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| Casey Downing |
The
Varsity and JV field hockey teams traveled to Thornton Academy to take on the
Trojans in a preseason game Friday, August 23rd.
This game was played a little differently. Varsity
and JV athletes alternated playing halves.
Game 1:
Windham varsity came out strong,
communicating well, aggressive and ready to show Thornton who’s boss. Windham had
solid offense and defense. They were working to be first to the ball and
succeeded. Amanda Foss,
#2, scored twice. The Lady
Eagles moved the ball around nicely and had high intensity individually and as
a team.
The JV Lady Eagles also came out strong. Windham
had great offense and defense, intercepting several passes from Thornton
players. Windham communicated well and had several shots on goal.
Final: 2-1, Windham
Game 2:
Varsity player’s intensity did not lessen.
Windham continued to move the ball around well and was first to the ball. They
kept up their offense and defense. Windham took multiple shots on goal. Chloe
Desmond, #7, scored.
The JV Lady Eagles didn’t let up. They
primarily kept the ball toward Thornton’s side of the field for a large part of
the half; Windham
communicated well. Casey Downing, #29, scored.
Final: 2-1,
Windham
“The athletes played great in their halves,
because basically the whole team returned,” remarked varsity coach Cory
DiDonato. “They’ve been working together for a few years...they know where each
other’s going to be, they know how to back each other up, they are extremely
good at communicating. Looking forward to this season, we’re going to win a lot
more games, the kids are confident, they’re ready...they want people to realize
Windham is a force to be reckoned with. I’m just really excited.”
“I am really excited for this season,
too” added Tiff Theriault, JV coach. “This is a great group of girls who work
hard together and I believe their hard work will pay off for them.”
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