Last week’s previewed game result:
10/9 - #11 (WMW) Bishop Watterson (OH) vs. OC (WMW) Columbus Academy (OH) (OT Tie, 2-2)
Bishop Watterson, ranked #11 in the West-Midwest Top 20, took on Columbus Academy, who is a Considered team in the WMW Rankings, in a heated matchup on October 9.
Watterson coach Janet Baird called it a “a fierce but respected rivalry” and stated that “many championship games have been decided by these 2 schools, either by one goal or in sudden victory OT”. Baird shared the stat that Columbus Academy had an edge over BW on offense, earning 13 corners as opposed to their 6, and doubling their shots on cage as well. It was 0-0 at half, further intensifying the second half where all 4 goals were scored!
Columbus Academy goals were scored by Bradyn Cassandra and Katie Vandyne, while BOTH Bishop Watterson goals came in the 4th quarter from Laine Cantwell – the tying goal with only 36 seconds on the clock!
Baird gave her defense and keeper (Bunce, 10 saves) major props for keeping BW in the game this time around, and also gave credit to Columbus Academy keeper, Lesh, who she called a “standout” in the game with 7 saves.
CA Coach Jacque DeMarco gave credit to each program, stating that “both teams never stopped fighting” and agreed with Baird that both keepers deserved a lot of credit in the game. She gave a shoutout to Cassandra as well, saying she handled the ball and the pressure from BW very well. Congratulations to both programs and their continued success this season!
More Notable Scores From Last Week:
10/8- #8 (NJ) Moorestown (NJ) vs OC (NJ) Eastern (NJ) *Moorestown, 2-1
10/8 – OC (PA) Methacton ) (PA) vs OC (PA) Upper Perkiomen (PA) *Methacton, 2-1
10/9 – Fallston (MD) vs. C. Milton Wright (MD) *Fallston, 3-0
10/9 - #11 (WMW) Bishop Watterson (OH) vs. OC (WMW) Columbus Academy (OH) *Tie, 2-2
10/10 - #10 (NewEng) Algonquin (MA) vs #19 (NewEng) Lincoln- Sudbury (MA) *Lincoln-Sudbury, 5-2
Preview of Next Week’s Featured Game
10/16 - #24 Phillips Academy Andover (MA) vs #7 (NewEng) Middlesex School (MA)
This week brings two undefeated Massachusetts teams together; Phillips Academy Andover, ranked #24 in the nation and #1 in New England, and Middlesex School, ranked #7 in New England.
Middlesex won the B Championship last year, with Phillips taking runner-up in the A division. Both teams boast MAXFH New England Region preseason players to watch:
Molly Boyle, a senior forward for Phillips Academy, had an impressive 38 goals and 16 assists last year, and was named to the MAX FH New England Region 1st Team. Maren Boyle, a Junior Forward committed to Boston College, is a MAX FH Top 100 player and was named to the MAXFH 2nd Team All-Region last year. They also gained a transfer from Watertown High School, Regan Driscoll – a U16 National Team player.
Sophie Watson, a Senior back/mid from Middlesex, was also a MAX FH Watch List player, and made MAX FH 2nd Team All-Region last year.
In the last 10 matchups of these 2 teams, Phillips Academy boasts the winning record of 2-6-2. Both teams approach this game on a winning streak in the 2024 season and a record of 9-0. Check back next week to see who keeps their perfect record intact!
More Notable Upcoming Games:
10/17 - #9 (MID) Cape Henlopen (DE) vs #11 (MID) Delmar (DE)
10/18 - #19 (WMW) The Bishop’s School (CA) vs #9 (WMW) Cathedral Catholic High School (CA)
10/18 - #6 (MID) Archbishop Spalding (MD) vs OC (MID) Bishop O’Connell (VA)
10/21 – OC (NE) Greenwich HS (CT) vs #2 (NE) Staples (CT)
10/21 - #4 West Essex Regional (NJ) vs #15 (NJ) Montclair (NJ)
