Princeton University Athletics
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Neff Named To USA U-21 National Squad
January 14, 2020 | Field Hockey
PRINCETON, N.J. – MaryKate Neff was selected to the United States U-21 women's national team, USA field hockey announced today.
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About 60 athletes were picked for the national squad after three days of training at the Spooky Nook Sports complex in Lancaster, Pa.
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Neff was selected to the squad following her All-Region junior campaign. The junior contributed three goals, two of which were game-winners along with four defensive saves. Julianna Tornetta and Sam Davidson also were named to the team, but were unable to participate because of injuries. They will receive trials at their next opportunity. Â
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The group will start training in Chula Vista, Calif. from February 20-24. Their second training camp will take place alongside the other women's junior National Teams from March 27-29 in Chapel Hill and Durham, N.C. These training camps will be part of the team's year-long preparations for the Junior Pan-American Championships that will take place from Nov. 30-Dec. 13 in Santiago, Chile.
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Princeton wrapped up the season at 16-5 overall. During the season, the Tigers registered a 13-game winning streak which was the second longest streak ever. It was the fourth time Princeton had reached the National Championship game.
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About 60 athletes were picked for the national squad after three days of training at the Spooky Nook Sports complex in Lancaster, Pa.
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Neff was selected to the squad following her All-Region junior campaign. The junior contributed three goals, two of which were game-winners along with four defensive saves. Julianna Tornetta and Sam Davidson also were named to the team, but were unable to participate because of injuries. They will receive trials at their next opportunity. Â
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The group will start training in Chula Vista, Calif. from February 20-24. Their second training camp will take place alongside the other women's junior National Teams from March 27-29 in Chapel Hill and Durham, N.C. These training camps will be part of the team's year-long preparations for the Junior Pan-American Championships that will take place from Nov. 30-Dec. 13 in Santiago, Chile.
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Princeton wrapped up the season at 16-5 overall. During the season, the Tigers registered a 13-game winning streak which was the second longest streak ever. It was the fourth time Princeton had reached the National Championship game.
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