Photos: Dutch Warriors Win
The Guilderland girls’ field hockey team team faced off on Tuesday against Bethlehem in the first-round Class A matchup where the Dutch fought to win, 3 to 1. The Dutch will face Shenendehowa Tuesday afternoon at Shen at 3 p.m.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting the scoring going: Guilderland’s Madison Macchiarella with a flick of her wrist pokes the ball past the goalie and into the net. Guilderland led at halftime, 1 to 0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Applying pressure: Guilderland's Courtney Rafferty attempts a shot from a free position in the second half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Netting the game-winner in a crowd, Guilderland's Caitlin Mooney squeaks a shot past the defense and the Bethlehem goalie.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
It was hugs all around as Shea Thomson, Macchiarella, and Rafferty embrace after the time ran out.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Tight defense: Guilderland’s Sara Williams, left, pokes the ball away from a Bethlehem player in the second half of Guilderland’s 3-to-1 Class A sectional first-round game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fighting for the ball, Guilderland’s Madison Macchiarella lunges for the ball to head toward the goal in the second half. Macchiarella had a goal in the game.