By Julia Lopo ’23

Another fall at Hebron Academy means another season of field hockey! The girl’s varsity field hockey season is off to a great start with a combination of home games and road trips to New Hampshire. Our practices are fun and structured to help us hone our skills. We work on drills that consist of anything from game scenarios to our team favorite, rapid-fire, which are fast shots on goal. Many of our players are trying the sport for the first time, or they have just begun their first season since the beginning of Covid-19. Putting that into perspective, Hebron has a promising field hockey team.

Our statistics have not been the greatest, but all the girls on the team consistently bring their enthusiasm and team spirit. We have been short on subs this year, so we try to keep our heads up throughout long, tiring games. Even with the shortage of players, we have built a bond like no other. We have also had a record-breaking number of injuries, ranging from ACL tears to concussions, but that is not holding us back.

Field hockey is a sport that requires good team chemistry and school spirit. If you agree with these values you should come support us on the turf at our next home game! We are also looking for new players, so even if field hockey is not your sport you should consider trying it out. We look forward to a great rest of the season!