By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Medfield Warriors 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 spurred Medfield to a 2-0 win over Dover-Sherborn.
The first quarter was a fairly uneventful kick off to the game. 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 to put Medfield up 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. 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.
Both Dover-Sherborn and Medfield played hard games trying to prove themselves. The teams finish up the regular season this week and continue to fight for a playoff spot. The Dover-Sherborn Raiders put up a good fight but the Medfield Warriors were able to take the win in this high stakes rivalry game.
