Losing a few players from a 12-5 team isn’t a big deal for some field hockey programs. But if one of those players was among the best goaltenders in the Shore Conference, filling that void can present a challenge.

With Julia Kline now at Longwood University, Pinelands Regional field hockey head coach Liz Law has to figure out who will anchor the defense in between the pipes. The choices are senior Ally Vezos, mostly known for her ability with a bat during softball season; or sophomore Mickenzie Horay. Both are newcomers to the varsity squad this season.

Still, whichever goalie Law chose to face the fire against Shore Conference Class B South rival Jackson Liberty in the…