Field Hockey Team Set To Play For DSAC Title After Thrilling Overtime Win
On October 26, the Archmere field hockey team defeated Newark Charter in an exciting overtime match, the win setting the stage for the Diamond State Athletic Conference title. The Auks were down by one goal until the fourth quarter, when Emma Gioffre '23 tied the score with 9:23 to go in regulation.
Mike Lang wrote of the remaining match:
"The Auks had one more penalty corner before the end of regulation, but they could not manage a shot. The game headed to overtime, which is played with seven players per side, and the extra room made for some exciting chances. An early two-on-one for the Auks involving Bella Dell’Oso and Gioffre ended with a big save by Redding. A steal by Alex Harrington led to another Gioffre shot and another Redding stop. Archmere also had three penalty corners but could not get the winning goal out of any of them.
Finally, they were able to get the game-winner. The Auks had a 25-yard hit, and Gioffre fed Lindsey Renshaw, whose shot got past the approaching keeper."
"The Auks had one more penalty corner before the end of regulation, but they could not manage a shot. The game headed to overtime, which is played with seven players per side, and the extra room made for some exciting chances. An early two-on-one for the Auks involving Bella Dell’Oso and Gioffre ended with a big save by Redding. A steal by Alex Harrington led to another Gioffre shot and another Redding stop. Archmere also had three penalty corners but could not get the winning goal out of any of them.
Finally, they were able to get the game-winner. The Auks had a 25-yard hit, and Gioffre fed Lindsey Renshaw, whose shot got past the approaching keeper."
Archmere outshot Newark Charter, 8-5, and had a 9-3 edge in penalty corners. Goalie Ava Hughes '24 had three saves.
The win set the Auks up to play for the Diamond State Athletic Conference Championship on November 2 at home against Wilmington Charter. The game starts at 3:45 p.m.
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Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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