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!

Bengals drop to 4-4

The Bengals dropped another tough one Friday, 3-0, against a tough Charlotte Latin team. The Bengals came out strong and trailed CL by one goal at the half. Latin controlled the second half and tallied two more goals, one a bullet off a perfectly executed penalty corner. Next up for the GDS, Ravenscroft on Thursday, September 11th at 6:00 PM.
GO BEGALS!

Winner: Charlotte Latin-3, Loser Greensboro Day School-0.
Score at the half: CL 1;GDS 0
Goals: CL---Routher 1, Kennedy 1, Kirkland 1. GDS: 0.
Assists: CL: Routher 1. GDS: 0.
Shots: CL 10. GDS 3.
Goalkeepers: CL: Waller 2 saves; GDS Pauline Weissman 6 saves.
Penalty corners: CL 6. GDS 1.
Records: CL 6-0; GDS 4-4.

Four OT's!!!!!

The Bengals scored first (Lilly Cohen) to take a 1-0 lead over Durham Academy on a hot Wednesday evening. The two teams battled from end to end and DA finally tied it up, scoring off a corner midway through the second half. Neither team could find the goal again in regulation and the teams headed into OT--2-ten minute 7v7 sudden victory periods. Both teams held their ground and the Bengal defense came up big, defending 2 corners in OT. After 2 scoreless periods the teams went to penalty strokes to determine the winner. DA won the coin toss and decided to stroke first and their stroker nailed the goal. That goal was matched by Caroline Strong as were the next two goals by Andie MacDonald and Elizabeth Buxton. The final two strokers from each team were stopped by the goalies and the third OT had the teams tied again at 4-4. In the final OT, 5 strokers sudden victory, the goalies from both teams stepped up and blocked the first two strokers. GDS missed their third try and DA found the net defeating the Bengals 5-4.
It was a great game from end-to-end and the Bengals are ready to face Charlotte Latin at home this evening at 6:30.
GO BENGALS!

Winner Durahm Academy 5, Loser Greensboro Day School 4
Score at the half: DA 0;GDS 1
Score at the end of regulation DA 1; GDS 1.
Score after 1st OT: DA 1; GDS 1
Score after 2nd OT: DA 1; GDS 1
Score after 3rd OT: DA 4: GDS 4
Score after 4th OT: DA 5; GDS 4
Goals: DA---Nancy Gallow 2, Rebeca Hall 2, Celia Crenshaw 1; GDS: Lilly Cohen 1, Caroline Strong 1, Andie MacDonald 1, Elizabeth Buxton 1.
Assists: DA: Rebeca Hall 1; GDS: Elizabeth Buxton 1.
Shots: DA 9; GDS 6.
Goalkeepers: DA: Meg Murray 5 saves; GDS Pauline Weissman 7 saves.
Penalty corners: DA 6; GDS 5.
Records: DA 3-0; GDS 4-3.

A Great Weekend in DC!

It was a beautiful day for the game and after giving up an early first half goal, the Bengals came out strong in the second half. Although the team dominated the game statistically, they could not put the ball in the net and dropped the consolation final to the Institute of Notre Dame 1-0. The team had a great weekend and the games provided solid competition in prep for our tough schedule this week. We host DA on Wednesday at 5:30 and Charlotte Latin on Friday at 6:30.
GO BENGALS!

St. John's College High School Fragile X FH Tournament
Washington, DC
Consolation Finals
Winner: Institute of Notre Dame:, Loser: Greensboro Day School
Final score: IND 1, GDS 0
Score at the half: IND 1, GDS 0
Goals: IND Jane Hopp 1; GDS 0.
Assists:IND Cindy Cvach 1; GDS 0.
Shots: IND 2; GDS 20.
Penalty Corners: IND 2; GDS 17.
Goalkeepers: IND Kate Bruno (4 saves).; GDS Pauline Weissman ( 2 saves)
Records: GDS 4-2: IND 3-2

Tough Match

The girls dropped a hard fought match against a very talented St. Mary's School from MD. St. Mary's led 2-0 at the half and the Bengals charged out in the second half and pressured their defense, but could not finish. With 13 minutes left in the game, it was decided to suspend play due to darkness. Next up for the Bengals is the consolation finals tomorrow at 2:00.
GO BENGALS!

Winner: St. Mary's--Loser: Greensboro Day School

Final score: SM 2, GDS 0

Score at the half: SM 2, GDS 0

Goals: SM Grace Jones 2; GDS 0.

Assists: SM Ali Cross 1; GDS 0.

Shots:GDS 4, SM 10.

Penalty Corners: GDS 2; SM 1.

Goalkeepers: GDS Pauline Weissman ( 5 saves); SM Kristen Mellon (3 saves).

Records: GDS 4-1: SM 4-0.

Fueled by pasta

After a terrific pasta dinner last night the Bengals defeated home team St. John's College High School 2-0 today. The girls adjusted to the fast turf very nicely and it was a solid effort by all on a hot muggy DC day.
Thanks to our parent fans who made the trip and to Katie C. and Demetra S. for coming to support the team.
We are on the field tonight in the semi-finals at 7:00.
GO BENGALS!
Winner: Greensboro Day School, Loser: St. John's College High

Final score: GDS 2, SJHS 0

Score at the half: GDS 1, SJHS 0

Goals: GDS Elizabeth Buxton 2; SJHS 0.

Assists: GDS Andie MacDonald 1, Sydney Cone 1; SJHS 0.

Penalty Corners: GDS 5; SJHS 5.

Goalkeepers: GDS Pauline Weissman ( 2 saves); SJHS Ruth Dobay (6 saves).

Records: GDS 4-0: SJHS 2-1

DC trip

After a long van ride, the bengals rolled into DC about 12:30 AM on Thursday evening. Today (Friday) we were off to the Mall where we visited the Air and Space Museum and the National Gallery of Art. It is off to practice on the turf tonight, dinner at an Italian restaurant and back to the hotel to rest-up for tomorrow's games.