Wilkes Field Hockey Upsets Catholic 2-1 in Dominating Fashion

EDWARDSVILLE, PA - The Wilkes field hockey team pulled away with an impressive 2-1 victory over Catholic University on Saturday afternoon. 

The Colonels struck first in the 11th minute of the second quarter with a goal by Olivia Gayoski (Forty Fort, PA/Wyoming Valley West) that was assisted by Morgan Hermanofski (Shickshinny, PA/Northwest Area). Gayoski's goal came off a corner, following shots by Morgan Millard (Bloomsburg, PA/Bloomsburg Area) and Hermanofski. The Cardinals responded in the first minute of the third quarter with a goal by Niki Micciche that was assisted by Caroline Caputo with a cross from the right side. The Colonels were not done yet, with Bridget Rosenfeld (Massapequa, NY/Massapequa) scoring the go ahead goal for Wilkes in the 12th minute of the third quarter to put the Colonels back in the lead. Rosenfeld's goal came off a rebound from the goalkeeper from a shot by Gayoski. A strong team effort by the Colonels in the fourth quarter held the Cardinals at one for the remainder of the game. 

Gayoski led the Colonels in shots with four total, three on goal, followed by Millard and Hermanofski with three and two. In goal, Olivia Wickel (Whitehall, PA/Whitehall) had seven saves on 18 shots faced. Gayoski and Emma Dengler (Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin East) each recorded a defensive save. 

The Colonels will face Drew on Tuesday, October 29 for their final game of the season. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m.