Downes Scores Six Goals as Morristown Girls Hockey Routs Randolph

Morristown improves to 3-1 with dominant 7-3 victory

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:47am

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Eloise Downes scored six goals to lead Morristown to a 7-3 rout over Randolph in girls hockey. Downes scored twice in the first period, completed a natural hat trick in the second, and added another goal in the third as Morristown improved to 3-1 on the season. Sophia Kanowitz had two assists for Morristown, while Teagan Holloway also scored. Randolph got goals from Charna Torres and Kiera Vanderhook but couldn't overcome Downes' offensive outburst.

Why it matters

This was a key divisional matchup between two strong girls hockey programs in New Jersey. Morristown's dominant performance, led by Downes' career-high six goals, shows they are a force to be reckoned with this season and establishes them as a top contender in the state.

The details

Downes scored twice in the first period to give Morristown a 2-0 lead. She then completed a natural hat trick in the second period, scoring at 8:21 and 5:10 to make it 4-0. Randolph got on the board in the second with a goal from Charna Torres, but Downes struck again early in the third to make it 5-1. Randolph scored two more goals in the third from Kiera Vanderhook and Torres, but Teagan Holloway added a late goal for Morristown to seal the 7-3 victory.

  • Downes scored twice in the first period.
  • Downes completed a natural hat trick in the second period.
  • Downes scored again early in the third period.
  • Randolph scored two goals in the third period.
  • Holloway scored late in the third period.

The players

Eloise Downes

A standout forward for Morristown who scored a career-high six goals in the game.

Sophia Kanowitz

A Morristown player who had two assists in the game.

Charna Torres

A Randolph player who scored two goals in the game.

Kiera Vanderhook

A Randolph player who scored one goal in the game.

Madeleine Stavisky

The Morristown goaltender who made 33 saves on 36 shots.

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What they’re saying

“Eloise Downes delivered a scoring performance to remember Wednesday night, burying six goals as Morristown powered past Randolph 7-3 to improve to 3-1.”

— Greg Fallon, Author

What’s next

Morristown will face Cranford on Friday, January 30 at 6:30pm.

The takeaway

Morristown's dominant victory, led by Eloise Downes' career-high six goals, establishes them as a top contender in New Jersey girls hockey this season. The team's balanced scoring attack and strong goaltending performance from Madeleine Stavisky were key factors in the lopsided win over divisional rival Randolph.