Westbrook Field Hockey Takes First Loss, Makes States; Girls’ Soccer Wins Big Over Harding
Field Hockey
The Westbrook field hockey team split its two matchups last week. The Knights took their first loss of the season, but then qualified for the Class S State Tournament later in the week, and now have a record of 6-1-1 on the year.
On Oct. 2, Westbrook had a road contest against North Branford—who has yet to allow a single goal on the year. The Knights took a narrow 1-0 defeat against the North Branford for their first loss of the season.
Two days later, Westbrook headed to Old Saybrook and played another nail-biter. The Knights secured a 1-0 victory over the Rams to close out the week’s slate and qualify for the Class S State Tournament.
Girls’ Soccer
Westbrook’s schedule included three games last week and the Knights ended up with a single victory after finishing the slate. With these results, Head Coach Rob McConville’s team moved its record to 3-5 on the season.
On Sept. 30, the Knights scored a lopsided 9-2 home victory over Harding. Two days later, Westbrook lost a 5-0 contest at home versus Old Saybrook. On Oct. 4, Westbrook headed to the Indian River Complex and lost a 4-1 decision against Morgan.
Boys’ Soccer
The Knights had two games on the schedule last week and took defeats in both contests. Westbrook’s record fell to 2-4-1 on the season as a result of its two losses in last week’s action.
Westbrook had a tough assignment playing two of the top teams in the Shoreline Conference. On Oct. 2, the Knights dropped a 4-0 road matchup against Old Saybrook. Two days later, Westbrook took a 6-1 defeat at home against Morgan.