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Academic Info

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High School
Hillsborough High School

Academic Accomplishments

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Athletic History

High School History
  • 2024 Varsity Team
    Starter  
  • 2024 Varsity Team Detailed Information

    Jersey Number

    #7

    No stats available.
  • 2023 Varsity Team
    Starter  MOST IMPACTFUL PLAYER AWARD
  • 2023 Varsity Team Detailed Information

    Jersey Number

    #14

    Individual Awards

    MOST IMPACTFUL PLAYER AWARD

      General Statistics
    • Goals
      2
    • Assists
      6
    • Record
      9-12
    • Games Played
      20. The Delaware-Skyland Conference is the toughest in NJ with 5 out of 6 ranked top in the state.
  • 2022 Junior Varsity Team
    Starter  
  • 2022 Junior Varsity Team Detailed Information

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Club Season History
  • 2024 Mid-Jersey Knights
    (U19 ELITE) I am consistently the starting Midfielder and not rotated, given majority of game time.
  • Mid-Jersey Knights Detailed Information

    Jersey Number

    #37

    Notes

    I am consistently the starting Midfielder and not rotated, given majority of game time.

    No stats available.
  • 2023 Mid-Jersey Knights FHC
    (U16 Black & U19 Black Indoor) MIDFIELD STARTER, PLAY MAJORITY OF GAME
  • Mid-Jersey Knights FHC Detailed Information

    Jersey Number

    #37

    Notes

    MIDFIELD STARTER, PLAY MAJORITY OF GAME

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  • 2022 Mid-Jersey Knights
    (U16 Black & U19 Black Indoor) Mid-Jersey Knights Black Team U16 Indoor NIT; Mid-Jersey Knights Black Team U19 NIT; Disney Sunshine Showcase Tinkerbell Pool Gold Champions Jan 2023
  • Mid-Jersey Knights Detailed Information

    Jersey Number

    #37

    Notes

    Mid-Jersey Knights Black Team U16 Indoor NIT; Mid-Jersey Knights Black Team U19 NIT; Disney Sunshine Showcase Tinkerbell Pool Gold Champions Jan 2023

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  • 2021 Mid-Jersey Knights
    (U16 Black)
  • Mid-Jersey Knights Detailed Information

    Jersey Number

    #37

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  • 2020 Mid-Jersey Knights
    (U14 Black)
  • Mid-Jersey Knights Detailed Information

    Jersey Number

    #37

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Top Assist Players in the Conference
Madelynn Taras had two goals and two assists and Hannah Bianchino added two goals and one assist for Hillsborough, which improved to 7-11.
Madelynn Taras on the Top 150 Watchlist
We beat Phillipsburg, our rival team, 1-0 in OT with my goal
Maddy deflected the ball over the goalie to the top right part of the net on a corner to score the game winning goal

Madelynn Taras's Key Stats History

  • Mile Time
    5:59 Current
    Verified By: HHS Track Meet 1600
    Verified On: 05/12/2023

Events

Past Events

JPOL ELITE TOURNAMENT - INVITE ONLY EVENT FOR TOP CLUBS
Jun 09, 2024 - Jun 09, 2024
WC EAGLES TRAINING CENTER, SPRING CITY, PA
JUNIOR PREMIER OUTDOOR LEAGUE - MID JERSEY KNIGHTS VS MAYHEM
JPOL ELITE TOURNAMENT
May 18, 2024 - May 18, 2024
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY EVENT! Invitations to the 2024 JPOL Elite in the U19 divisions will be sent to clubs based on the following criteria: Top five U19 clubs from the 2023 JPOL Elite (1st – 5th Place).
USAFH REGIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 11, 2024 - May 12, 2024
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE, EASTON, PA
SAT 5/11- 2:45PM AND 5PM ON FIELD 1
JPOL ELITE TOURNAMENT - INVITE ONLY EVENT FOR TOP CLUBS
May 04, 2024 - May 04, 2024
TOWSON UNIVERSITY, TOWSON, MD
Invitations to the 2024 JPOL Elite in the U16 and U19 divisions will be sent to clubs based on the following criteria: Top five U16 & U19 clubs from the 2023 JPOL Elite (1st – 5th Place)
JPOL ELITE
Apr 21, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024
The Training Center (WC EAGLES FACILITY), Spring City, PA
Invitations to the 2024 JPOL Elite in the U16 and U19 divisions will be sent to clubs based on the following criteria: THIS IS AN INVITATION ONLY EVENT FROM USAFH. Top five U16 & U19 clubs from the 2023 JPOL Elite (1st – 5th Place) receive the invitation and we placed 2nd last year.
Shooting Stars Showdown
Apr 06, 2024 - Apr 07, 2024
DE Turf Sports Complex, Frederica, DE
U19 Mid-Jersey Knights Team. Pool E. 4/6 : 3pm Field 10 , 6pm Field 11, 9pm Field 10. 4/7: 1pm Field 5
Centercourt D1 Coach Clinic
Mar 12, 2024 - Mar 12, 2024
Centercourt of Mt. Olive, Mt. Olive, NJ
Looking forward to seeing many amazing coaches at this event!
National Indoor Tournament
Feb 23, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024
Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA
U19 Rome Pool: 2/23 4pm Court 6; 2/24 7:45am Court 9, 2/24 10am Court 7
NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase
Jan 12, 2024 - Jan 14, 2024
Sanford, Boombah Sports Complex, FL
U19 - 1/12 4PM Field A1, 1/13 6pm Field A1, 1/13 9PM Field a1, 1/14 12pm Field A1, 1/14 3pm Field A1
Thanksgiving Shooting Stars
Nov 24, 2023 - Nov 26, 2023
River City SportsPlex, Midlothian, VA
CHAMPIONS = WON POOL J. SELECTED TO PLAY UP ON THE U19 TEAM BASED ON MY ABILITIES. I AM 2007 BIRTH YEAR AND A SOPHOMORE. There are 2 D1 commits on my team and I am a starting midfielder with them.
Max Field Hockey National High School Invitational
Sep 22, 2023 - Sep 23, 2023
The Proving Grounds, Conshohoken, PA
Varsity Starter playing Right Mid. Friday 9/22 Game at 5pm. Saturday game at 3pm
Fairfield ID Clinic
Aug 09, 2023 - Aug 09, 2023
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Boston College Camp
Aug 06, 2023 - Aug 06, 2023
Boston College, Newton, MA
Clinic Schedule: 9:30AM-11:30AM: Skills Clinic 11:30AM - 1:00PM: Gameplay
LineUp Recruiting Clinic
Jul 29, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023
Proving Grounds, Conshohoken, PA
Rutgers Sleepaway Field Hockey Camp
Jul 16, 2023 - Jul 19, 2023
Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
REGIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 27, 2023 - May 28, 2023
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
The top 16 clubs from across the country from the RCC will then compete for the title of 2023 National Club Champions across the U-14, U-16 and U-19 Girls age divisions.
Shooting Stars Easter
Apr 06, 2023 - Apr 08, 2023
DE Turf Sports Complex, Frederica, DE
SHUT OUT POOL F WINNERS! Starting Midfielder and I had 3 goals on corners - 2 of those goals won the game 1-0.
The LineUP D1 and D11
Mar 25, 2023 - Mar 25, 2023
Florham Park Sports Dome, Florham Park, NJ
Current Schedule : Boston College 10am, Boston University 1pm, Providence 2pm, Quinnipiac 4pm
NIT U16 Nationals
Mar 03, 2023 - Mar 05, 2023
Spooky Nook, Lancaster, PA
Won the Antwerp Pool Sat-Sun. That moved us into Tier 1, where we lost in the Championship round to Spirit of USA and WC Eagles. Qualified for Nationals at the Ursinus College Qualifiers on 12/10/22
NIT U19 Nationals
Feb 24, 2023 - Feb 26, 2023
Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA
Playing "up" on the U19 Team. Qualified at Ursinus College. Won 2, Lost 3 (small differentials) yet we are a young team with 9th-11th graders and will be the team to watch in coming years.
Disney Field Hockey Sunshine Showcase
Jan 27, 2023 - Jan 29, 2023
ESPN, Orlando, FL
1ST PLACE GOLD WINNERS IN U16 TINKERBELL POOLS. MIDFIELD STARTER
U16 NATIONAL INDOOR TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS
Dec 17, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA
Starter on Mid-Jersey Knights Black Team. Placed 2nd in our pool behind WC Eagles and received invite to Nationals. 2nd place in Pool B, final record: 3-1
Apex Futures
Jul 30, 2022 - Jul 30, 2022
Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville, NJ
One of 6 girls to receive the "All Star" award for top U16 athletes
Rutgers Sleepaway Field Hockey Camp
Jul 16, 2022 - Jul 20, 2022
Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Training with the Rutgers team and Coaches
2022 U16 NATIONAL INDOOR TOURNAMENT
Mar 04, 2022 - Mar 06, 2022
Spooky Nook, Lancaster, PA
Elite Team , Pool M - Fourth Place
U16 NITQ 2 - SEACOAST/THE RIM SPORTS COMPLEX
Jan 22, 2022 - Jan 22, 2022
The Rim Sports Complex, Hampton, NH
Pool winners, 4th place overall, qualified for 2022 U16 NITS
Thanksgiving Shooting Star Tournament
Nov 26, 2021 - Nov 28, 2021
River City Sportsplex, Midlothian, VA
U14 Pool Champions
Surf & Sand Fall Showcase
Nov 13, 2021 - Nov 13, 2021
Monmouth Regional High School, Tinton Falls, NJ
U14 Pool winners, 4-0-0
Disney Field Hockey Showcase
Jun 18, 2021 - Jun 20, 2021
ESPN, Kissimee, FL
U14
Shooting Star Delaware
Jun 05, 2021 - Jun 06, 2021
DE Turf, Frederica, DE
Tournament champions U14
National Indoor Tournament
Feb 14, 2020 - Feb 17, 2020
Spooky Nook, Lancaster, PA

Personal Statement

I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE MY VERBAL COMMITMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ON 9/8/24!

9/4/24 -NAMED CAPTAIN OF THE HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY TEAM, ALONG WITH 3 SENIORS.

AWARDED THE TOP 150 PLAYERS FOR 2026 BY MAX FIELD HOCKEY!


As a rising Junior at Hillsborough, NJ, I have been playing field hockey for 8 years.  My position has mainly been Varsity Starter for center or right midfielder, but I also enjoy playing forward.   I am the Starting Midfielder for the U19 Mid-Jersey Knights Elite Team, based at Rutgers University under Head Coach Joey Civico.

I received the "2023 Most Impactful Underclassman Player Award"  for my High School Team on 11/13/2023.

I am a Varsity starter for Hillsborough High School, where our team went to the Max Field Hockey National High School Invitational.  Our Skyland Conference- Delaware Division is one of  the most challenging brackets in NJ.   5 out of 6 schools are the top ranked NJ schools, so the competition is fierce all the time to raise our game!

My strengths are my ability to play offense and defense well, pre-scan the field for the best opportunities, 3D, aerials, body positioning while defending, out-letting/knowing where to be in the pockets,  intercepting to gain possession and assist or score.  Being able to read the game to anticipate my opponents, and working on my exit strategies on 1v1, 2v1 situations has been my biggest improvements. Please see my latest video where I included a variety of my skills.

I am beginning to research colleges, and attend ID camps and clinics to visit campus's and meet the coaches.   I am pursuing a  college with a great Biology program,  the right mix of culture and of course - and a strong field hockey program! I have toured many campus's now ranging from PA, CT, MA, DE and touring more this summer. 

I play Field Hockey year round for the Mid-Jersey Knights club team  on the Rutgers Astroturf.   We travel to compete against the nation's best, such as Winter Escape, Shooting Star/College Connection in DE, NIT's,  and the Thanksgiving Shooting Star Tournament in Midlothian, VA.

I am currently in JPOL ELITE tournaments which is an invite only event, playing against the top teams in area at various colleges for exposure.

I will be attending the Line UP Clinic and The APEX College Clinic in June to gain exposure with more coaches. 

I attended the LineUp Clinic on July 29th, 2023 in PA at the Proving grounds, and was coached by Johns Hopkins, West Chester and Lehigh. 

Also the D1 LineUp Clinic on March 25th, 2023 in NJ, and was coached by Boston College, Boston University, Quinnipiac and Providence. 

My academics include being on an accelerated track in Math/Science with Honors Algebra 2,  and Honors Chemistry, plus have Honors English . Total holding a 4.4 weighted GPA. 

I am a Senior level Girl Scout and achieved my Silver Award, and working towards the Gold Award and Passion Project which is a sustainable program to support the Hunger Needs in our community. 

My other sports : VARSITY 1st line - Spring Outdoor Track Team for the 800M. 1st place at multiple events & just won Sectionals for the 4x800 on 6/3/23 and participated in the State Championships.  

My passion, commitment and camaraderie drive me to always be coachable and continue to evolve as a player, I look forward to meeting you and showcasing my skills!

-We participated in Winter Escape in Florida in January 2024, I recently uploaded my highlights from this event!

-We won the U19 Thanksgiving Tournament in Virginia - Pool J.!  Please see my video clips to see my ability to play offense, defense and be explosive.  Showcasing vision, 3D skills, passing, strategy and scoring.

Coach References

  • Joey Civico
    Club Coach
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  • Jennifer Puritz
    High School Head Coach
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Additional Sports

  • Track
    4 years experience
    Varsity Team
    800 Meter Varsity - 1st place at Montgomery HS Meet 3/27/23 ; 1600 Meter - 1st place Meet 5/12/23. Ranked as fastest freshman in county/conference at 2:26:59. State Meet of Champions.

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