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Seahawks field hockey falls to Polytech 2-1
Seahawks senior Natalee Petty battles for a bouncer with Polytech’s Elizabeth Talamini-Kelemen in the 2-1 loss. DAN COOK PHOTOS
September 12, 2022
The Sussex Academy field hockey squad opened its 2022 season with a tight 2-1 loss to Polytech Sept. 8 at home.
Morgan Leeper scored for the Seahawks off a pass from Callie Short at the 6:18 mark.
Addison Krout scored for the Panthers from Kylee LaVere. LaVere hit the board in the second half off a helper from teammate Emilyn Bivens.
The Panther held a 3-2 advantage in penalty corners.
“The girls played hard in the midfield utilizing our strong passing game,” said Seahawks head coach Leah Hunsinger. “We just couldn’t finish in the circle when it really counted.”
Seahawks junior forward Callie Short controls the ball on the sideline.
Seahawks sophomore middie Morgan Leeper speeds the ball upfield into the Polytech defensive zone.
Sussex Academy senior Lilian Manlove slams a pass across field.
Ava Yenovkian delivers a pass into the circle for the Seahawks.
Sussex Academy sophomore mid Shelby Manlove controls play in the midfield against Polytech’s Kylee LaVere.
Sussex Academy sophomore mid Shelby Manlove drives a pass.
Sussex Academy freshman Shea Danahy pressures the Poly goal.
Sussex Academy’s Rilyn Lehman controls play in the midfield.
