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U19 Athletes Close out 2014 National Futures Championship with Thrills

by USA Field Hockey

Under-19 Athletes Close out 2014 National Futures Championship with Thrills

LANCASTER, Pa. – July 2, 2014 – The 2014 National Futures Championship came to a close today with high intensity competition from the tournament’s most veteran players, the Under-19 division. Warm temperatures and humidity couldn’t damper the spirits of athletes as they battled it out for bragging rights and polished medals. Over the course of six games, Under-19 athletes gave their all in front of a wide variety of college coaches, fans and selectors.

The 2014 National Futures Championship marked the first time that the tournament has been held at the sparkling new Spooky Nook Sports facility in Lancaster, Pa. With the help of the entire Spooky Nook Sports staff, umpires and coaches, the tournament was a great success.

Congratulations to the following teams:

Barbara Longstreth Award for Sportsmanship: Oslo coached by Courtney Veinotte

Third Place: St. Moritz coached by Bill Pullin

Second Place: Barcelona coached by Elizabeth Pinelli

First Place: Rome coached by Paul Lewis