Barker 1 claims field hockey playoff title
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Natalie Bruning of Barker 2, right, and Ashlin Cole of Barker 1 battle for the ball during Monday evening’s Barker 7 on 7 Summer Field Hockey League playoff championship game which was won by Barker 1.
Barker 1 edged past rival Barker 2 by a score of 4-2 Monday evening in the playoff championship game of the Barker 7 on 7 Summer Field Hockey League.
Lena Fazzolari scored 3 goals and Kaedynce Schumacher 1 for Barker 1.
Natalie Bruning and Brianna Bachman each scored a goal for Barker 2 which also got a big defensive effort from Courtney Hillman who made 13 saves.
In the semifinals held earlier in the evening, Barker 1 defeated Roy-Hart 8-0 and Barker 2 downed Medina 8-2.
Fazzolari and Ginger Alexander both scored 3 goals and Mia Herman 2 to lead the Barker 1.
Linzie Michel made 22 saves in goal for Roy-Hart.
Bruning and Hurtgam each scored 4 goals to spearhead the offense for Barker 2 as Hillman anchored the defense with 11 saves.
Lyla Lilleby scored 2 goals for Medina.
The evening also saw the league’s MVP award for the season go to Mary Flores from Medina.
The top five goal scores for the season were Abby Blount (Medina) 12, Bruning 11, Alexander 9, Hurtgam 8 and Fazzolari 8.
Rachel Hurtgam of Barker 2 and Ella Fox of Barker 1 go for the ball.
Contributed Photos – In Medina’s semifinal contest, Abby Blount, at left, puts the ball in play on a penalty corner opportunity while at the right Lyla Lilleby advances the ball into the Barker 2 zone.
Contributed Photo- Roy-Hart goalie Lizzie Michel prepares for a shot from Ginger Alexander of Barker 1 during the semifinals.
