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Christopher’s goal lifts Amherst past Sweet Home, 1–0

Kaitlyn Pokorski assisted on the second-quarter goal as Amherst earned a road shutout.

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Christopher’s goal lifts Amherst past Sweet Home, 1–0
Recap Field Hockey

WNY Athletics Staff ·

Overview

  • Amherst defeated Sweet Home 1–0 in field hockey on Oct. 7.
  • Delphine Christopher scored in the second quarter, with Kaitlyn Pokorski credited with the assist.
  • Amherst improved to 4–6 overall; Sweet Home moved to 3–6.

Delphine Christopher scored the only goal as Amherst defeated Sweet Home 1–0 in field hockey on Oct. 7 at Sweet Home High School's turf field.

After a scoreless opening quarter, Christopher gave Amherst the lead in the second. Kaitlyn Pokorski was credited with the assist. Neither team scored in the second half, and Amherst completed the shutout.

Christopher finished the contest with two goals on the season. Pokorski's totals through the match included two goals and one assist.

Amherst improved from 3–6 to 4–6 overall and stood fourth in ECIC II with a 3–3 division record. Sweet Home moved from 3–5 to 3–6 overall and stood sixth in ECIC I at 0–1 following the cross-division contest.

Standings through Oct. 7

ECIC II

Rank Team Overall Division PF PA
1 Iroquois 8-2-2 3-0 29 11
2 Holland/East Aurora 3-6 2-1 16 31
3 Starpoint 3-7 3-2 9 22
4 Amherst 4-6 3-3 12 25
5 Pioneer 3-7 2-2 15 18
6 Eden 1-6 1-1 4 27
7 Williamsville East 2-6 2-3 7 21
8 Williamsville South 1-7-1 0-4 6 23

ECIC I

Rank Team Overall Division PF PA
1 Lancaster 10-1-1 5-0 49 10
2 Clarence 7-2 3-1 30 6
3 Orchard Park 8-1-1 2-1 36 10
4 Williamsville North 5-3 1-2 26 11
5 West Seneca 5-5-1 1-4 17 20
6 Sweet Home 3-6 0-1 7 22
7 Hamburg 6-5 0-3 18 14

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