Dennis-Yarmouth opened its state title defense campaign with an impressive 6-1 victory over Scituate in non-league field hockey action. The Dolphins’ offensive firepower was on full display, with multiple players contributing to the dominant performance. The win marks a strong start for the defending champions as they look to repeat.
Leah Woodward was the standout performer for Dennis-Yarmouth, recording a hat trick and an assist while demonstrating exceptional ball-handling skills throughout the contest. Aurora Quenneville also made significant contributions with two goals, while Sammie Precourt added one. Jenna Richard provided crucial defensive support and recorded two assists, with Avery Post chipping in one assist.
In other field hockey action, Nauset improved to 2-0 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Barnstable. The Warriors broke a tied game with a goal in the final three minutes of play. Emma Steenstra scored for Barnstable, while goaltender Izzy Hill made eight saves in a strong defensive effort. Sandwich also earned a non-league victory, shutting out Duxbury 2-0 to remain undefeated at 2-0.
