St. Mary’s Monica Peterson settles the ball during a game against Westfield Voc-Tech Friday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
WESTFIELD – No matter the outcome in Friday’s game, the Whip City was pretty much guaranteed a winner barring a tie.
Monica Peterson netted a hat trick (3 goals) to lead the St. Mary High School girls’ soccer team to a 4-0 win over Westfield Voc-Tech at Westfield Middle School North. Lauren Chapdelaine also had a goal, and assist, for the Saints.
St. Mary’s received assists from Miranda Arena and Alison Stanlewicz. Saints’ Francesca DePergola collected 26 saves in a stirring shutout.
Westfield Voc-Tech goalie Emily White finished with 21 saves.
Voc-Tech returns to action Tuesday at Pathfinder. On Monday, St. Mary hosts Mount Greylock. Both games are at 4 p.m.
HELLO MELLO!
Southwick 4, Palmer 1
Alex Mello notched a hat trick, and teammate Lydia Kinsman had one goal and one assist to lead Southwick on the road.
Sabrina Provost and Taylor Leclair each had an assist for the Rams.
Southwick goalie Tori Richburg finished with three saves.
Southwick’s Morgan Harriman attempts to flick the ball past an oncoming Westfield defender. (Photo by Chris Putz)
BOMBERS, RAMS SILENCED
FIELD HOCKEY
Westfield 0, Southwick 0
It was a duel of goalkeepers as Westfield goalie Karly Mastello (6 saves) and Southwick goalie Sarah Bodzinski (13 saves) pitched shutouts in Friday’s crossover game in Southwick.
Westfield, who was limited to just one shot in the first half, outshot Southwick 12-4 in the second half. Bodzinski held serve.
The Bombers will next take on Minnechaug Monday, while the Rams travel to Cathedral (Spec Pond) Tuesday at 4.
LATE RESULTS
BOYS’ SOCCER
Southwick 3, South Hadley 0
Southwick’s Ryan Todesco scored two goals, and goalies Patrick King and Kevin Chambers (3 saves) combined for a road shutout. Evan Haynes also scored. Mike Sheil, Jon Collins, and Brandon Castor each had one assist.
The Rams next host the Monson Mustangs Monday at the Southwick Rec Center at 4 p.m.
Belchertown 2, Westfield 0
Belchertown scored a goal in each half, including one on a cornerkick with about 15 minutes remaining to hold off Westfield.
Westfield’s first half goalie, Ryan Fitzgibbons, kept his team within striking distance. Bombers’ Ian Saltmarsh made a few big saves in net, as well.
