Medina tops R-H in N-O field hockey opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 September 2023 at 8:08 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman -Medina’s Iyla Lilleby keeps control of the ball as Alayna Kowalski (11) and Brooke Zglinicki (24) defend for Roy-Hart during this afternoon’s Niagara-Orleans League game at Roy-Hart.

A big second quarter scoring burst sparked Medina to a 4-0 win over host Roy-Hart this afternoon in the Mustangs season opening Niagara-Orleans League field hockey game.

Medina erupted for three goals in the decisive second period as Iyla Lilleby scored the first two and Sophia Castricone the third.

Lilleby also scored the Mustangs final goal late in the fourth quarter.

Medina had a 10-2 advantage in corners over Roy-Hart which is now 0-2 in N-O action.

Roy-Hart’s Alayna Kowalski works to advance the ball as Sophia Goyette defends for Medina.