field hockey
New turf at Lynnfield Field expected to be ready by Aug. 1
Workers have been on site laying the groundwork for upgrades to the field since the end of the school year. The project involves the complete replacement of the original synthetic turf, which opened for play in 2013. DPW Director John Scenna said Thursday that the base of the field has been graded and inspected. The installation of the new turf and pad began Friday and is … [Read more...] about New turf at Lynnfield Field expected to be ready by Aug. 1
Marotta ready to pounce with Wheaton Lyons
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
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