The Garden City News Friday, September 28, 2018
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Varsity Field Hockey buries CSH, Northport in one fall weekend
The Varsity Girls Field Hockey team celebrates their 6-0 victory against Cold Spring Harbor. Within a 24-hour period, Garden City Girls Varsity Field Hockey team outscored both Cold Spring Harbor and Northport to bring their record to a decisive 6-0. On Friday, September 21st, Garden City began their road campaign, and their first stop was Cold Spring Harbor where they blew the doors off the Lady Seahawks with a 6-0 victory. The Lady Trojans came out fast and strong, scoring 5 of their goals in the first half. Senior Amanda Cerrato started the momentum with a breakaway goal off an assist from captain Caitlin Cook. Next, Cook found the net to make the game 2-0. Leading Nassau County scorer senior Grace Kelly made it 3-0, and then assisted Cook to score her second goal of the game. Before the half ended, Cook completed her hat trick to bring Garden City to a comfortable 5-0 lead. In the second half, Sophie Read supported
the offense, while Kylie Tierney assisted Kelly to bring the tally to 6-0. Throughout the game, the midfielders, captains Ella Heaney and Liana McDonnell, sophomore Lizanne Griffith, and junior Kylie Tierney, worked tirelessly to own the midfield and deliver opportunities to the scorers. Sophomore Sarah Killcommons anchored the defense, while sophomores Olivia Kaval and Sydney Pappas, along with junior Julia Fornasar, played like a brick wall. Because of the hard work by the defense and midfielders, senior goalie Katie Mullins, always at the ready, was only asked to save one goal. The next morning, the Lady Trojans were back on the bus heading out to Suffolk County to take on Northport. Once again, Amanda Cerrato drew first blood off an assist from Liana McDonnell to put Garden City up 1-0. Next, Sarah
Senior captain Ella Heaney dodges to outsmart and outplay Northport.
The seniors are all smiles after their big win! Back row: Manager Jen Kubler and captains Caitlin Cook, Ella Heaney, and Liana McDonnell Front row: Manager Emily Gaven, Amanda Cerrato, Emily Quinn, Grace Kelly, and goalie Katie Mullins Killcommons converted a penalty corner into a 2-0 lead with a beautiful aerial goal. While Garden City dominated, Northport’s persistence paid off, bringing the game to 2-1. It didn’t take long for Garden City to respond, as Kylie Tierney skillfully took advantage of a penalty corner and a pass from Liana McDonnell to make it 3-1. With three minutes left of the game, Northport capitalized on Garden City being man-down, and scored, making the final 3-2. While the final score appears close, there was never any doubt that Garden City would emerge victorious. Captain Ella Heaney completely controlled the mid-
Sophomore defender Olivia Kaval clears the ball away from the Trojan’s goal.
field with the help from Liana McDonnell, Lizanne Griffith, and Kylie Tierney. Also solid on defense, Sarah Killcommons and her fellow sophomore forces, Olivia Kaval and Sydney Pappas protected the goal. The ever-fierce Katie Mullins made 3 great saves while Northport fought off 12 Garden City shots on goal. The Garden City girls are now six for six and ready to keep rolling! The Garden City Varsity Field Hockey team hits the road again Friday, September 28th, to play Massapequa at Berner Junior High at 4:45. Come out and support the girls! HEY RED!
Skillful junior midfielder Kylie Tierney block tackles Cold Spring Harbor’s attempt to get past her.
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