The Pine Plains varsity field hockey team scored twice in the opening quarter and held off a late push from Taconic Hills to earn a 4-0 win at home Thursday, Sept. 10.
Senior Maya Osofsky opened the scoring with 6:36 remaining in the first quarter, assisted by freshman Elliot Campbell, who recorded her first varsity assist.
Two minutes later, senior Ella Fitzpatrick made it 2-0 off an assist from junior Grace Wolfmann.
Osofsky scored again early in the second quarter after a broken-up penalty corner, with senior Faith Foglia earning the assist.
Foglia helped create the Bombers’ fourth goal after halftime, carrying the ball down the right side before sending a hard shot across the circle. Sophomore Aerianna Sommerville redirected the ball into the cage to give Pine Plains a 4-0 lead.
Taconic Hills created several breakaways and scoring chances in the fourth quarter, but the Bombers defense held. Junior Emma Alford helped anchor the Bombers’ defensive effort.
Sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Kenny recorded the shutout, making 11 saves in 60 minutes.
The Bombers will travel to Our Lady of Lourdes High School for an away game at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 15.
