Swarming Gray Sweetie defense The Sweeties continued on their way in their season dedicated to Airman Rocco Lavia -Maglio and his fellow United States Air Force Cobras with a resounding 9-3 victory over Hicksville on John Walker Memorial Park's new turf field on Sunday, April 30th. The southpaw scoring duo of Haley O'Hanlon and Erin Pfail led the offense with 3 goals a piece. Kelly Tierney scored a goal and added an assist in the 1st Quarter. Jamie Sweet, scored a goal and assisted on three others. Daniella Joyce also contributed a 2nd Quarter goal. Others who assisted on goals were Brianna Maglio, Katherine Malhame, Melanie McHugh and Lauren Mixon. Meghan Logan was solid in her first start in goal and made a spectacular point blank save early in the 1st Quarter.

The ground ball brigade led by Daniella Joyce, Kelly Lawkins, Melanie McHugh, Jackie O'Hare and Erin Pfail helped to control the game with long up-field runs. Erin Connelly, Kara McNelis, Kayla Regan and Halle Waitkus anchored a smothering defense, which led to numerous turnovers. Caitlin Mahland, Lauren Mixon, Kayla Murphy and Katie O'Neill were extremely active in the middle of the field and helped dictate the pace of the game. Lindsey Galligan, Brianna Maglio, Kaitlyn Thompson and Taylor Will set the tone for hustle and determination and were major factors in helping to control the offensive zone.

Advancing the ball upfield at Hicksville's New Turf Field The Sweeties showed true sportsmanship by playing under a self-imposed 4 pass rule after they went up 6-0 early in the 2nd Quarter. For the remainder of the game, the young ladies perfected their passing and catching, as well as their double teaming techniques. This was a true team victory with all contributing through scoring, assisting, scooping and running. The coaches would like to send out a special thanks to the parents for their support, as well as to the girls, who work hard in practice and continue to improve each week.

Great classic scoop on the Hicksville turf Great form advancing into the Scoring Area on Hicksville turf