By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Medfield High School field hockey team secured the Tri-Valley League (TVL) Small title in a thrilling 2-0 victory on Friday, October 18th. The Warriors delivered a strong performance, marking a momentous achievement for the program.
The Medfield Warriors took on the Dover-Sherborn Raiders in a late-season rivalry game with the playoffs on the horizon. Both teams came out hungry for a win but strong goalkeeping and defense brought Medfield to victory.
The first quarter was was marked by intense back-and-forth play, with both teams seeking control. Each team showed their dedication to keeping the ball in their possession and trying to capitalize on scoring attempts to no avail. Medfield showed their offensive skill with Freshman Tatum Powell always being on top of the ball and heaving through the DS defense.
The second quarter opened up scoring for Medfield. Junior Genna McDonald capitalized on scoring attempts, which came off a well-placed assist from Maeve Kelly, putting the Warriors ahead 1-0. Dover-Sherborn Sophomore Sophia Wichman kept sweeping the ball away from Medfield players, Sophomore goalie Neve McMakin was a wall in net for DS as well making diving saves to keep them alive.
The third quarter proved DS to be a fighting force, with Junior Avery Hadfield putting herself into plays and stealing chances away from Medfield. Brooke Malmquist, a Medfield Sophomore, took her offensive power to the net and put Medfield up 2-0. Her quick reaction and positioning in front of the goal ensured that Medfield maintained control as the game progressed. Dover-Sherborn utilized a powerful offense but Medfield was able to keep them back.
The final quarter saw Dover-Sherborn given shots on goal and a few corner penalties to try and get on the board, but Medfield goalie Kamryn Perachi stood strong and impassable. Medfield played a balanced game, showing control of the ball on both ends.
On the defensive side, Adeline Keaveney, Emily Fratolillo and Maeve Kelly worked tirelessly in the back field, stepping to the ball and clearing it out of Medfield’s defensive zone. Goalkeeper Kamryn Perachi also delivered a standout performance, securing a shutout to seal the victory. Perachi made several key saves throughout the game, frustrating the opposing offense and keeping Medfield in the driver’s seat.
The Warriors’ 2-0 win not only secured the game but also clinched the TVL Small title, marking an impressive accomplishment for the team. Their combination of offensive skill, defensive resilience, and teamwork was key to their success.
