Girls’ field hockey gains win before losing 2nd CCS game

In its first CCS match on Nov. 13 against Christopher High School at home, the girls’ field hockey team won 8-1. The Falcons lost 5-0 in the quarterfinals to Gilroy last Saturday, ending their season.

Sophomores Tina Miller and Rachel Davey each scored two goals, and juniors Erin Norris and Anne Rollinson assisted each other to score four goals in the team’s CCS win.

Prior to the first CCS match, the Falcons beat Cupertino High 2-1 on Nov. 7 to secure a playoff spot. “The [Cupertino] game was a really crucial one for us as we had to win against them to move onto CCS,” said Norris.

During the first half, the Falcons lagged behind and were unable to score a goal against Cupertino, while the Pioneers managed to score a goal. The game quickly changed pace as the girls scored two goals in overtime and clinched the win.

Throughout the season, the girls’ main focus has been to improve on assists and goal scoring.

“We really worked to play as a team and worked on our offensive skills,” Norris said. “Our offensive tactics really came into play in the Christopher game as we were able to get a lot of goals in.”

In their final CCS game on Nov. 15 at home against Gilroy High School, Gilroy’s strong offense was the difference in the game.

Looking back, the girls saw how far they had come since August.

“Near the end [of the season], we definitely improved as working as a team rather than just one person handling the game. [ I am] really proud of how far the team has made it this season, and excited to make it further next,” said Norris.