After nearly four decades, a long time field hockey record has been tied. 

Alyssa Deets, a junior, made school history this season by tying the school’s single season goal scoring record with three other people, a milestone that stands since the 1980s.

Prior to this year, the records were most recently tied in the early 1980s by Jenine Fisher, Cindy Cavallaro and Gayle Osborne.

This achievement shows another importantt moment for the Del Val’s Lady Terrier Field Hockey Program and highlights her impact throughout this season. By matching a record that continued untouched for nearly 40 years, Deets has continued to prove that this accomplishment can be met for future field hockey players.

The original record was set with a total of 28 goals scored in a single season and was shared for a long time between the three players. For decades, the record remained untouched again and the highest standard for offensive player’s success within the Del Val field hockey program.

This season, Deets has met that record, becoming another single season goal record holder. 

“I am thrilled with Alyssa’s performance,” head coach Stephanie Rifflard said. “When she’s out on that field, it’s like lightning in a bottle.”

As of Oct. 30, Deets is 12 in the state for most goals this 2026 field hockey season. 

The tying record came during the last official game of the season on Oct. 28 against Governor Livingston. 

“I think that I’ve put a lot of work in this season and I was especially encouraged by my teammates and coaches to push myself and try my best,” Deets said. 

Deets has accomplished athlete of the month of September as well, highlighting her commitment to the sport.

Although forwards and goal scorers receive much of the attention, field hockey is a team sport that depends on communication and teamwork. 

Forwards rely on passes from teammates and effective movement across the field that creates opportunities.

Throughout the season, Deets benefited from the contributions of teammates who helped create scoring opportunities and gave her assists such as Grace Prouty, Maggie Prouty, Amelia Rodriguez and many more. The team’s overall performance played an important role in making the meeting of the record possible.

“I was really proud of her this season and her progress over the last three years,” Rifflard said. “It’s great, positive energy, and, like, her work ethic is top notch.”