Kingswood 2, Merrimack Valley 1, OT
Key players: Merrimack Valley – Reilly Swislosky, Lauren McLaughlin, Alani Ramas, Rosemary Ostrowski
Highlights: The game went back and forth between the two teams throughout the whole game. Kingswood scored about 19 minutes into the first half. MV’s Reilly Swislosky rebuttled about 30 seconds later with a goal of her own off a shot from the top of the circle. MV had an opportunity on a penalty stroke in the second half but Kingswood’s goalie stopped a strong lifted shot for McLaughlin. In OT, Kingswood would come out with the victory after a goal off of a breakaway into the circle.
Coach’s quote: “The girls played well this afternoon, but had a hard time taking advantage of opportunities in the circle. We will bounce back and look to finish next week out strong. ” – MV’s Jennifer Otis
Records: Merrimack Valley 4-8