The Cicero-North Syracuse girls field hockey team opened its 2022 season with a 5-0 victory over Canastota in a non-league game on Wednesday.
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"Our defense was a nice pleasant surprise today," Cicero-North Syracuse coach Patrick Kennedy said. "They played very patient and disciplined."
Defense was a concern for Kennedy heading into the season as Kennedy lost one of his key defenders, Hannah Boyle, who is participating in cross country this fall. Goalies Avery Richardson and Rocky Boismenu combined for three saves in the shutout.
"Our team worked well together and our players are very unselfish, and are team oriented," Kennedy said.
Nicole Conklin and Shannon Brown notched two goals apiece, while Camryn Jacobs also scored a goal of her own.
"Overall, I was very pleased with our win over Canastota today," Kennedy said. "Even with the hits they took through graduation, Canastota is returning some very talented players."
Alyssa Bonneau recorded six saves for the Raiders.
"All in all it was a great way to start off our season," Kennedy said.
The Northstars will face stiff challenges in its next three games, at Rome Free Academy on Friday, followed by home games against Fayetteville-Manlius on Wednesday and Holland Patent on Sept. 10.
