Lynnfield High field hockey standout Gia Marotta is taking her talent to Division 3 Wheaton College in Norton. Marotta said she originally applied to Wheaton early action and was also considering St. Anselm, UNH, Endicott, and Assumption, but once she visited Wheaton, it was love at first sight with the Lyons. "I really needed the right fit," Marotta said. "I needed a … [Read more...] about Marotta ready to pounce with Wheaton Lyons
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Kerri Doherty reflects on debut season
What a season it was for Lynnfield’s field hockey team, helmed by first-year coach Kerri Doherty, an alumna who replaced Samantha Pindara ahead of the fall season. Despite Saturday’s loss in the Division 4 state tournament – a 2-0 defeat to No. 3 Sutton in the Round of 8 – No. 6 Lynnfield fought until the very end. “Excellent season,” Doherty said. “It was commendable … [Read more...] about Kerri Doherty reflects on debut season
Reaching the end of the road
Sutton's field hockey team, ranked No. 3 in Division 4, defeated No. 6 Lynnfield by a score of 2-0 in a regular-season matchup back in October. And in Sunday afternoon's matchup for all the marbles, history repeated itself. With goose eggs at the end of the first quarter, Sutton struck first, courtesy of Camryn Kinne with a minute remaining in the first half. Lynnfield took … [Read more...] about Reaching the end of the road
Moving on after a big second half
The No. 6 Lynnfield field hockey team opened up its state tournament run with a commanding 4-0 win over No. 27 Joseph Case Monday afternoon. Despite the four-goal win at Pioneer Stadium, it was a close match in the first half. That was before the Pioneers turned up the pressure in the second half. Lynnfield found a goal early, thanks to a Taylor Valiton with 8:29 remaining … [Read more...] about Moving on after a big second half
Senior Night a success against North Reading
When a team has its Senior Night, you could say there is pressure involved. One would think that every player, coach, and spectator wants to give the seniors one last hoorah. Lynnfield’s field hockey team welcomed traditional archrival North Reading – the top-ranked team in the Cape Ann League – to Pioneer Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Led by its five seniors, Lynnfield … [Read more...] about Senior Night a success against North Reading