| Picture Perfect Thu Nov 15, 2007, 03:25 PM EST Mansfield News Mansfield - The 2007 freshman Field Hockey Team completed their season with a win over Attleboro, 3-0 to end the season with a perfect record of 14 wins with no losses. In the Attleboro win, Lauren Boylan (two goals) Abbey Neureuter were the impact offensive players accounting for three goals. Kelli McPherson assisted on both of Boylan’s goals and Jenna Morizio assisted on the last goal. Megan Alksninis (Mid-field and goalie) and Jessica Conney (low-defense and goalie) split time in the net to record the shutout. The Hornets recorded 11 shutouts during the season, giving up only four goals vs. 52 scored. For the season, Nicole Pocello was the team’s top goal scorer along with Amy Sterling, Neureuter and Boylan close behind. On the wings, Alina Birch, Brogan Buckley provided timely goals and assists along with the strong play from Mid-fielders McPherson, Morizio, Michelle Tortora and Amanda Connolly kept attacking the net. Alksninis, mid-field/low-defense with her strong free hit drives, Paige Harrington aggressive mid-field moves, Pauline DeAndrade’s constant pressure and strong defense by Maureen Navoni, Jessica Conney and Ashley Upham kept the action to the opposite end most games. |