Photos: Dutch Sail To Victory

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Guilderland girls’ soccer squad opened up their season on the road at Colonie High School as they took on the Wolfpack. The Dutch have a new captain in Josh Binfield. The team was playing hard from the start and the Dutch won, 4 to 1.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Big toss: Guilderland’s Parker Steele gets ready to plant her feet as she looks to throw the ball back into play.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Quick turn: Guilderland’s Emma Baltzersen starts to go up the field as she dribbles away from the oncoming Colonie defender.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

You’re going that way as Guilderland’s Lauren Hickey leaps up to head the ball down so she can bring it back towards the Colonie goal. Hickey had an assist.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Nope this is mine: Guilderland’s Amanda Messerle uses her left arm to shield off Colonie’s Olivia Blake to keep the ball in Guilderland’s possession.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Fighting hard: Guilderland’s Maelyn Lather and two Colonie defenders all battle for the loose ball in the first half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Drawing up a plan: Guilderland’s new head coach Josh Binfield kneels down next to his team during halftime to talk about what changes he’s making for the second half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Making an easy save: Guilderland’s Alexa Thomas dives to her left from a Colonie shot in the second half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Being shifty: Guilderland’s Eryn Tynan uses her speed and agility to get away from the Colonie defender as she heads towards Colonie’s goal. Tynan had two goals.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Putting it in a good spot: Guilderland’s Stella Cavilones sends the ball across the field in hopes to find a teammate. Cavilones had a goal and an assist.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Cutting it: Guilderland’s Lucy Vattimo looks to shift the ball using the outside of her right foot as she looks to shake off the Colonie defender. Vattimo had an assist.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Getting away: Guilderland’s Lily Matthews and Colonie’s Gabrielle Waite both fight with their hands as they see the ball bounce away from the Guilderland defensive end.