Following its first loss of the season over the weekend against Mamaroneck, Rye field hockey returned to the win column with a 6-0 win over Fox Lane on Tuesday.
It was the third shutout of the season for the Garnets (4-1), who have allowed just five total goals in five games.
Senior forward Issy Mann scored half of Rye’s goals against Fox Lane, and senior forward Beau Whaling logged three assists. The other three goals were scored by sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Coyne, senior midfielder Kendall Bahl, and junior forward Olivia Prata, who also notched an assist.
Rye’s dominance in its first five games has allowed for a lot of flexibility in the lineup, such as junior goaltender Tessa Zicari making her season debut in net. In her closing minutes of play time — coming in to relieve starting senior goaltender Chloe Holden — Zicari was tested and made one save.
“That was great for her to get involved and have some action down there because our defense did such a great job, and (Holden) didn’t need to do anything quite yet,” said coach Valerie Perkins. “So, it was nice for the girls on the sideline and everyone to get excited for (Zicari).”
Perkins also highlighted some areas of focus for the Garnets, who have a quick turnaround with a game 5 p.m. Wednesday at Ketcham.
“We’ve been working more on our one-v-one defense and just trying to break down the play in front of us,” Perkins said. “And our communication and trying to get stronger in that way.”
RYE 6, FOX LANE 0
Rye Goals: Issy Mann (3), Kaityln Coyne, Kendall Bahl, Olivia Prata
Rye Assists: Beau Whaling (3), Olivia Prata
Rye Shots on Goal: 24
Rye Saves: Tessa Zicari
Rye Record: 4-1
Next Game: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Ketcham
