WALPOLE — It felt like every part was going in opposition to them.
An undefeated squad and intense climate nonetheless proved no match for Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) on Friday. Sophomore standout Sadie Lopez completed with 5 targets, because the Cougars (13-3) handed Walpole its first loss with an epic 13-8 victory on the highway.
“We rely on each other so much,” Lopez mentioned. “I think that really showed in this game. We were really trusting each other, especially in the clear, just on offense and defense. I think it really came together well today.”
It was a conflict between two of the state’s top-tier faculties, and this panned out as such within the early going, as they traded targets through the opening three minutes. Then, the Cougars returned to their dominant kind, scoring 4 straight as Notre Dame constructed a 5-1 benefit.
Because the second quarter progressed, Notre Dame started to warmth up as Lopez registered two extra targets within the closing minutes to supply the Cougars a convincing 8-2 lead on the break.
Many have been anticipating Walpole (13-1) to make a run, and the Timberwolves staged their pursuit because the second half commenced. Because the skies opened up and the downpours started, Sophia Fruci opened the third quarter with a objective, earlier than UMass commit Caitlyn Naughton buried two straight tallies. Then Jenna Wong potted a objective and Walpole was again in it, trailing 8-6 with 6:24 to go within the body.
When it felt like issues have been coming aside for Notre Dame, Lopez sniped a free place shot to revive order, giving the Cougars a 9-6 edge with 1:29 to play within the third.
“We just got a timeout,” Lopez mentioned. “We knew we could stop them, and we went on a run there, which was great. We were just able to pull ourselves together, and play the game we know how to play.”
With seconds to play within the third, Emma Whoriskey tallied a objective for Notre Dame Academy to make it 10-6, and the Cougars have been off and working.
Taylor Watts added a pair of targets within the victory to help Notre Dame.
After a troublesome stretch, is it potential that we’re seeing the Cougars beginning to regain their spot because the state’s top-ranked crew?
“I think there’s pressure in every game,” Lopez mentioned. “We want to win every game, and I think we are thinking about ourselves. But, yeah, (Walpole was) a great team that we want to see again.”
