Saint John Vianney Field Hockey
Breaks into 2021 with Upset Victory
BY LES PIERCE
8 EAST FRONT STREET
RED BANK, NJ 07701
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were facing off with Red Bank Catholic, a Shore Conference
top 10 team in the preseason rankings, and the
match was contested on RBC’s Count Basie Field.
The Lancers were unranked but boasted six returning
starters from a team that went 10-3 in 2020. The
strength of the squad was in the level of experience
by a lopsided 5-1 tally.
By halftime, SJV looked to have the victory in hand with
a 3-0 advantage on second quarter goals by juniors Katarina
Villa and Fiona Drew.
goals and an assist added to their resumes. Drew put up
one goal and one assist, and Maddie Zeto was credited
with a pair of assists.
Villa was the sparkplug of the game, making sever-
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da Westerweller. “Her work ethic and commitment are unmatched, and
she is just constantly after the ball. She has a tough tackle, and her
dribbling skills make her a force. The leadership she has shown this
season has been integral to our success as a team. We can't wait to see
what she can do moving forward.”
Westerweller added, “Cat is a tenacious forward who is dangerous
opposite post, and Maddie Zeto is an aggressive forward who will do
what it takes to keep the ball in the circle and put it on cage.”
The defense was led by four-year starter Juliana Fernandez. De-
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er Julia Anderson recorded two saves and will split duties with Taylor
Schlein during the season.
has been an impactful player who will continue to improve.
“I am also expecting big things from juniors Isabella Masso, Katelyn
Boyer, Adriana Piperno, Katerina Karandrikas, Lizaveta Slootskaya
and freshman Kelly Trainor as we move forward this season,” she stated.
“I'm incredibly proud of how the team showed up into this game.
They proved that this year, we really have the chance to do something
special. Our large junior class has always shown a commitment to this
team and will keep impacting the program positively as they rise to
Juliana Fernandez have done an incredible job making sure that each
player is on the same page and focusing each practice. Each and every
member of the team has been working so hard at both their academics
and athletics. We love to see it paying off for them.”
Katarina Villa scored two goals for the Lancers.
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