Overview
- Pioneer broke a 1-1 halftime tie with the only goal of the third quarter to beat Starpoint 2-1 on Sept. 28.
- Olivia Borer and Lexii Wrazen each scored a goal, and Ella Rogers assisted on both Pioneer goals.
- Charlotte Dabney made six saves on seven shots faced in 60 minutes in goal.
- Pioneer earned their first victory of the season, improving to 1-7 overall and 1-2 in ECIC II. Starpoint fell to 2-7 overall and 2-2 in the division.
Pioneer earned their first win of the season Sept. 28, defeating Starpoint 2-1 at Starpoint Central High School's Turf Stadium in an ECIC II field hockey matchup.
The teams each scored in the first quarter and played a scoreless second, leaving the game tied 1-1 at halftime. Pioneer scored the only goal of the third quarter to take the lead, and neither team scored in the fourth.
Olivia Borer and Lexii Wrazen each scored for Pioneer. Ella Rogers recorded two assists, contributing to both goals.
Charlotte Dabney played all 60 minutes in goal for Pioneer, making six saves on seven shots faced and allowing one goal.
The victory brought Pioneer to 1-7 overall and 1-2 in the division. Starpoint finished the contest at 2-7 overall and 2-2 in ECIC II. In the standings through Sept. 28, Starpoint was fourth and Pioneer was seventh.
ECIC II standings through Sept. 28
| Rank | Team | Overall | Division | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iroquois | 6-1-2 | 3-0 | 25 | 7 |
| 2 | Eden | 1-4 | 1-0 | 4 | 17 |
| 3 | Williamsville East | 2-3 | 2-1 | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Starpoint | 2-7 | 2-2 | 7 | 22 |
| 5 | Holland/East Aurora | 2-4 | 1-1 | 13 | 26 |
| 6 | Amherst | 2-4 | 2-3 | 6 | 13 |
| 7 | Pioneer | 1-7 | 1-2 | 9 | 18 |
| 8 | Williamsville South | 1-5 | 0-3 | 4 | 18 |