Photos: Dutch Stick Their Way To The Semis
On Thursday, Oct. 21, the Guilderland field hockey team started their quest to their second sectional title at home against Niskayuna in the quarterfinal of the Class A sectional at Afrim’s in Colonie. The Dutch sailed away to a 4-to-0 win and will face Saratoga this afternoon at Afrim’s.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Taking on two: Guilderland’s Elizabeth Schafer chips the ball past Niskayuna’s Grace Murphy (4) and Carrie Natirins (13) in the first quarter. Schafer had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Finding a way: Guilderland’s Skyler Price dribbles towards the goal and gets off a shot that she banks off the Niskayuna’s goalie to score in the second quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Watching closely: Guilderland’s Elizabeth Schafer looks to make a move on Nisky’s Carrie Natirins in the second quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hard smack: Guilderland’s Skyler Van Wormer gets a shot off on a penalty corner in the third quarter. Van Wormer led the Dutch with two goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big windup: Guilderland’s Skyler Van Wormer sees an opening to swing her stick to get her shot off during a penalty corner during the third quarter. Van Wormer had two goals in the 4-to-0 win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Chipping: Guilderland’s Chelsea King looks to get the ball closer to the goal for a teammate to try and put it in during the fourth quarter. King had two assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Open field: Guilderland’s Julia Coton surveys the field as she dribbles down the field in the fourth quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shielding: Guilderland’s Skyler Price turns away from the oncoming defense from Niskayuna in the fourth quarter to find a teammate.