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Lady Pirate Field Hockey Strives to Move Program Forward
Senior-dominated squad was scheduled to open its season at Nyack today, but the contest was postponed due to rain and wet field conditions.
Boasting a roster that includes thirteen seniors and three returning All-League 4B players, the Pearl River High School field hockey team is looking to improve on last seasson's sub .500 mark last season.
"We have a developing program where the addition of a modified program for seventh and eighth graders has been a big help,” said second-year coach Shane Carlacci.
The Lady Pirates added five freshmen to this year’s squad who could contribute.
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“They all have previous experience, most of them played in the modified program and on the junior varsity," Carlacci said. "That is very helpful because we don’t have to spend time teaching the fundamentals.
“I see a great deal of commitment. Many of the players have played in winter and summer leagues and attended a summer camp. We have very solid athletes who have been good at any sport they played.”
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The all-league selections include seniors Adrienne Ammirati, Gabby Moreno and Sarah Nelson. Moreno joins seniors Erin Garvey and Shannon McKiernan as the team’s tri-captains.
”This is Shannon’s second year as a captain and she stands out for her leadership," Carlacci said.
Carlacci looks to freshman Jackie Dowling and sophomore Deidre O’Malley as key newcomers who will make their presence felt for the Lady Pirates.
The schedule in League 4B play includes home and home series with Clarkstown North, Clarkstown South, Nanuet, North Rockland, Nyack
and Suffern.
“I expect us to be competitive with the top teams in our league," Carlacci said. "This year we are working on scoring more and being a stronger offensive presence.
“This is the hardest-working team that I have ever coached. You ask them to be here for practice at noon and they are here at 11:30.”
2011 Pearl River Field Hockey Roster
Name
Jersey #
Grade
Ammirati, Adrienne
24
12
Carty, Christy
6
12
Davin, Emily
25
11
Dolan, Caroline
27
9
Dolphin, Erin
29
9
Dowling, Jackie
26
9
Garvey, Erin
1
12
Judge, Amanda
4
12
Kelly, Shauna
21
12
Kovarik, amie
13
12
Loeffler, Courtney
14
12
McCormack, Aine
16
11
McKiernan, Shannon
7
12
Moreno, Gabby
15
12
Nelson, Sarah
11
12
Ocasal, Courtney
30
9
O’Malley, Deidre
20
10
Prigge, Liz
3
12
Rendina, Angela
28
9
Roth, Julie
5
11
Tarsnane, Samantha
2
12
Vergine, Kristen
12
12
White, Della
17
11
2011 Pearl River Field Hockey Schedule
Game Date
Game Time
Type
Visitor
Home
Wed, 9/17
4 p.m.
League
Pearl River
Nyack
Fri., 9/9
4 p.m.
League
Nanuet
Pearl River
Thu, 9/15
4 p.m.
League
North Rockland
Pearl River
Sat., 9/17
10 a.m.
League
Pearl River
Clarkstown North
Wed., 9/21
4:15 p.m.
Non-League
Pearl River
Byram Hills
Fri., 9/23
4 p.m.
League
Pearl River
Clarkstown South
Mon., 10/3
4 p.m.
League
Pearl River
Nanuet
Wed., 10/5
4 p.m.
League
Clarkstown North
Pearl River
Fri., 10/7
4 p.m.
League
Suffern
Pearl River
Tue., 10/11
4:15 p.m.
Non-League
Irvington
Pearl River
Wed, 10/12
4 p.m.
League
Nyack
Pearl River
Thu., 10/13
4 p.m.
League
Pearl River
North Rockland
Mon. 10/17
4:15 p.m.
Non-League
Fox Lane
Pearl River
Wed., 10/19
4 p.m.
League
Clarkstown South
Pearl River
Fri., 10/21
4 p.m.
League
Pearl River
Suffern
