Photos: Dutch And Warriors Battle To A Draw
Last Thursday, Sept. 12, the Guilderland Dutchmen girls’ soccer team took to the pitch at Averill Park High School as they battled the Warriors on a warm afternoon. After an intense 80 minutes, the game ended in a scoreless tie.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting to it first: Guilderland’s Lauren Hickey keeps her eyes on the bouncing ball as she runs after it before an Averill Park player can get to it.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Dancing down the line: Guilderland’s Kiley Burke attempts to dribble down along the sideline as Averill Park’s Abigail Houser catches up to her.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battle of the three’s: Guilderland’s Riley Stevenson leaps up high to get her head onto the ball as Averill Park’s Majella Briggs bumps into her.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All coming together: Guilderland’s Marie Bogue attempts to get her head on the ball as Averill Park’s Gianna Pietrafesa has a hand on her back in an attempt to punch it away in the first half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Coming back to you: Guilderland’s Emma Baltzersen leaps up to head the ball right back towards her teammates.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bermuda triangle: Guilderland’s Eryn Tynan looks to dribble through Averill Park’s Teagan DeLair (13), Arianna Verardi (14), and Sydney Meeks (5) in an attempt to get to goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Rearing back: Guilderland’s Lucy Vattimo puts the ball behind her head as she prepares to throw it back towards the field.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big save: Guilderland’s Isabella Ayers dives to her right as she comes up with a key stop in the second half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Chip attempt: Guilderland’s Madeline Wren stands on her left toe as she gets her right foot onto the ball as she tries to put in the rebound but Averill Park’s Abigail Houser gets in front of Wren.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battling hard: Guilderland’s Ashlynn Boyce is shoulder to shoulder against an Averill Park player for the loose ball at the top of the box.