September 16, 2013
Wins and losses do not consistently measure success. Consistent improvement and a passion for competition more accurately represent achievement. After a dismal, winless season last year, the Hamilton field hockey team is looking to turn things around in 2013.
Although they have lost their first two games against SUNY Oneonta and Trinity so far this season, the team has displayed new energy and competitiveness. Both matches were very close: Hamilton only lost by one goal in each.
Hamilton lost to SUNY Oneonta 3-4 on September 4. Eva Rosencrans ’17 and Emma Anderson ’17 scored one goal each, as they excelled in their Hamilton debut. Sam Sherman ’15 also recorded a goal of her own.
The team made the long bus ride down to Trinity last Friday and displayed their tenacity in a grueling defensive battle. Trinity’s Paula Shea ’14 scored the only goal of the game, unassisted, with 6:58 minutes remaining in the first half.
Hamilton’s defense stayed strong throughout the match, as they faced 22 shots on goal. Goalie Victoria Trentini ’15 made an impressive nine saves, maintaining her key role on defense. Sam Sherman ’15 also contributed with a defensive stop of her own.
Hamilton’s offense managed to get a penalty corner in each half. Although the Continentals only recorded one shot on goal in the first half, they did put up six shots in the second half.
Despite a scoreless game from the Continentals, Head Coach Gillian McDonald acknowledged the positive aspects of the game against Trinity. She noted that “Overall, our individual and team defense was very good and we never gave up. We had some great opportunities to tie the game including being rewarded a penalty corner with no time left.”
Moving forward from this loss, the Continentals have gained experience and drive. The field hockey team was planned to host Utica College this past Wednesday, Sept. 11, but the game was postponed due to weather. Utica is 1-1 this season.
Coach McDonald expressed that “We are getting better every day and need to come out with the urgency and intensity that we have been showing in the second half and at the end of both of our games in order to beat Utica.”
With their excitement for the game and consistent talent, the Hamilton field hockey team looks forward to Saturday when they play Bates at home, hopeful for their first win.
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