Local Roundup: Woodstock girls soccer wins over White River Valley

White River Valley's Izzy Barnaby and Woodstock's Maeve Roylance chase down the ball during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in South Royalton, Vt. Woodstock won, 2-1.
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White River Valley's Izzy Barnaby and Woodstock's Maeve Roylance chase down the ball during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in South Royalton, Vt. Woodstock won, 2-1. (Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. valley news — Jennifer Hauck

Woodstock goalkeeper Jane Stout steps steps up to the ball during their game with White River Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in South Royalton, Vt. Woodstock won, 2-1. (Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.

Woodstock goalkeeper Jane Stout steps steps up to the ball during their game with White River Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in South Royalton, Vt. Woodstock won, 2-1. (Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Jennifer Hauck

Published: 09-12-2024 3:01 PM

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Girls Soccer

Woodstock 2, White River Valley 1

Key players: White River Valley — Mackenzie Vesper and Cassie Armstrong led the Wildcats’ offense with 10 shots between them. Imari Taylor starred in goal with 14 saves. Julia Bowen was strong off the bench helping the defense.

Highlights: White River Valley found the net first on a quick restart when Vesper made a fast touch on the ball so Armstrong could strike it into the corner. Both teams could have won the crossbar challenge, each hitting the woodwork four or five times throughout the game.

Coach’s quote: “We had a lot of players step up and play a full game today. Started and finished strong. We had many opportunities in the last 15 to tie it up, and it just didn’t fall our way today. Great team effort!” — White River Valley’s Kim Prestridge

Records: Woodstock 1-2; White River Valley 1-3

Oxbow 2, Mill River 0

Highlights: River Gardner scored both goals for Oxbow. Willow Cook and Kenady Pinson each had assists. The Olympians had a total of 18 shots on net while and held Mill River to only three. Caleigh Bean was in net for Oxbow and had three saves. Oxbow travels to Missisquoi Valley on Saturday.

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Records: Oxbow 2-1-1; Mill River 0-4

Sunapee 3, Mascoma 0

Key players: Mascoma — Molly Grey, Karley Hollis, Halla Sethi

Highlights: Strong midfield play and final-third attacking from Hollis and Sethi, while Grey continues to play at a high level in goal.

Coach’s quote: “Not the outcome we wanted. We played a really strong first half with a number of chances we were unable to capitalize on. Solid defensive game despite the final score. ” — Mascoma’s Mark Rockwood

Records: Sunapee 3-1; Mascoma 1-1-2

Field Hockey

John Stark 6, Lebanon 2

Key players: Lebanon — Norah Burns Harper Rancourt (1 goal each); Hannah Barton and Abigail Gallagher (1 assist each)

Highlights: Goalie Meg Cheevers had 17 saves.

Coach’s quote: “We did a good job today taking advantage of our offensive opportunities. That was a focus for us coming off of Monday’s game.” — Lebanon’s Amanda Valliere

Records: John Stark 4-0; Lebanon 1-2-2