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The 2025 fall season was one of the best the Bishop O'Connell Knights ever have enjoyed in boys cross country. The Knights ended this year's fall campaign by winning the VISAA Division I state championship for the first time since 2000.
Girls Ice Hockey
The Bishop O'Connell Girls Ice Hockey team competes in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and the Mid-Atlantic Girls Hockey League (MAGHL).
Our inaugural season (2023-24) featured immediate success. The team finished with a 10-2 overall regular season record, and advanced to both the MAGHL Division A and WCAC Championships.
The program began during the 2022-23 school year, when 17 girls organized the team as a club sport, and the interest and enthusiasm was incredibly high. With the support of the boys hockey program, as well as the administration, we are thrilled to offer more opportunities for our young women to learn and enjoy ice hockey at Bishop O'Connell.
The girls program boasts current and former players from several of the D.C. Metropolitan area's premier hockey programs, including the Washington Pride, Tri-City Eagles, Reston Raiders, NoVA IceDogs, and The St. James. Many of our alumnae have gone on to play college hockey, including at Virginia Tech and the U.S. Naval Academy.
In the News
Schedule and Results
Record: 12-6-2
| Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Advantage | Result | Score |
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vs.
Bishop Ireton
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Home | Win | 8-1 |
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vs.
Holy Cross
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Home | Win | 9-4 |
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vs.
Stone Ridge
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Cabin John Ice Rink | Away | Win | 4-1 |
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vs.
St. John's
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Rockville Ice Arena (ARC) | Away | Loss | 3-6 |
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vs.
Holton Arms
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Home | Loss | 0-4 |
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vs.
Georgetown Visitation
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Away | Loss | 0-3 |
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vs.
Holy Child
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Home | Win | 8-5 |
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vs.
St. Mary's Ryken
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Capital Clubhouse | Away | Win | 2-1 |
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vs.
Holy Cross
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Cabin John Ice Rink | Away | Win | 12-3 |
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vs.
St. John's
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Home | Tie | 4-4 |
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vs.
Holton Arms
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Cabin John Ice Rink | Away | Tie | 9-9 |
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vs.
Stone Ridge
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Herbert Wells Ice Rink | Away | Win | 6-4 |
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vs.
Georgetown Visitation
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Home | Loss | 1-3 |
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vs.
Holy Child
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Wheaton Ice Arena | Away | ||
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vs.
Bishop Ireton
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Mount Vernon Ice Rink | Away | ||
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vs.
Holy Child
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The Gardens Ice House | Away | ||
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MAGHL quarter finals vs Holy Child
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Wheaton Ice Arena | Away | Win | 5-2 |
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vs.
Bishop Ireton
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Mount Vernon Ice Rink | Away | Win | 8-3 |
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MAGHL semi-finals vs Holton Arms
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Wheaton Ice Arena | Away | Win | 7-3 |
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vs.
St. Mary's Ryken
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Home | Win | 7-1 |
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MAGHL finals vs St John's
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Rockville Ice Arena (ARC) | Away | Loss | 0-7 |
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WCAC Semi-finals vs St Mary's Ryken
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MedStar Iceplex (formerly Kettler) | Home | Win | 5-4 |
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WCAC Championship vs St John's
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The Gardens Ice House | Away | Loss | 0-6 |
Roster
#1 - Grace Fumich
Class of 2028
Forward
#2 - Bridget Loftus
Class of 2026
Defense
#3 - Sadie Mossop
Class of 2027
Defense
#4 - Keegan Davenport
Class of 2028
Defense
#5 - Ava Halataei
Class of 2028
Forward
#6 - Lauren Smith
Class of 2028
Forward
#7 - Kathleen Fontenot
Class of 2028
Forward
#8 - Lucy Jorjani
Class of 2027
Forward
#9 - Lexi Macatuno
Class of 2029
Forward
#10 - Lena Sullivan
Class of 2028
Forward
#11 - Anne Van Dyck
Class of 2027
Forward
#12 - Lucy McBride
Class of 2028
Forward
#14 - Sydney Miller
Class of 2027
Forward
#15 - Rebekah Schwartz
Class of 2028
Defense
#16 - Carolina Dösselmann-Villamil
Class of 2028
Defense
#17 - Madelyn Munoz
Class of 2028
Forward
#18 - Maddy Trump
Class of 2027
Forward
#19 - Maeve McKendree
Class of 2029
Defense
#20 - Tessa Stoll
Class of 2027
Defense
#22 - Keira Loftus
Class of 2026
Forward
#29 - Lauren Arzadon
Class of 2027
Goalie
#30 - Eliana Moseley
Class of 2027
Goalie
Catharine Carr
Class of 2028
Manager
Gia Little
Class of 2027
Manager
Michael Plofchan
Class of 2026
Manager
Coaches
Head Coach
Geoff Rixon
Coach Rixon became head coach of the girls hockey team after serving as the coach and moderator of the girls club hockey program during the 2022-23 school year. In addition to his position as head coach, he is also our school's Social Studies Chair. A Northern Virginia native, Coach Rixon played youth hockey with the Reston Raiders, as well as being a four year varsity letterman and team captain for the boys hockey team at Paul VI Catholic High School. He went on to play college club hockey at Fordham University, where he also served as an assistant coach and team manager during his junior year.
Assistant Coach
Meg Higgins
Coach Higgins' hockey journey began in Belmont, Massachusetts. From her early years in youth hockey through high school, she developed a passion for the game. She furthered her athletic endeavors as a member of Catholic University's Women's Rowing team. Now, she plays locally in the Capital Women's Hockey League and with the Rebels, mirroring the passion and commitment she instills in her coaching.
Assistant Coach
Mallory Lawhorne
News
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