Sophomore trio and more: Field hockey players to watch on Cape Cod

The field hockey success on Cape Cod is arguably one of the best in the state.

Out of the 11 teams, nine currently have a playoff spot in the latest MIAA power rankings. Sandwich (10-0) and Monomoy (8-0-1) stand as the only unbeaten Cape teams, but the other seven teams have had success in their own ways as well. Falmouth, Nantucket and Dennis-Yarmouth are ranked top 10 in their respective divisions, while St. John Paul II sits at No. 11.

Here are the players that have led their teams to success so far, and will do so the rest of the season:

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Megan Garthee, Barnstable

Sophomore Garthee has been overlooked in recent years, being in the shadow of her older sister Alexa (28 points last season), but she is now a player to watch. The midfielder has strong stick skills and game sense.

"She continually stops teams from transitioning past the 50, is always in the right spot for a pass and is super fast," Barnstable head coach Caitlyn Sweeney said. "Her confidence has started growing, giving her the power to make multiple assists and score this season."

Ally McEneaney, Barnstable

The senior forward is following up a season where she finished with 35 points (21 goals and 15 assists) in her first season of playing field hockey. So far this season, she has 11 goals and seven assists.

"She looks to support her teammates and is overall an incredible athlete," Sweeney said.

Chloe Egan, Barnstable

Egan is a junior defense and midfielder who was a league all-star last season.

"Chloe will turn over the ball in the defensive circle and transition it all the way up the field to the forwards on her own. She is a brick wall on free hits and comes out of nowhere to support her teammates when in trouble on the field," Sweeney said.

Avery Johnsen, Falmouth

The senior forward and captain has been one of the best players on Cape. In the first six games of the season, she scored eight goals and had three assists. More recently, she scored the winner against Cohasset and scored four goals in a victory over Nauset. Last season, she had 19 goals and 22 assists.

"She is a force to be reckoned with and her stick skills are off the charts," Courtney Lima said.

Reese McCracken, Martha's Vineyard

McCracken has been a bright spot on a team that has not been in the win column this season. The senior goalie and co-captain is averaging 18 saves per game so far this season.

"She is a dynamic defender with amazing reactions and reach," Martha's Vineyard head coach Rebecca Nutton said. "She is a confident anchor to our defense and excels at 1 vs 1s, shutting down fast breaks with a cool, decisive tackle. Her off-season workouts and club participation for the last two years has had a huge impact on her growth as a player."

Jyrzie Alves, Mashpee

The junior Alves plays on the forward line and has two goals this season.

"She takes control of the play whenever she has the ball. Her dribbling skills and drive to more forward down the field are difficult for the defense to stop," Mashpee head coach Eilis Auger said.

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Ciara Hendricks, Mashpee

The sophomore plays in both the forward line and center mid, and has on goal on the seaosn.

"She is a gifted athlete who has the ability and speed to dribble around most players we play against," Auger said.

Ava Theodorides, Mashpee

The senior co-captain has five goals this season.

"She is playing left mid, fights hard for free balls, plays with patience and is able to get quick shots off in the circle," Auger said.

Susannah Brown, Monomoy

The senior forward captain had seven goals and five assists in the first six games for the Sharks.

"She's good around the net at picking up rebounds and very aggressive, as well as a great leader," Monomoy head coach Kyle Cappallo said.

Emily Layton, Monomoy

Another captain and junior midfield started the season with five goals and four assists in the first six games. Layton recently committed to play Division 1 field hockey at the University of New Hampshire.

"She has strong technical skill and protects the ball very well. She's difficult to defend and makes the players around her better," Coach Cappallo said.

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Emery Cappallo, Monomoy

The freshman midfield is currently third in points with six and scored a hat trick against Nantucket.

"She has good technical skill, a powerful shot and impacts the game both offensively and defensively in an important role as a center midfield position. One of the best young players on Cape Cod," Coach Cappallo said.

Caroline Allen, Nantucket

Allen is a senior forward, a four-year varsity player and second-year captain. She is the leading scorer with five goals so far on the season.

"She leads by example with her play and work ethic both inside and outside of practice. She has the speed, skill and finesse to be a very impactful player all year," Nantucket head coach Dan Weber said.

Suz Peraner, Nantucket

The junior forward is a third-year starter and has four goals and four assists in the first half of the season. She had a two-goal, three-assists performance against Martha's Vineyard.

"Suz has made large improvements skill-wise this year. Coupled with a high motor, she has the tools to be a very effective player," Weber said.

Cate Miltimore, Nauset

"Cate is a force in the midfield and has an instinct that allows her to set her teammates up for success. Her speed and drive, along with her stellar stick skills, helps her to cover large areas of the field. Her leadership on the field is unmatched," Nauset head coach Katelin Oberlander said.

Alexis Robicheau, Nauset

"Lexi's strong stick stop makes her such a reliable asset. She's not afraid to get low and stop the hard shots coming at her. She is a key member of both our offensive and defensive corner unit," Oberlander said.

Kaylee Anthony, Saint John Paul II

The right wing senior has five goals and nine assists for the Warriors this season.

"Kaylee is a silent force on the field.  Her quickness and stick skills serve her well and she can use them to make plays that put her team in scoring position.  Her dependability and field hockey IQ are essential to our team's success," JPII head coach Megan Shortt said.

Shea Ryan, St. John Paul II

The junior center back had her best game of the season in the Lions first win of the season against Southeastern, where she finished with two goals and one assist.

"Shea Ryan is the backbone of our defense. Her strength and voice on the field are what makes her such a strong player. The players on the team respect her leadership and look to her for guidance, which she freely gives as our team's success is her greatest motivation," Coach Shortt said.

Maeve Shortt, St. John Paul II

Maeve Shortt knows how to find her teammates, with seven assists on the season so far. She also scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Nauset.

"Maeve's determination and desire for her team to succeed are what makes her a great player.  Her defensive skills are unmatched and she never backs down. Her on-field presence and captainship are very important to her. She wants to be a player the younger girls can emulate so as to continue to grow the program she helped to start as a freshman," Coach Shortt said.

Khloe Schultz, Sandwich

Coming off a season where she was named a Cape and Islands all-star, the sophomore center midfield is a three-year starter and involved on offense and defense corners. She had one of her best games of the season with a hat trick in a win over Middleboro.

"Khloe plays a critical role as center mid on our team. She covers so much ground and is so consistent. She is equally talented offensively and defensively," Sandwich head coach Kelsy Beaton said.

Quinn Jordan, Sandwich

The sophomore forward was also a Cape and Islands all-star last season. She recently had a four-goal game in a win over Carver.

"Quinn is fast and has great stick handling ability. She also has a knack for finding the back of the net. She was our second leading scorer last year and is off to a fast start this year," Beaton said.

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Abbie Cotter, Sandwich

There is another sophomore and Cape and Islands all-star on this list with defensive back Cotter. She was a starter last season as a freshman.

"She is one of my three very solid backs this season and involved in all defensive corners. Abby is a very hard worker, and she has been so consistent on defense all season," Beaton said.

Samantha Orcutt, Sturgis

The junior goalie had over 20 saves and saved a penalty stroke earlier in the season.

"Sam continues to lead her team on defense with a commanding presence and support," Sturgis head coach Sadie Tansey said.

Molly Reino, Sturgis

Reino is a junior forward that is all over the field for Sturgis.

"Molly is a powerful forward and never seems to tire, and always has her teammates back wherever they are. Molly creates scoring opportunities throughout the game and her quick shots keep the goalies on their toes," Tansey said.

Eva Wood, Sturgis

Wood is a junior midfield for Sturgis and has been a key part of them being in the playoff hunt.

"Eva's explosive presence in the midfield keeps the pace of the game. Her stick skills allow her to weave in and out of the defense to create scoring opportunities in the circle," Tansey said.

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

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