JV Field Hockey ends 5-6-3

By ZENDA FARREL | Milton Independent Sports Writer

The JV field hockey team, coached by Tiffany Stuart wrapped up a successful season with a record of 5-6-3.

The roster included forwards Tara Vartuli, Emma Socha, Stephanie Ashline, Ally Gilbert, Jessica Jodoin, Dory McLaughlin, Bailey Crawford, Jeni Demar; midfielders Samantha “Sami” Kelly, Jordan Bean, Brynna Barber, Heather Bombard, Elizabeth “Biffy” Grout; defensive backs Erin Cater, Maggie Sullivan, Bridget Sullivan, Liza Duchesneau, Jessica Lamonda, Marissa Conte, Cecelia Simms and goal keepers Maria Dowd and Emily Mercure.

The girls posted wins against St. Johnsbury, Harwood, Stowe and Lyndon; lost to Essex, Stowe, Rice, North Country, Burlington and Spaulding and tied Harwood, Missisquoi and Montpelier.

Some JV players were pulled up to the varsity squad on occasion during the season, notably Biffy Grout, Emma Socha and Tara Vartuli. The Sullivan twins, Ally Gilbert and Maria Dowd joined the varsity ranks for tournament play.

According to Stuart, the highlights of the season include, “Beating Stowe!! They are a notoriously phenomenal team and they beat us 5-0 at home our first time around with them. We went to their field and beat them 1-0 with Ally Gilbert scoring the winning goal. We had amazing freshman talent this year and our speed on the forward line was incredible. Plus we had twin power, Maggie and Bridget Sullivan who were unstoppable as defensive backs.”

Go future Ladyjackets!!