SECTION IV FIELD HOCKEY: SVEC DROPS HEARTBREAKER TO MARATHON (2019-09-10)
Tioga County Sports ReportMARATHON — Marathon turned back a scrappy SVEC team Tuesday, posting a 1-0 victory in an evenly played contest here.
Ellie Holland scored the lone goal on an assist from Kate Anderson.
"It was a close game and we had some good chances to tie then game up," said SVEC head coach Abby Gentile. "Unfortunately, we just couldn't put the ball in the goal."
The Olympians held a 7-6 edge in shots and a 9-4 advantage in penalty corners.
Bella Young made six saves in goal for the Eagles. Kora Smith had three for Marathon.
SVEC visits Newark Valley Thursday.