Head Coach: Kathy Porter
Assistant Coach: Carole Smith
Manager:  Laura Schramm   

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Overall Record:  11 - 12   Conference Record: 2 - 4                         ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

October 23, 2007
NCISAA State Championship First Round
#8 V Field Hockey @ #1 Charlotte Country Day School

The Chargers were honored to participate in the NCIASS state field hockey quarterfinals yesterday but fell short to #1 seed Charlotte Country Day School by a score of 6-0. The opponents started quite strong, winning the battle of field position and scoring 5 times in the first half. Despite the loss our offense had their moments, sparked by Kelly Bolick, Kelsey Parker, Ava Britt, Madison Slate and Tyler Powell. CA played well in the second half, limiting Country Day to one goal aided by the defensive efforts of Yaz Mansour, Elizabeth Trent, Nihad Mansour, Grace Martini, Reagan Atkins, Brittany Miles and Katja Kleine. Goalkeepers Emily Bissett, Alyssa Schwartz and Mimi Fuchs collectively had 21 saves.  Several players came off the bench , including Courtney Berger, Renee Montpetit, Shelby Neaville, Dara Schwartz, Catherine Sheffield, Elisabeth Sheffield, and Carrie Weaver.   Unfortunately Sarah Woronoff  was not able to play  due to a fractured nose suffered in an earlier victory over Ravenscroft.

 Overall record 11-12
Conference record 2-4

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October 12, 2007
CA vs. Carrboro High School 2 - 0

The varsity field hockey team capped off a successful comeback year with a 2-0 away victory against Carrboro High School. The first half was scoreless thanks to solid play in the midfield by Yaz Mansour, Elizabeth Trent, Katja Kleine, Reagan Atkins, Grace Martini, Ava Britt, and Kelsey Parker all despite an uneven field resulting in numerous bouncing balls. Goalkeeper Emily Bissett is credited with four saves in the first half.  The Chargers steadied in the second half and dominated play early on, spending significant time in the opponent's circle. Tyler Powell, Savannah Crockett, and Kelly Bolick kept the pressure on the defense.  Madison Slate scored with 20 minutes to go in the half through congestion from close range, assisted by Kelsey Parker and Kelly Bolick. Carrboro then pressured for a significant stretch with multiple corners but could not score due to stout defense by Brittany Miles and terrific goalie play by Alyssa Schwartz. The insurance tally came on a beautiful breakaway sequence with 5 minutes to go in the game, when Kelly Bolick dodged and pushed the ball up the left side and Madison Slate scored on a laser from 15 feet. The win evened the record for the Cary Academy Chargers, who posted the best season in the history of the program. The team now awaits the results of a seeding meeting on Sunday, where the team has an unprecedented but unknown chance to be one of 8 teams selected to receive a bid to the NCISAA state field hockey tournament.     

Mrs. Porter and Coach Carole would like to express their thanks and congratulations to all those who have so graciously given their time and talents in support of this successful field hockey season. This includes all our supportive parents, the administration and sports staff, our manager Laura Schramm, and above all, our dedicated players. The improvement displayed by this group of talented young ladies captures the essence of competitive sport, and their performance is the reward that makes the teaching experience worth every minute, every drill, and every practice! Go Chargers!! 

Overall record 11-11
Conference Record  2-4

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October 17, 2007
CA @ Ravenscroft   3 - 2

The varsity field hockey team secured their second conference win of the season with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win against Ravenscroft School. Ava Britt scored in the first half at the 18 minute mark on a beautiful flick assisted by Kelly Bolick, and Katja Kleine. CA's second goal came on a corner with 5 seconds to play by Nicole Rothman assisted with a bullet shot from Brittany Miles and Kelsey Parker. The Chargers went into halftime leading 2-0, with the defense doing an admirable job, notably Grace Martini, Katja Kleine, Reagan Atkins and Elizabeth Trent marking their key players. The opposition tied the score with a strong second half resulting in a 2-2 score at the end of regulation. Overtime was a gripping contest, with CA threatening on numerous occasions.  The Chargers tallied the winning score with 4 minutes gone in the 10 minute overtime on a fabulous goal by Elizabeth Trent ("E.T.") assisted by Katja Kleine and Ava Britt. The win takes the varsity field hockey team into their final game of the regular season on Thursday at Carrboro High School, where this upstart squad looks to finish the year with a .500 record. 

Overall record 10-11
Conference Record  2-4

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October 15, 2007
Ca hosts Chapel Hill High School   0 - 2

Cary Academy field hockey opened their game with Chapel Hill with a Senior Day celebration. 
Seniors Kelly Bolick, Savannah Crockett, captain Yasmeen Mansour, Amy Nunez, Nicole Rothman, and captain Alyssa Schwartz were honored for their years of dedicated participation to the field hockey program.  The game itself saw CA put up a good fight but fall to the opponents 2-0.  Chapel Hill scored both their goals in the first half.  Goalies Alyssa Schwartz had 2 saves and Emily Bissett had 9 saves.  The team plays in the last conference game of the season at Ravenscroft on Wednesday at 5:30pm.

Conference: 1-4
Record: 9-11

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October 12, 2007
CA vs. Durham Academy    0 - 5

The Chargers suffered a 5-0 defeat at Durham Academy on Friday. CA opened strong and had their chances while scoreless in the first half with multiple corners but could not find the cage. The opponents pulled away using superior stickwork to take a 3-0 lead into the half, with two more tallied  after the break. Despite the score the defense turned in a solid effort led by Grace Martini, Elizabeth Trent, Ava Britt, Yaz Mansour, Reagan Atkins and Brittany Miles. Offensively there were notable performances displayed by Tyler Powell, Kelsey Parker, Madison Slate and Kelly Bolick. Goalie Emily Bissett is credited with 10 saves. The team plays Monday at home against tough opponent Chapel Hill.

Overall record 9-10
Conference record 1-4

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October 11, 2007
CA @ Riverside High School 1 - 0

Cary Academy field hockey evened their record with a 1-0 shutout win against an improved Riverside High School team. The Chargers scored the winning goal with 9:30 to go in the game on a penalty stroke by Brittany Miles that just trickled over the goal line. The game was a defensive struggle played largely at midfield with few scoring chances until CA gained the upper hand later in the game. Renee Montpetit, Elizabeth Trent, Katja Kleine, Ava Britt, Grace Martini, and Yaz Mansour turned in crisp defensive performances on a chilly evening. Kelly Bolick and Tyler Powell kept up the outside pressure in the offensive end. The varsity field hockey team is now 9-9 and travels to Durham Academy for a conference game on Friday at 4:15PM.

Overall record 9-9
Conference record 1-3

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October 5, 2007
CA vs. Carrboro High School  2 - 0

The Cary Academy Field Hockey team hosted Carrboro high school on Friday and came away with a solid 2-0 victory.  The Chargers dominated play in their offensive end and scored both goals within 15 seconds of each other in the first half.  The initial goal came after a time out at the 3:15 mark when Brittany Miles connected on a bullet off the corner pass from Kelsey Parker and Madison Slate.  Moments later Madison Slate received a flat pass from Nicole Rothman and Reagan Atkins to put it in the goal. Solid defense was played by Ava Britt, Grace Martini, Elizabeth Trent, Yaz Mansour, Nihad Mansour, and Katja Kleine as they held the opponents to 4 shots on goal and no penalty corners.  The team looks to even their record on Thursday against Riverside.

 Record:  8-9
Conference: 1-2

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October 4, 2007
CA @ Cape Fear Academy    6 - 1

Cary Academy's long road to field hockey excellence continued with a 6-1 away victory at Cape Fear Academy. After a 2 1/2 hour trip the team came out and scored on a break away by Tyler Powell assisted by Kelsey Parker and Nicole Rothman.  The Chargers struck twice more in the first half first on a goal by Madison Slate off a beautiful corner play assisted by Reagan Atkins and Ava Britt. Nicole Rothman scored next when she knocked one home assisted by Kelsey Parker and Tyler Powell.  Cape Fear got on the board with their lone goal with 3:24 to go in the first half. Every student athlete played in the second half as CA's attack jelled with three more goals after the break. The fourth goal was scored by Tyler Powell assisted by Ava Britt and Kelsey Parker who notched her third assist of the game. The next goal was scored by Amy Nunez ably assisted by Madison Slate. Four minutes later, Amy Nunez found the back of the cage again on a spectacular pass by Shelby Neaville.  Goalies Emily Bissett, Alyssa Schwartz and Mimi Fuchs contributed strongly to a true team win.  The Chargers face Carrboro high school on Friday at home at 5pm.

record: 7-9
conf: 1-2

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October 2, 2007
CA @ Saint Mary's School  0 - 3

The Cary Academy Field Hockey team traveled to St. Mary's and suffered a 3-0 loss to the top team in the conference.  Cary's tight defense anchored by Grace Martini, Yaz Mansour, Katja Kleine and Brittany Miles held the opponent scoreless until the 14 minute mark of the first half.  St. Mary's tallied their second goal with one minute left in the half. With 7 minutes to go in the second half, St. Mary's notched their third goal of the game.  Kelsey Parker, Carrie Weaver and Nicole Rothman played well on attack. Reagan Atkins shut down the leading scorer of the area.  The Chargers have two games remaining this week traveling to Cape Fear on Thursday and hosting Carrboro high school at 5pm on Friday.

Record: 6-9
Conference: 1-3

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September 28, 2007
CA vs. Ravenscroft  3 - 2

Cary Academy notched a thrilling win Friday with a 3-2 double overtime victory against conference rival Ravenscroft.  The Chargers opened the scoring with a tip in goal by Kelsey Parker assisted by Ava Britt and Kelly Bolick. Ravenscroft tied the game 15 minutes later.  The home team rebounded with 5 minutes to go in the first half on a penalty corner.  Ava Britt sent the ball to the top of the circle where Madison Slate stopped it perfectly while Kelsey Parker slammed it home.  Ravenscroft tied the game with 17 minutes to play forcing the game into sudden death overtime.  The first overtime was scoreless secured by Alyssa Schwartz's solid play in the net. CA survived the first overtime despite heavy pressure by the opponents.  The second overtime yielded a sea-saw battle but with 2 minutes to play the home team overcame their fatigue with the game winning score.  Cary Weaver brought the ball down the right side and sent a pass over to Ava Britt who sent the shot on goal.  The rebound found its way onto Nicole Rothman's stick who knocked it home for the win.  The  goal triggered a well deserved celebration by the Chargers who notched their first conference win. 

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September 25, 2007
CA @ Parrott Academy  2 - 0

After a two hour bus trip to Parrott Academy, the Field Hockey team answered with two first half goals.  Madison Slate fired a pass to Tyler Powell who exploded by everyone on a break-away to goal.  Tyler dodged the goalie and put the ball into the corner of the cage.  With two minutes left in the half, Ava Britt was relentless in the circle as she pummeled a shot into the net ably assisted by Katja Kleine. Seniors Kelly Bolick and Amy Nunez skillfully moved the ball down the field dodging their opponents.  Goalies Alyssa Schwartz and Emily Bissett secured the shut-out.

Record:  5-8
Conference: 0-2

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September 20, 2007
CA vs. Durham Academy  0-2

Cary Academy lost a rain soaked contest to the defending state champion, Durham Academy by a score of 2-0.  After two quick goals by the opponent in the first half, the Chargers held DA scoreless with a close marking defense. Defensemen Yasmeen Mansour, Nihad Mansour and Savannah Crockett were quick to the ball on corners.  Tyler Powell played her best offensive game of the year including a goal that was called back. The team exhibited the same effort at the end of the game as compared to the beginning.  The Chargers travel to Parrott Academy next Tuesday.

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September 17, 2007
CA @ Chapel Hill High School    0 - 5

The Charger's traveled to Chapel Hill high school and lost 5-0 in their first game of the season under the lights. Chapel Hill jumped out to a 2-0 lead by half time and never looked  back. Links Elizabeth Trent and Reagan Atkins played solid defense despite the final score.  Cary now looks forward to Thursday's home game against Durham Academy.

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September 12, 2007
CA hosts East Chapel Hill High School  0 - 4