Albemarle’s field hockey team wrapped up its regular season with a 5-0 win over Charlottesville Tuesday night, capping an 11-1 run through the Jefferson District.
The Patriots will now face Orange County in the Region 5D tournament quarterfinals Thursday at 6 p.m.
Albemarle appears to be getting back to full strength after a run of injuries left the Patriots short-handed for a stretch a couple of weeks ago, with Anna Murray scoring twice, Morgan Rose adding two more goals and Nyla Lewis rounding out the scoring with a single goal. Rose and Julia Douvas each had assists.
Casey Casarex registered 10 saves for the Black Knights.
Orange field hockey knocks off Western
Orange County’s field hockey team came up with a big win to end the regular season Tuesday night, beating Western Albemarle 2-1.
Faith Morris scored both Orange County goals with Courtney Yancey assisting on one. Riley Clatterbuck had seven saves for the Hornets.
The Hornets travel to take on Albemarle in the first round of the Region 5D tournament Thursday at 6 p.m.
Other Scores
Monticello’s field hockey team shutout Louisa County Monday night 6-0, with Lindsey Gunsallus and Arianna Nixon combining for the shutout in the cage. The Mustangs will travel to take on Culpeper in the Region 3B tournament Thursday at 6 p.m.
