Lucy Parker ’26 fights for the ball against Dexter Southfield opponent in first of three consecutive wins for Field Hockey.
Field Hockey (3-0) had an impressive week, facing off against Dexter Southfield for its regular season opener, Brooks School, and Lawrence Academy. Coming out with large wins, they have beaten their opponents in dominant fashion, only letting in one goal this season.
Head Coach Kate Dolan responded in an email to The Phillipian about the excellent way the team has showcased their skills across the field, especially through their passing, finishing and defending.
“In the two games that we have played, the team has shown they are talented passers, adept finishers, strong defenders, and most importantly, tremendous teammates. The team blends speed, intelligence, experience, athleticism, skill, and enthusiasm and it’s incredible to think the level of play they will reach with more time together,” said Dolan.
Cat Powers ’28 commented also on the impressive passing throughout their games, especially noting on how the team has been able to utilise their passes to allow for goal and defense opportunities. “Our passing really has stood out in the games. The team was able to convert twice in a row by using smart passes and letting the ball do the work down the field to allow goal conversions,” said Powers.
Reflecting back on the game against Lawrence Academy, Powers emphasizes how the energy of the team was crucial to their victory, especially hoping to strengthen their chemistry as a team throughout the continuing weeks.
“During the third quarter, when the energy picked up, we started to score more. Post our halftime talk everyone was energized and ready to go back into ready to go. For the continuing week, we have really been working on our structure as a team and our communication,” said Powers.
Kimberley Duplessis ’27 noted the team’s impressive spirit throughout the games, even if they had a strong lead. She especially emphasized on the team’s ability to work the field, and gave an insight on the corner work they hope to work into future practices.
“Our teamwork really stood out when we continued to produce and score during the last quarters, even though we were winning by a couple of goals. I think our team really did well with passing, we connect very well together. We are going to work on our compete level and production on corners.” said Duplessis.
Powers reflected back on the team’s impressive win against Brooks, highlighting [Co-Captain] Hannah Herlihy ’26 for her leadership especially throughout the corners, helping everyone keep calm and organized.
“At least for me I went in during the fourth quarter of the game against Brooks. Brooks had really turned up the heat and were able to get a couple of penalty corners against us. It was all a bit stressful and I thank one of our captains Hannah for keeping everyone calm and organized during the corners,” said Powers.
When asked about what the team hopes to improve on, Dolan replied that the team hopes to continue to improve and make progress, both individually and as a team. Especially, she praises the team’s efforts throughout the past few games.
“Our goal is to continue to improve and make progress, individually and collectively this season. The girls share a commitment to giving their best, improving, staying positive, and each other. They are fun to watch, to coach, and be around and I hope our community will turn out and watch them when they play at home,” said Dolan.
Field Hockey will face Loomis Chaffee Saturday, September 20.
