Garden City's Kaila McDonnell takes it on the chin, literally, as she gets hit by Sayville's Stephanie Rossi. Thankfully, Kaila was ok,and after temporarily coming out of the game, she was able to return. Photo by Newsphoto.com With a 2-0 win over Sayville in the Class B Long Island final on Sunday November 12th, Garden City's varsity field hockey team was on its way to Syracuse for its second straight appearance in the state tournament.

In what was a very physical game, it took the Trojans nine minutes to score against Sayville when Caitlin Mullins scored off an assist from Erin Brennan. Although that goal would ultimately be the game winner, Caroline McTiernan assured the win with a goal in the second half off of an assist from Kaitlyn Gallagher.

Five days later, the team was in Syracuse, facing Maine-Endwell in the Class B state field hockey semifinal at Alliance Bank Park.

Sophomores Caroline McTiernan and Amanda Keller each scored to lead the team to a 2-0 victory and the right to play in the championship game against Glens Falls.

The girls cheer on their teammates after a goal. Photo by Newsphoto.com Garden City went into the championship game with a 20-0 record. One more win and not only would the team complete an undefeated season, but they would win a state championship for the second year in a row.

Trailing 1-0 and 2:55 into the second half, Elise Terracciano scored for Garden City off of a shot from Caitlin Mullins. With the score tied, and 5:48 left in the game, Kaila McDonnell scored the winning goal to give Garden City the 2-1 victory and the Class B field hockey state title.

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Eleni Andromidas gets some leverage off of Sayville's Cassandra Cabral. Photo by Newsphoto.com Caitlin Mullins, who scored GC's first goal, in action for Garden City. Photo by Newsphoto.com Caroline Seery chases down the ball in front of Sayville's Cassandra Cabral. photo by Newsphoto.com Caroline Tenaglia during pre game introductions. Photo by Newsphoto.com Garden City's Erin Brennan fights for control with Sayville's Erin Gross. Photo by Newsphoto.com Megan Walters celebrates as the game comes to an end. Photo by Newsphoto.com Elise Terracciano gets tangled up in Sayville's Kellie Micillo and Erin Gross as she chases the ball. Photo by Newsphoto.com Goalkeeper Emma Quailer is greeted by the rest of her teammates before the start of the game. Photo by Newsphoto.com Caitlin Mullins celebrates the Trojan's victory . Photo by Newsphoto.com