Revenge was in the air. After coming up just short to B-CC last year (1-0) for the title of regional champs, WJ had something to prove. With an undefeated record and the third ranking (courtesy of the Gazette), the girls field hockey team eyed the top spot in 4A West which was being held by B-CC.
“It was the perfect time for us to make a statement, to beat the B-CC Barons,” said junior forward Rachel Skay.
Defense was the key of the first half. With both teams trying to draw first blood, WJ quickly gained the advantage with early shots. Unfortunately for WJ, their shots could not find the back of the net. Things were similar for the Barons, causing the teams to be a dead lock 0-0 at the end of the first half.
The second half was different. Four minutes into half, sophomore midfielder Hannah Flesch scored to take a 1-0 lead.
“Our mentality to control the ball and win,” said Skay.
However, things didn’t work out quite the way the Wildcats planned. Just a mere minute after WJ struck success, B-CC fired right back by scoring a goal, knotting the match up 1-1.
Two halves weren’t enough and the game went into overtime.
Just four minutes into OT, B-CC buried the Wildcats, scoring the winning goal making the goal 2-1.
“I was just happy to prove to everyone that we are for real, even if came up short,” said Skay.
