Photos: Dutch Battle Hard In State Final But Fall In Double Overtime
Last weekend, Nov. 16 & 17, the Guilderland field hockey squad competed in their first-ever New York State final four held at Arlington High School in field hockey. On Saturday, the Dutch battled Section 11’s Sachem East where the Dutch used two fourth-quarter goals to pull away with a 4-1 victory to advance to the finals. On Sunday, they faced off against Section 1’s Mamaroneck where the Dutch fell in double overtime 2-to-1.
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Driving it: Guilderland’s Sadie Miller swings her stick as she makes contact with the ball during a penalty corner in the first quarter during Sunday's final.
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Battle along the sideline: Guilderland’s Sophia Buccini and Mamaroneck’s Romy Carta come together to fight for the loose ball during the first quarter of Sunday’s final.
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Standing tall: Guilderland’s Leah Miller uses her right foot to boot the ball away as teammate Olivia Bigness reaches for the ball. Miller had 22 saves including one big save during the first overtime on a penalty shot.
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Hunting it down: Guilderland’s Lydia Santabarbara sprints after the loose ball as the Mamaroneck player tries to chip it away.
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Last second swipe: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness uses her stick to stop Mamaroneck’s Ali Maresca’s stick and ball at the same time from going into the Dutch’s goal in the third quarter.
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Taking on two: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness looks at the ball as she dribbles up the field but gets doubled teamed by two Mamaroneck players.
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Head down and going: Guilderland’s Lydia Santabarbara dribbles up the field as fast as she can as a Mamaroneck player races alongside.
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Trying to get into open space: Guilderland’s Sarah King dribbles the ball towards the sideline in hopes of getting away from the two Mamaroneck players. King had the lone goal.
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Eyes locked: Guilderland’s Lily Durivage stares at the ball as she dribbles it away from her own net in the fourth quarter.
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Late drive: Guilderland’s Hallie Czajka takes the ball towards Mamaroneck's goal late in the fourth quarter.
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Last-second scrum: Guilderland players battle for the loose ball that sits at the right foot of Olivia Bigness as the Tigers’ goalie lays on the ground but Guilderland’s Sarah King gets her stick on it for the goal.
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Easy escape: Guilderland’s Rachael King scampers away with the ball after a save made by her teammate Leah Miller in the first overtime.
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Brick wall: Guilderland’s Leah Miller shuts the door with her right leg as she stops the Mamaroneck players’ penalty shot near the end of the first overtime. Miller made 22 saves.
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Getting to a safe place: Guilderland’s Sadie Miller looks at the ball as she dribbles it up the field. Miller had an assist.
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Solemn thanks: New York State Public High School Sports Association’s Assistant Direct Joe Alteri hands over the finalist plaque to Guilderland co-captains Sadie Miller and Lily Durivage during plaque presentation as Guilderland head coach Jen Sykes walks towards them.
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Clear sailing: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness dribbles the ball up the field in the first half on Saturday afternoon. Bigness had a goal.
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Reaching far: Guilderland’s Tess Kachadurian swings her stick along the ground to try and slap the ball away from Sachem East’s Kayla Richter.
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At full speed: Guilderland’s Lydia Santabarbara dribbles the ball towards goal ahead of any defenders in the first half.
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Quick tap: Guilderland’s Tess Kachadurian uses her stick to knock the ball down to the ground so she can dribble it up the field.
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A step ahead: Guilderland’s Sadie Miller looks up the field as she dribbles the ball up the field as Sachem East’s Alexa Marchese tries to stop Miller.
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Big blast: Guilderland’s Alice Cavillones stares at the goal as she fires a shot towards Sachem East’s Alessandra Curatolo. Cavillones had a goal.
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Big fight: Guilderland’s Sarah King steps in front of Sachem East’s Kayla Richter to take the ball away.
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Right place, right time: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness gets her stick on the loose ball and taps home the goal to give the Dutch a lead on Saturday afternoon.
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Getting it away: Guilderland’s Hallie Czajka dribbles the ball away from her own goal as Sachem East’s Isabella Longo tries to stop her.
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Quick feet: Guilderland’s Lily Durivage runs fast up the field while dribbling the ball as two Sachem East defenders try to slow down Durivage.
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Chipping it: Guilderland’s Lydia Santabarbara gets a shot off that sails past all the defenders and teammate Olivia Bigness as it trickles over the line. Santabarbara had a goal on Saturday.
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Ground battle: Guilderland’s Tess Kachadurian puts her stick on the ground as she fights for the loose ball against a Sachem East player.