Hornets Battle to 1-1 Tie With Blue Devils

Despite being down five players and having a short bench, the Hornets varsity field hockey team managed a 1-1 against host Grosse Pointe South.

The Blue Devils were 20 strong while the Hornet played with four girls ready to relieve the starters. Saline, a Division II team, faced the added challenge of playing a Division I team.

Coach Don Hes said despite being shorthanded, Saline set a fast pace for the game. Within two minutes, the Hornets were in their opponents circle and earned a penalty corner. Saline stayed in the game with quick counterattacks and finding weak spots in the Grosse Pointe defense. At the 21-minute mark, Alyssa Scheske scored, putting home a pass from across the goal. The Blue Devils answered two minutes later to tie the game at one.

The Hornets dominated the second half but couldn’t capitalize on great scoring chances., and the game finished tied at one.

“The (Hornets) played their best game of the season and were able to improve their passing game,” said Hes. “The defense got into their element and they stopped most of the (Grosse Pointe South) attacks,” said Hes.

The Saline junior varsity team finished in a scoreless tie.

The junior varsity Hornets continue to improve their passing game and were able to become more aggressive in intercepting the opponents’ passes.