Bengal Game Update

Since loosing to Latin in early September, the Bengals have had a bit of a roller coaster September. On 9/11 the Bengals dropped a tough game against Ravenscroft 2-3.
Score at the half: Ravenscroft 2; GDS 1
Goals: RS T Malitois 1, K. Richard 1, B. Story 1. GDS Caroline Strong 1,Lilly Cohen 1
Assists: RS B. Story 1. GDS Andie MacDonald 1. Sophia Schermerhorn 1.
Shots: RS 7. GDS 14.
Penalty corners: RS 4. GDS 8.
Goalkeepers: RS; H. Green (8 saves); GDS Pauline Weissman (2 saves).
Records: RS 3-3: GDS 4-5.

The Bengals bounced back from their loss to RS and defeated Salem Academy 7-0. Goals were scored by Andie MacDonald (4), Elizabeth Buxton (2) and Lilly Cohen (1).

The Bengals then played host to Providence Day and after an even first half, fell to the Chargers 0-2.
Score at the half: PD 0---GDS 0
Goals: PD Hahn 1 and Henry 1. GDS: 0.
Assists: PD Horgan 1. GDS: 0.
Shots: PD 10. GDS 5.
Goalkeepers: PD Conner 3 saves; GDS Pauline Weissman 8 saves.
Penalty corners: PD 6. GDS 3.
Records: PD 4-6; GDS 5-6.

Rain and more rain caused the postponement of the FCD match and the Bengals were then off to Charlotte to face the defending state champs. A slow start had the Bengals down 0-3 at the half and while they were able to shut down CCD's offense in the second half, they could not find the goal and the game stood at 0-3.
Score at the half: CCD 3---GDS 0
Goals: CCD Arlie Pearce 1, Brit Donaldson 1 and Julia Barry 1. GDS: 0.
Assists: CCD Sarah Eades 2. GDS: 0.
Shots: CCD 18. GDS 4.
Goalkeepers: CCD Allison Dillard 0 saves; GDS Pauline Weissman 15 saves.
Penalty corners: CCD 10. GDS 3.
Records: CCD 4-2; GDS 5-7.

FCDS arrived at GDS undefeated and unfortunately stayed that way, defeating the Bengals 1-4. This last game in September leaves the Bengals at 4-8 with 5 games remaining on their schedule.

Fall break will provide some well deserved rest for the young team and they will be ready to face Salem Academy (senior night) and St. Mary's on Oct. 7th and 8th.
GO BENGALS!