Could this be the year Lynnfield’s field hockey team wins it all? While it's still early, second-year head coach Kerri Doherty believes the sky is the limit. "This team has incredible depth across every position," Doherty said. "We are very mid-field heavy. Last year, we ran a completely different lineup and scheme, but this year, because of the talent we have, we will … [Read more...] about Pioneers looking to go the distance
Kerri Doherty
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
ROUNDUP: Field hockey team puts four past Rockport
Lynnfield's field hockey team faced Rockport Monday morning and took care of business, 4-0, with goalie Lauren MacDonald recording her second consecutive shutout. The game was scoreless at halftime, but after a few adjustments, Lynnfield scored three goals in the third quarter to take a commanding lead. First, it was Cameron Munion getting on the scoresheet with an assist … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Field hockey team puts four past Rockport