(Chelsea Update would like to thank Sharon Kegerreis for the information and photos in this story.)
The Washtenaw Whippets field hockey team downed East Grand Rapids, 2-0, in their quarter-final game of the Michigan High School Field Hockey Association’s Division I state tournament, which was played at home Tuesday night.
After a skilled 40-yard dribble and dodge, sophomore Meghan Cole took a shot on goal in the first half of the game. Senior Tiffany Valencia redirected the shot for the goal.
In the second half, Senior Kayla Hewitt hit in a goal with an assist by sophomore Maggie Cole.
Overall, East Grand Rapids was held to no shots on goal, while the Whippets had 12 and, eight offensive corners.
“I’m so impressed with the superb teamwork, off-ball movement and passing,” says Whippets Coach Leslie Fry.
This is the Whippets’ 10th season and the first time the team has been in Division I and the first time the team has made it to the semi-finals.
Goalie Hannah Moore earned her 9th shutout for the season.
This was the first 2013 tournament game for the Whippets, who earned a bye in the first round after securing a second seed in Division 1 playoffs. East Grand Rapids defeated Marian in the first round to play the Whippets on Oct. 29 at Chelsea High School.
“We’ve always had a really small varsity team. I think that’s what helps us. We play together so well, and know our strengths and weaknesses,” says captain Julia Porter. “Everyone has individual strengths. But what makes us good is how we play together.”
The Whippets play Ann Arbor Huron at Saline High School today, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in the semi-final game of the state tournament.
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