Madison blanks Pompton Lakes for second straight field hockey title
Fueled by two first-half goals, Madison field hockey added to its storied history with a win over Pompton Lakes.
Madison field hockey team once again secured the sectional title, defeating Pompton Lakes 4-0 in the North, Group 1 final on November 11 at Lakeside Middle School. Sophomore Summer Graziano scored two of the Dodgers' goals, capitalizing on early momentum to set the stage for a dominant defensive performance. Despite Pompton Lakes' strong season record of 19-3-2, Madison managed to shut out the Cardinals, marking their third shutout of the season.
Coach Sarah Morano highlighted the importance of early goals and maintaining momentum, while Graziano expressed excitement about the team's future prospects. The victory sends Madison to the Group 1 state championship game against South Jersey champion West Deptford on November 14.
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