Caro MVP as Bridgewater Wins County Title

The top-seeded field hockey team beat No. 3 Bernards 5-0 Saturday at Mount St. Mary's in Watchung to capture the Somerset County Tournament title. Cat Caro and Rachel Yaney each scored twice to help the Panthers capture their fourth straight county title.

1st

2nd

Final

Bernards (11-4)

0

0

0

Bridgewater (16-3)

4

1

5

IN SHORT

The Panther offense and defense dominated this game as the field seemed tilted toward the Mountaineers' goal. Whenever the Mountaineers tried to mount an attack, there was always a Panther in the passing lane turning the play back around.

Yaney opened the scoring for the Panthers less than two minutes into the game. As it turned out, it was the only goal the Panthers needed as goalkeeper Christen Piersanti shut out the Mountaineers.

Caro led the way for the Panthers with two goals and an assist and was named tournament MVP.

“As a team we played great today," Caro said. “Today was a whole team effort passing to each other. It just wasn’t one person doing it all, everyone was involved.”

PANTHER OF THE GAME

Catherine Caro—The junior was named tournament MVP and had two goals and an assist in the championship game. “She has been the consummate player at midfield. Her play has inspired everyone on the team to reach higher levels” —head coach Kathy DeBonis

OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES

Rachel Yaney—Had two goals, including the game-winner.

Kayla Sullivan—Had a goal.

Caroline Murphy—Had two assists.

Taylor Mygatt—Had an assist.

Christen Piersanti—Made four saves for the shutout.

COACH’S TAKE

“We did a nice job today controlling the play and connecting on out passes. We wanted to keep the game out wide and use our speed.” Head coach Kathy DeBonis

UP NEXT—Hunterdon Central, Tuesday at Hunterdon Central High School, 7 p.m.