Field Hockey

Merrimack Valley 7, Conval 2

Key players: MV – Jules Guertin (2 goals), Grace Thompson (2 goals), Abbey Thompson (2 goals), Hannah Butler (goal)

Highlights: The Pride controlled the majority of the game with 10 penalty corners to ConVal’s three. The Cougars tied the game, 1-1, in the first minute of the second quarter, but MV exploded offensively with three goals in the second quarter and two more in the third to pull away. ConVal put up one more goal within the first three minutes of the fourth.

Coach’s quote: “This was a good team win today. We were finally able to capitalize on our offensive opportunities after a long stretch of struggling to score. I’m proud of how we took risks and made smart choices on the field.” – MV’s Jen Colgan

Records: MV 5-4-2; ConVal 1-11-0

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