or golf course, she participates in the Green Club, DECA Club, National Honor Society, Math Honors Society and the Key Club. She has a 4.7 GPA and plans to attend a four-year college.

Paige Fowler, (Dennis-Yarmouth)/ Cape Cod Academy/(Cape Tech)

As an eighth-grade forward, Fowler finished with double-digit goals (10) and 12 points.

"Paige had an impactful second half of the season for our team," Meyers said. "She found her scoring touch but also improved immensely in all three zones of the ice. (I'm) very excited for her future as a hockey player."

Jane Coogan, Martha’s Vineyard

Jane Coogan, a defenseman in her sophomore season, scored 10 points (five goals, five assists). Her career point total now stands at 18 points (six goals, 12 assists).

"The best skater on our team," Coach Coogan said. "She plays with a physical edge that allows her space in the defensive zone to move the puck. She took a big step offensively this year and should continue that side of her development."

Jane's favorite moment of the season was making it past the first round of the playoffs, which was the first time in the program's history. When she's not on the ice, Coogan is on the field playing soccer.

Abigail Geary, Martha’s Vineyard

The freshman wing player accounted for 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists).

"Abby has fantastic hockey sense," Coach Coogan said. "She sees the ice in all zones and makes patient and skilled plays. Her confidence built throughout the season, as did her speed. She and Ava Mikos were two impactful freshmen that have huge futures ahead of them."

Her most memorable part of the season was the team trips and dinners and advancing to the Sweet 16 in the playoffs. Geary is a three-sport athlete who plays field hockey and lacrosse in addition to hockey.

Marley Dwyer, Sandwich

The junior forward had 17 points (10 goals, seven assists)

"She became a front-line center this year, scoring double-digit goals for the first time in her career," Coach Billy Ferreira said. "She stepped up to be a leader both on and off the ice with a young group of forwards. "I look for her to have a big senior season."

Her highlight of the season was getting the assist on her friend's first career goal. She also plays lacrosse for Sandwich, is on the Cape Cod Kraken Hockey team and is a part of the Unified Volleyball Club.

Emma Itri, Sandwich

The junior defenseman had 15 points, although she started the season at center due to injuries.

"She plays a true 200-foot game and is always a factor when she is on the ice," Coach Billy Ferreira said.

"She's poised to have a monster senior year from the back end," Billy Ferreira said.

Itri's favorite moment was playing on Senior Night against Bishop Feehan. She also plays lacrosse for Sandwich.

Adrianna Kelsch, Sandwich

The senior captain forward finished her final high school season with 10 points, despite having a preseason foot injury that held her to only 12 games.

"Nobody in the league worked harder than her all season just to return to the lineup," Billy Ferreira said. "She was a factor every shift she was on the ice and by February, was back to being one of the fastest wings on the ice in the entire state.  She will truly be missed and leads by example every day."

Darby Rounseville, Sandwich

The junior defenseman had 15 points for the Lady Knights.

"She's one of the top defensemen on the Cape," Billy Ferreira said. "A great skater who can shut down opposing scorers, game in and game out. She will be a top defenseman in Mass. girls hockey next year at any level."

Rounseville's highlight of the season was the change in the fan section, especially the girls basketball team, showing support at games.

She is a part of Best Buddies, Eye to Eye, and does adaptive dance. She also coaches kids with Cape Cod Hockey.

Honorable Mentions

Carolyn O'Keefe, D-Y

Bailey Lower, Nantucket

Claire Misurelli, Nantucket 

Sadie Paterson, Nantucket

Emerson Pekarcik, Nantucket

Contact Courtney Jacobs at cjacobs@capecodonline.com. Follow him on X/Twitter: @CJ_Journalist.

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