Photos: Dutch Battle Hard In The Final But Fall Late

On Sunday, Oct. 31, the Guilderland Dutchmen Field Hockey team went through a battle in the Class A sectional championship against Shenendehowa at Schuylerville High School. Both teams went back and forth trading blows but the Plainsmen scored late to win 1-to-0.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Parallel sticks: Guilderland’s Colleen Kelly, left, battles right beside Shen’s Kendall Eggleston in the opening moments of the game for the loose ball in the first quarter.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Letting the ball fly: Guilderland’s Giuliana Vivenzio looks to flip the ball in the air during the first quarter.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Coming up big: Guilderland’s Sophia Cannistraci makes one of her seven saves in the first quarter.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Cutting across: Guilderland’s Skylar Van Wormer looks to get closer to Shen’s goal in the first quarter but Shen’s Sierra Fedden (13) and Lauren Shanahan (11) attempt to stop her.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

You may proceed: As the ref gives Chelsea King the go ahead to play, King uses her stick to make a pass on a penalty corner in the first quarter.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Ready to defend: Guilderland’s defense stands ready in their goal as Shen’s Molly Miller prepares to pass the ball during one of four penalty corners in a row for the Plainsmen.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Blocking: Guilderland’s Sadie Miller lays her stick along the ground to stop the ball and the progression of Shen’s Kelly Westervelt.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Dancing up the line: Guilderland’s Maddy Petti dribbles along the sideline as Shen’s Kiera O’Neil tries to stop Petti in the third quarter.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Looking for room: Guilderland’s Skyler Price dribbles up the field quickly as Shen’s Sierra Fedden tries to slow her down late in the fourth quarter.