Junior Josie Bianco was selected for the 2025 U.S. U-18 Women’s National Field Hockey Team. She has been playing as the varsity starting goalie since her freshman year. She also earned the All-Conference title in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Josie said, “Being selected for the Women’s National Team is so rewarding, and I’m excited to learn more and build new relationships with teammates and coaches.”

She will join her teammates in April to compete in the Six Nations Tournament in England where she will play against Czechia, England, Poland, Scotland, and Spain.

“This opportunity will allow me to prepare for college and improve my skills for club and high school,” Josie said.

Josie was also selected as MAX Field Hockey’s Top 50 players in the Class of 2026.

Josie has been playing goalie since she was 10 years old, first playing for Bel Air rec. In sixth grade, she then transitioned to H2O club field hockey.

She recently verbally committed to attend college at Princeton University to continue her field hockey career for the 2026-2030 seasons.

Her best memory on the JC field hockey team was freshman year when the team won the IAAM “B” Conference field hockey championship.

Josie said, “In that moment I felt like this team was my home.”

During Josie’s field hockey career, she had some major setbacks. In eighth grade, she fractured the bottom of her femur and had to have surgery on it. This caused her to struggle mentally and physically in field hockey, wondering if she would ever get back to her full potential.

Josie then made a full recovery by working hard and training every day. In her sophomore year, Josie moved to the Warhawks Field Hockey Club and is continuing to learn and grow with this team. Her club is ranked ninth in the country and won regionals last year.

Freshman Cate Bianco said, “I am so proud of Josie, and I can’t wait to support her in her new journey.”

With the support of her friends, coaches, teammates, and family she is excited to take on the next chapter in her field hockey career.