BHS Field Hockey Opens their Season on the First Day of Classes in a Home Game Against Westford

Goalie Liz Henning takes command of defensive alignment in the opening season game against Westford – Image (c) Jeff JHO Hoyland, 2018 all rights reserved – Click to view larger image

By Jeff JHO Hoyland

Capt. Caitlyn Pequeno operating the scoreboard while nursing an injury that kept her out of the game- Image (c) Jeff JHO Hoyland, 2018 all rights reserved – Click to view larger image

Bedford Field Hockey opened up the season at home against DCL Large powerhouse Westford. The Bucs spotted the Gray Ghosts a 3-0 lead before senior Julia Palazzo scored. Although Bedford went on to lose, they played Westford to a 1-1 tie after giving up the first three goals.

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Varsity Field Hockey comes off the field as one team

Senior Allison Milano out hustled everyone in the second half, proving Bedford is in it for the long haul

Capt. Julia Palazzo make her final deke on a Westford defender has she scored her first goal of the season.

Capt. Emily Sollecito took over control of the middle of the field in the second half against Westford

Coach Ham was most impressed by how the girls prepared in the offseason. This was the most “well-conditioned” to has seen a team in several years. The best example was senior, Alyssa Milano darting around on defense with only a few minutes left in the game.

This season’s captains are seniors Ally Milano and Julia Palazzo and Juniors Caitlyn Pequeno and Emily Sollecito.

This year’s returning seniors are Meghan Barnes, Alyssa Gardner, Ashley Guarino, Allison Milano, Julia Palazzo, and Sylvia Yan.

Sophomore Liz Henning is the goalie this year.

Varsity’s next game is away on Thursday, September 6th at Newton South.