We're well into the fall field hockey season and the competition is strong! High school league play is finally underway across Northern California, with some expected powerhouses and a few surprising breakout performances. Read on to learn about local clubs being recognized for growing boys field hockey, Bay Area athletes making their mark in college, and teams dominating their leagues.
Community Spotlight
Three Clubs Recognized for Growing Boys Field Hockey
Congratulations to three Northern California recipients of the 2025 Tom Harris Boys Play Field Hockey Grants. Hayward Hawks, Roseville Field Hockey Club, and San Francisco Hawks were recognized as organizations creating "Boys Field Hockey Hot Spots" to expand opportunities for boys in the sport.
Tom Harris, the namesake of these grants, pioneered men’s and boys' field hockey in the US alongside his late brother, Dave, in Southern CA. They inspired a street hockey team at Sinaloa Junior High to become the first boy’s field hockey team in Ventura County, the Simi Valley Cobras. Some of those first players went on to the Olympics in 1984.
We're excited to see all that these clubs achieve as they carry on Harris's legacy right here in our backyard. Perhaps we'll see some of our own Northern California athletes competing on the Men's National Team in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles!
Local Players Shine on the Collegiate Stage
Congrats to the following Bay Area locals for making a splash on their respective collegiate teams:
- Scarlett Carpenter (SF University HS '25; SF Hawks) - The Tufts freshman scored her first collegiate goal on September 13 against Colby.
- Madison Krejdovsky (Gilroy '24; Infinity Sports Club) - The UCLA sophomore was named practice captain for UCLA Club Field Hockey.
- Jordan Reicher (St. Francis ‘23; NorCal Impact) - The American University Junior was Patriot League offensive player of the week on September 22.
Competition Recap
High School Standings
Across Northern CA, high school league play has finally begun. And while there aren't many surprises based on our high school preview, we completely failed to expect the dominance of Los Gatos in the El Camino division of SCVAL. Learn more about their incredible start to the season here and read on to see how the rest stack up.
- BVAL: League play has just begun, but Christopher is on top after Gilroy and Leigh tied 0-0 on October 7.
- EAL: Davis Sr. High School leads the way with an 9-1 league record, taking one upset loss from Chico in OT.
- MCAL: Redwood is on top with a 10-2 league record, but Tam is close behind with an 9-1-3 record.
- PCAL: Stevenson leads the way with a 7-0 league record, while Carmel follows close behind at 7-1 in league play.
- SCVAL (De Anza; El Camino): St. Ignatius and St. Francis are at the top of the De Anza Division table, both with 6-0-1 league records. Meanwhile, Los Gatos dominates the El Camino standings at 9-0, outscoring their opponents 122-1!
NCAA Action
- Cal is 0-3 in ACC play, having lost to tough opponents, all ranked in the top 10 nationally. Liz Klompmaker, last season's ACC Freshman of the Year, continues to be an attacking force with 10 goals on the season.
- Stanford tallied a win against Louisville in shoot outs on September 26, taking their ACC record to 1-3. With several close losses, the Cardinal look to climb the ACC rankings as they face three conference opponents over the next two weeks.
- Davis improved their record to 5-6 after a 2-1 overtime win against St. Louis on Sunday, Oct. 5. The Aggies will head back to the East Coast for two games in North Carolina following a weeklong break.
Playing Opportunities
High School
MCAL All Star Invitational - Stick Together is excited to celebrate the top MCAL athletes in an All Star Game on Sunday, November 2nd at 10AM at Paul Goode Field in San Francisco. This league's season ends after playoffs (due to lack of official CIF designation), so we're bringing together the best athletes from all 9 teams for one final game. This competition aims to build community and recognize their hard work. Registration opens October 15. Athletes must receive an official invitation to register.
Upcoming Clinics
- Stanford | Sunday, October 26 | 9:30-11:30 AM | Ages 7-17 | Palo Alto, CA
Attend a clinic led by the Stanford field hockey staff, then stay for Stanford's final home game against UC Davis. The clinic will cover technical skills, overloads, defensive skills and game play. - Good Company Sports | Saturday, December 6 | 8 AM-5 PM | Grades 7-12 | Moorpark, CA
Train with top DI college coaches and build a customized schedule of skills clinics, shooting sessions, and scrimmages. Each one-hour session features <12 players with coaches from Boston, Columbia, Cornell, Davis, Duke, Tufts, and more. There's also a friendly 7v7 tournament on Sunday, December 7th for clubs and individual players!
Adult
NCFHA Fall Women's League - Five Saturday sessions (Oct 19, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23) from 9 am-12 pm at Hayward High School. Approximately $100. Registration closes October 15. Sign up here.
Co-ed Pickup in San Francisco - Fog City Field Hockey is back at Raymond Kimbell Playground after its summer renovations. Join the friendly, all levels crew on Tuesday nights at 7pm. RSVP here.
What to Watch
As the collegiate season hits its midpoint, there are several high-profile matchups to stream at your convenience! Final Whistle is a fantastic resource for tracking NCAA field hockey games across all three divisions. This is a great place to start if you’re looking for an exciting upcoming matchup to watch. Another great resource for full matches is ESPN+.
Local Matches
- Oct 10 (Fri) 6 pm - Cal vs. Boston College
- Oct 12 (Sun) 2 pm - Stanford vs Boston College
- Oct 24 (Fri) 12 pm - UC Davis vs. Cal (Davis Senior Game)
- Oct 26 (Sun) 1 pm - Stanford vs UC Davis (Stanford Senior Game)
- Oct 30 (Thu) 6 pm - Cal vs. Stanford (Cal Senior Game)
Top NCAA Matchups on Oct 10
- 11 am - #11 Maryland vs. #10 Iowa (Big Ten Network)
- 2 pm - #2 Virginia vs. #3 North Carolina (ACCNX)
- 3 pm - #1 Northwestern vs. Penn State (B1G+)
Up Next
November brings the climax of fall field hockey—high school playoffs, conference championships, and championship-clinching performances across all levels. Clear winners will emerge and the best teams will battle for titles. Beyond competition, Northern California clubs are already preparing for major national tournaments including the National Hockey Festival, National Indoor Qualifiers and Winter Escape.
Stay connected! Share this newsletter with teammates, coaches, and fellow hockey fans. Got game results, player achievements, or community news we should cover? Email us at admin@sticktogetherfh.com—we want to hear from you!
See you on the sidelines,
The Stick Together Team
