Lakeland junior Cassie Halpin talks about being a field hockey goalie Aug. 25, 2016 in Shrub Oak.

It's often the most important position on the field but not everyone wants to be a field hockey goalie.

Irvington went from a middling program to an undefeated regular season and a trip to the Class B final in 2015.

Irvington girls soccer team practice at Memorial Field Aug. 24, 2016 in Irvington.

Despite having smaller football programs, both Rye Country Day and Hackley boast some of the area's top talent.