Sports Highlights 10.14.2014

After a tough loss to Hotchkiss, the Martlets rebounded with a big 2-1 victory over a solid Williston squad. From the opening whistle, the Martlets played a very skilled, composed style of play with incredible team support all over the field. Although Westminster was dominating play, Williston scored the first goal to take an early lead. The Black and Gold tied up the game 10 minutes into the second half after Kelcie Finn '14 buried a penalty stroke. Although the Black and Gold had several scoring chances in the second half, the go-ahead goal didn't come until the final three minutes of the game. Westminster secured the victory on a penalty corner after Shannon Cherpak '14 scored off of an assist from Susanna Baker '15. Maddy Paro '17, Ashley Carbone ’16, and Abby Reed played well on defense.

 

On their Hill Holiday, the Martlets were victorious over Renbrook. The Martlets were on fire from the first whistle. The first goal came on a corner, when Rachel Halfon ’16 hit the ball into the circle, it rebounded off the goalie's pads, and Erin Gorham '16 was there to redirect the ball into the corner of the goal. To go up 2-0, Maggie DeDomenico '16 drilled a ball into the goal from the top of the circle.  In the second half, Renbrook applied pressure, but the Martlets maintained their composure. With eight minutes left in the second half, DeDomenico made a great assist from the top of the circle to teammate Sydney Autorino ’17 for a tip in. The second half was filled with lots of pressure on the Renbrook defense, with an end result of 18 offensive corners on the game for Westminster. Joanna Beach '16 had three saves in goal.

 

It was an exciting week as Westminster earned two 1-0 wins against Hotchkiss and Williston. In both games, Laura Moore ’14 converted for the Martlets. Sally Sandoval ’14 and Brittany Swanson ’14 had the assists. Rachel Monroe ’14 earned the shutout in both games. All in all, the Martlets are playing well and together as a team, shutting down their opponents and creating opportunities for themselves.

 

The Martlets continue to dominate their opponents with wins over Hotchkiss and Willston. Emma Merlin (2), Katherine Eckerson ’16, and Paige Brackett '16 combined for the 4-0 victory over the always tough Bearcats. Against the Wildcats, Lexi Organ '16 and Kiley Loureiro '15 scored, but Williston responded with one of their own before the first half ended. In the second led by the outstanding play of Merlin, who made great runs and delivered many good passes, Westminster scored two more times. Most significantly, the Martlet defenders kept Williston scoreless and shotless in the second half.