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In the last regular season game of the season, the Hornets (14-2-3) clinched the Cape Ann League small title with a convincing win over Rockport (7-10-2). Junior wing Amelia Cohen scored two goals and dished out an assist. Other Manchester Essex goal scorers included Katie Gavin and Eliza Blatchford while Lee Stroman, Annie Osborne each notched assists as well.

Manchester Essex 1-Georgetown 1Jen Bishop (left wing Amelia Burke). 51 seconds into the game. 11 minutes. 1-1 at halftime. 16 corners-2 corners. outstanding goalie, Georgetown. two goals taken back.

It was one of those days where the Hornets (12-1-3) couldn't find the back of the net despite 16 corners. Senior inner Jen Bishop scored just 51 seconds into the game with an assist from junior left wing Amelia Burke. Senior center halfback Meredith Crofton was another standout for Manchester Essex, who also had two goals called back.

Amelia Burke had two goals and Amelia Cohen added another goal and an assist as the Hornets improved to 12-1-2 on the season. Katie Gavin and Jen Bishop also tallied assists, while Vicki Grimes picked up another shutout in net.

Amelia Burke had two goals and Amelia Cohen added another goal and an assist as the Hornets improved to 12-1-2 on the season. Katie Gavin and Jen Bishop also tallied assists, while Vicki Grimes picked up another shutout in net.

Manchester Essex 5,

Katie Gavin 3 goals. Jen Bishop (assist) her in (3 Amelia Burke) assists, Burke (Cohen assist)

11-1-1.

Heather Burgess 4 saves; shutout. Patty Wright defender.

Katie Gavin scored a hat trick while Jen Bishop (assist) and Amelia Burke (assist) tallied the other goals. Amelia Cohen added an assist and goalie Heather Burgess made four saves to record the shutout.

The Amesbury Indians (4-7-2) fell to the Manchester-Essex Hornets (10-1-1) yesterday, 4-0. The Indians were out-shot 27-4, but Kaitlyn Goodwin made 18 saves for the Indians.

"We were overwhelmed with their aggression and strong play," said Indian coach Gail Kelleher. "We did adjust, but they're just a better team at this point of the year. Michelle Foley played her best game of the year, and Maggie Santosuosso also played extremely well."

The Manchester Essex field hockey team will be in the state tournament yet again.

That much was clinched yesterday as the Hornets blanked Triton, 5-0, to improve to 9-1-1 on the season.

After holding a superior Manchester Essex team scoreless in the first half, the Hornests quality showed through in the second half with five goals.

Triton coach Donna Andersen said she was proud her team never caved in and played hard throughout the entire game.