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Beech’s Late Goal is the Difference in Pierson Field Hockey’s 2-0 Victory Over East Islip

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Pierson's Sophia Beech shoots and scores the game-winning goal with 4:39 remaining in the game. DREW BUDD

Pierson's Sophia Beech shoots and scores the game-winning goal with 4:39 remaining in the game. DREW BUDD

Whaler's Bella Eldridge, left, and Meredith Spolarich converge on an East Islip player in their defensive zone. DREW BUDD

Whaler's Bella Eldridge, left, and Meredith Spolarich converge on an East Islip player in their defensive zone. DREW BUDD

A pair of captains, including Pierson's Meredith Spolarich, go after a loose ball. DREW BUDD

A pair of captains, including Pierson's Meredith Spolarich, go after a loose ball. DREW BUDD

Whaler Meredith Spolarich blocks a pass. DREW BUDD

Whaler Meredith Spolarich blocks a pass. DREW BUDD

Then steals the ball and goes to goal. DREW BUDD

Then steals the ball and goes to goal. DREW BUDD

Pierson's Bella Eldridge races a bouncing ball down the sideline. DREW BUDD

Pierson's Bella Eldridge races a bouncing ball down the sideline. DREW BUDD

Pierson's Bella Eldridge

Pierson's Bella Eldridge

Pierson's Bella Eldridge and an East Islip player go after the ball. DREW BUDD

Pierson's Bella Eldridge and an East Islip player go after the ball. DREW BUDD

Pierson's Meredith Spolarich winds up to take a shot. DREW BUDD

Pierson's Meredith Spolarich winds up to take a shot. DREW BUDD

The Whalers celebrate Sophia Beech’s goal that gave them a late 1-0 lead, leading to their 2-0 victory over Islip on September 8. DREW BUDD

The Whalers celebrate Sophia Beech’s goal that gave them a late 1-0 lead, leading to their 2-0 victory over Islip on September 8. DREW BUDD

The Whalers celebrate Sophia Beech’s goal that gave them a late 1-0 lead, leading to their 2-0 victory over Islip on September 8. DREW BUDD

The Whalers celebrate Sophia Beech’s goal that gave them a late 1-0 lead, leading to their 2-0 victory over Islip on September 8. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Sep 12, 2022
A pair of late goals in the game’s final five minutes were the difference in the Pierson field hockey team’s 2-0 home victory over East Islip on Thursday, September 8.... more

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