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Selinsgrove field hockey rallies to win opener
By: Selinsgrove Athletics | PIAA District IV | September 1, 2019
KINGSTON - Things looked bleak for most of the game for the Selinsgrove field hockey team.
The Seals didn't generate a shot or a corner in the first half on the road against Wyoming Valley West on Saturday afternoon.
The only thing keeping them in the game - sophomore goalie Mazzie Teats.
However, the Seals still trailed until late in the second half when they scored two goals in a 35 second span with less than five minutes left to claim a 2-1 win over Wyoming Valley West.
Ariane Rupnik gave Wyoming Valley West the 1-0 lead with 26:08 left in the game, but Maddie Bucher tied it for Selinsgrove off an assist from Jess Alba with 4:06 left in the game.
Alba then scored the game winner with 3:29 left in the game off an assist from Olivia Reichley.
Teats finished the game with 15 saves.
Selinsgrove 2, Wyoming Valley West 1
Second half
WVW-Ariane Rupnik (Rina Tsioles), 26:08; Sel-Maddie Bucher (Jess Alba), 4:06; Sel-Alba (Olivia Reichley), 3:29.
Shots: WVW, 17-11. Corners: WVW, 10-8. Saves: Selinsgrove (Mazzie Teats), 15; Wyoming Valley West (Sydney Rusnock), 8.
