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Falcons, Vikes split in league field hockey competition

By Eli Segall

Sticks were flying last week for Blossom Valley Athletic League girls field hockey teams, as each school hits the home stretch before the Nov. 9 Central Coast Section playoffs.

The Mt. Hamilton Division saw some tough matches on Oct. 23. Saratoga defeated St. Francis 2-1 at home, thanks to goals by Kelly Seago and Clare Marsh. Laura Barrett and Maddie Block assisted on Seago's goal, and Block also set up Marsh for her goal.

Leland turned in a home field shutout over St. Ignatius, winning 3-0, and Los Gatos squeaked out a 1-0 victory over Monta Vista.

Archbishop Mitty's Jamie Garland scored in overtime in a 3-2 victory over visiting Saratoga on Oct. 25. Seago and Nicole Sabes scored for the Falcons, who now stand at 7-7-1 overall and 2-7-1 in division play. Garland had two goals on the day, and teammate Katie Fleury had two assists. Emily Dougherty also scored for the powerhouse Monarchs.

The Santa Teresa Division also saw tight scoring games. On Oct. 24, Lynbrook battled Cupertino to a 2-2 tie. Susie DiMaggio and Emily Masad scored for the visiting Vikings.

Los Altos turned in a home field shutout over Lynbrook on Oct. 26. The Vikings are now at 5-5-2 in division play.