McAfee's late goal lifts undefeated Winnacunnet past Londonderry in D1 quarterfinal
"It's just been such a fun season and we're not ready for it to end yet," Winnacunnet field hockey head coach Heidi Hand after 2-1 quarterfinal win over Londonderry.
In a thrilling Division I field hockey quarterfinal on Saturday, undefeated Winnacunnet emerged victorious over No. 8 Londonderry, 2-1. The deciding moment came courtesy of senior forward Fiona McAfee, who scored the game-winning goal with just 3:35 left on the clock. McAfee expressed her satisfaction with the team's performance, emphasizing the importance of hard work in the playoffs.
The Warriors advanced to face No. 4 Bedford in the Division I semifinals on Wednesday. This win marked a significant milestone for Winnacunnet, which has now reached the semifinals for the second consecutive year.
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