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Pierson Field Hockey Starts The Season Off Strong; Mixed Bag For Southampton, Hampton Bays, East Hampton

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Hampton Bays junior Tara Brochu chases down a loose ball down the sideline.

Hampton Bays junior Tara Brochu chases down a loose ball down the sideline.

Hampton Bays junior Tara Brochu chases down a loose ball down the sideline.

Hampton Bays junior Tara Brochu chases down a loose ball down the sideline. RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Micky Wilson and Hampton Bays sophomore Brianna Diessler both go after the ball.

Pierson's Micky Wilson and Hampton Bays sophomore Brianna Diessler both go after the ball. RON ESPOSITO

Hampton Bays junior captain Mia Mielenhausen takes a shot.

Hampton Bays junior captain Mia Mielenhausen takes a shot. RON ESPOSITO

A number of Lady Baymen try to poke the ball in passed Pierson goalie Maeve O'Donoghue but come up empty.

A number of Lady Baymen try to poke the ball in passed Pierson goalie Maeve O'Donoghue but come up empty. RON ESPOSITO

Lady Whaler Emma Racelles shoots the ball.

Lady Whaler Emma Racelles shoots the ball. RON ESPOSITO

Emma Racelles dribbles the ball at midfield for Pierson.

Emma Racelles dribbles the ball at midfield for Pierson. RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Meredith Spolarich attempts a shot on goal with Hampton Bays junior captain Mia Mielenhausen trying to block it.

Pierson's Meredith Spolarich attempts a shot on goal with Hampton Bays junior captain Mia Mielenhausen trying to block it. RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Meredith Spolarich attempts a shot on goal with Hampton Bays junior captain Mia Mielenhausen trying to block it.

Pierson's Meredith Spolarich attempts a shot on goal with Hampton Bays junior captain Mia Mielenhausen trying to block it. RON ESPOSITO

authorCailin Riley on Sep 15, 2019
The Pierson field hockey team is off to a good start in Division II action, going 2-0 with shutout wins in its first two games. The Lady Whalers beat Southold/Greenport,... more

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