FREDERICK, Md. - The York College field hockey team closed out the regular season against Hood College on Saturday. The Spartans shut out the Blazers, winning 3-0. York is now the No. 1 seed heading into the postseason.
Records:
#17 York: 14-4 (5-1 MACC)
Hood: 7-10 (2-5 MACC)
How it Happened
York scored in the opening minute for an early 1-0 lead.
Kate Egan took a shot that was saved by the Blazers keeper.
Arin Lee follows up the save, backhanding the ball into the back of the cage.
The Spartans scored again in the 8th minute. York drew a penalty corner.
Aliza Staub smacked a shot that was blocked.
Claire Burrows then sent the ball in, which bounced up off the goalkeeper padding.
Kelbie Linebaugh was there and swatted the ball down from the air past the keeper to give York a 2-0 lead.
The Spartans padded their lead some more in the 17th minute. Burrows was heading into the corner and sent the ball into the center of the circle. Lee was there to connect, putting York ahead, 3-0.
York's defense held the Blazers to just four shots.
Maddy Merlack was in the cage for the Green and White, making one save.
Up Next
The Spartans are the No. 1 seed for the MAC Commonwealth tournament. York will host the winner of No. 4 Widener vs. No. 5 Alvernia on Wednesday evening.
