After a so-so start to its 2017 campaign, the Monmouth Regional field hockey team accomplished something it had never accomplished in the history of the program on September 21st.
Senior goalkeeper Danielle Britton recorded 12 saves for her second consecutive shutout to lift Monmouth Regional to a much-needed 1-0 victory over Red Bank Catholic in Tinton Falls.
“The girls played together with a lot of heart and grit,” said Monmouth Regional head coach Angela Teeple, who is in her 11th year at the helm. “Danielle (Britton) was lights out in net and made some unbelievable saves against Red Bank Catholic to stop their momentum.”
Junior Jessica Seldner scored off an assist from junior Alyca Brewton in the first half to provide the Falcons with its lone offensive output en route to the history-making triumph.
“For the past three years, we have beaten some teams we never had before. It is exciting to beat an RBC program because we lose kids to that school. Beating teams that have club players and feeder programs is always key for us. My girls pick up a stick their freshman or sophomore year and compete behind the eight ball year in and year out. But the focus is always about hard work, never giving up and focusing on the controllables,” said Teeple. “We compete and do what we can to be successful with our players and we have seen good things happen for us. We beat Middletown South for our first win this season on September 11th and that has never happened for us either.”
Britton has 62 saves (10.3 saves per games) and senior Samantha Michener and sophomore Courtney Curley each have two goals apiece to lead the team.
Senior Danielle Kroll has dished out a team-leading four assists.
“Britton is one of the best I have ever coached and Samantha, her twin sister and fellow senior, controls our midfield. Kroll keeps our attack going and to round our defense are four seniors: Brook Quinton, Helen Yetman, Michelle White and Michener,” said Teeple.
Two of Monmouth Regional’s next three games are at home, including a matchup on Monday, Sept. 25 versus Manasquan. After a visit to Long Branch on Wednesday, the Falcons return home to face Middletown South on Friday.
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