VIDEO: ALICE HOPKINS PUCKETT'S HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY
Alice Hopkins Puckett played three sports during her career at Bridgewater College and excelled as one of the college's top field hockey performers.
Alice played one year of basketball and four years of tennis. She played No. 3 singles for three years and played at No. 2 one season.
Alice left her mark in field hockey where, as a senior, she helped lead the Eagles to their best record ever.
During her junior season, the Eagles finished 12-9-1 overall and placed second in the state. The Eagles won the regional championship that season and advanced to the National Field Hockey Tournament at Princeton University. During her senior season, the Eagles posted the best record in college history with a 14-4-1 mark. Bridgewater placed first in the state and fifth in the regional. Alice led the team in goals with 22 and was named to the all-state tournament team. Following graduation, Alice embarked on a career in education. During her 23-year coaching career at Fallston (Md.) High School, Alice has coached field hockey, basketball and tennis. Her field hockey teams have won nine state championships and have finished second three times. Her teams have won 14 regional titles, 18 county championships and one conference title. Her career field hockey coaching record is 289-58-17.
In 2003, the National Federation of High School Sports named Alice the National Coach of the Year for field hockey. In 2005, she was recognized as teacher of the Year at Fallston High School.
For her outstanding career as a student-athlete and for her success as a high school teacher and coach, Alice Hopkins Puckett is deserving of induction into the Bridgewater College Athletics Hall of Fame.
