Transitioning into a season following the graduation of an NCAA Division I player, whom the offense operated around during the previous two seasons, generally is a difficult thing for many field hockey programs. Head coach Liz Law’s Pinelands Regional crew doesn’t seem to be having much of a problem.

“We came into the season knowing we’d miss Rachel (Papernik),” said senior defender Sarah Keady, who not only anchored the defense, but also contributed heavily on penalty corners during the…