John Stark 2, Portsmouth 1
Key players: John Stark – Caylin Worthen (2 goals), Jillian Fredette (assist), Hailey Brisson (assist), Aubrey Fischer (midfield), Edie Fischer (12 saves), Jackie O’Donnell (defense), Emily Fredette (defense), Adie Bolduc (defense)
Highlights: Worthen opened the scoring in the second period with her first goal and knocked home the game-winner on a corner off a reverse sweep from Brisson. Portsmouth tied the game, 1-1, with just over six minutes left and had a corner after time expired that the Generals successfully defended. The victory hands the Clippers their first loss of the season, while John Stark is on top of the Division II standings with Souhegan.
Coach’s quote: “What an amazing game of field hockey today between two very good teams! We brought a ton of energy and passed the ball very well. I can’ say enough about all 26 of our girls. This is a huge statement win for our program and the girls deserve a ton of credit.” – John Stark’s Dennis Pelletier
Records: John Stark 7-0; Portsmouth 8-1