Southwick first-year head coach Jordan Baillargeon gives her players last-minute instructions before taking the field for the season opener against Westfield. Baillargeon is a former WHS player. (Photo by Chris Putz)
SOUTHWICK – It may only be one game into the 2012 high school field hockey season, but Westfield is already playing the role of spoiler.
Westfield spoiled Jordan Baillargeon’s head coaching debut for Southwick, blanking the host Rams 2-0 yesterday. Baillargeon is a former WHS player.
Mary Boudreau and Olivia Clark each scored to ensure the Westfield victory. Boudreau’s goal came in the 12th minute; Clark’s goal provided insurance with 20 minutes left in the game.
Lexi Minicucci (2) and Jordan Swift (1) earned assists.
Karley Mastello (4 saves) and Jessica Hale (2) earned a combined shutout in net for the Bombers (1-0).
“Westfield worked together well,” Westfield coach Karen Gomez said. “They’re finding their chemistry.”
Midfielder Emily Petit and forward Olivia White held Southwick together for much of the game, while Rams’ goalie Sarah Bodzinski made 10 saves to keep her team within striking distance.
JV FIELD HOCKEY
Westfield 5, Southwick 0
Returning sophomores Desiree Otero and Elizabeth Marcyoniak scored two goals apiece to lead Westfield. Freshman Carissa Vergnani also scored on a pass from Paige Templeton.
Gabbi Linardini, Cara Onyski, and Grace Silva also earned assists for the Bombers.
Westfield goalies Jourdan Frisbee and Lexi Levere earned the shutout in net.
