Wildcats Win Home Opener
The Kimball Union Academy varsity field hockey team finally was out on the turf to play their opening game for the 2020 season against Tilton School! Tilton came out strong and put a lot of pressure on the KUA defense. The Wildcats eventually got into their rhythm and played a fast pace game with solid passes. KUA was the first to score, coming from Hailey Malozzi. Tilton did not let the lead last long tying it up 1-1. The game continued going back and fourth, both teams playing hard and creating opportunities. With 16 seconds left in the 3rd quarter KUAs offense made a nice cross pass that was redirected into the net by Ari Ftorek. Tilton again answered back in under 2 minutes to tie the game, 2-2. KUAs defense played a strong game and was able to stop the Rams from having another scoring opportunity. In the end, the Wildcats Analena Connors was able to put the final goal on the board to earn the win, 3-2.
KUA goals were scored by Hailey Malozzi, Ari Ftorek, and Analena Connors.
Tess Boden and Amelia Keith both stepped into the net for the Wildcats.
KUA, 1-0 on the season, will head to New Hampton School on Saturday, October, 10thfor a 3:00 pm game.
KUA goals were scored by Hailey Malozzi, Ari Ftorek, and Analena Connors.
Tess Boden and Amelia Keith both stepped into the net for the Wildcats.
KUA, 1-0 on the season, will head to New Hampton School on Saturday, October, 10thfor a 3:00 pm game.
The Kimball Union Academy varsity field hockey team finally was out on the turf to play their opening game for the 2020 season against Tilton School! Tilton came out strong and put a lot of pressure on the KUA defense. The Wildcats eventually got into their rhythm and played a fast pace game with solid passes. KUA was the first to score, coming from Hailey Malozzi. Tilton did not let the lead last long tying it up 1-1. The game continued going back and fourth, both teams playing hard and creating opportunities. With 16 seconds left in the 3rd quarter KUAs offense made a nice cross pass that was redirected into the net by Ari Ftorek. Tilton again answered back in under 2 minutes to tie the game, 2-2. KUAs defense played a strong game and was able to stop the Rams from having another scoring opportunity. In the end, the Wildcats Analena Connors was able to put the final goal on the board to earn the win, 3-2.
KUA goals were scored by Hailey Malozzi, Ari Ftorek, and Analena Connors.
Tess Boden and Amelia Keith both stepped into the net for the Wildcats.
KUA, 1-0 on the season, will head to New Hampton School on Saturday, October, 10thfor a 3:00 pm game.
KUA goals were scored by Hailey Malozzi, Ari Ftorek, and Analena Connors.
Tess Boden and Amelia Keith both stepped into the net for the Wildcats.
KUA, 1-0 on the season, will head to New Hampton School on Saturday, October, 10thfor a 3:00 pm game.
