What's happening: Ramsey High School's spectacular girls soccer season continues to rack up accolades, with standout sophomore Hope Ernst being named North Jersey Female Athlete of the Week, presented by HSS.
Ernst was a pivotal force in the Rams' historic run to their first-ever outright Bergen County Tournament championship. The tireless forward scored in every round of the tournament, including the crucial opening goal in the 3-1 victory over Immaculate Heart in the final.
This season, the 15-year-old boasts incredible stats, accumulating 27 goals and 19 assists as the undefeated Rams (21-0) head into today’s North 1, Group 2 state semifinals as the top seed and defending champions.
According to Coach Drew Strohmeyer, it's Ernst's relentless motor and commitment to playing without the ball—often sprinting across the field to win back possession—that makes her truly exceptional.
"She's an unbelievable soccer player, but I think she’s an even better person," Coach Strohmeyer said.
Read more about Hope Ernst's inspiring dedication, her brother's influence, and the superstitions that fuel her success in the full feature article here!