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The Manchester-Essex field hockey team got a big shot in the arm with the return of play maker Lee Stroman. The senior midfielder had missed the first half of the season with a torn acl that she suffered last winter. Stroman made an instant impact scoring a goal in the Hornets 7-0 win over Pentucket yesterday.

The Sachems (3-5-1) fell to the Manchester-Essex Hornets (8-1-1) yesterday, 7-0. The Hornets had the advantage in penalty corners, 17-6. "We came out and played very well early on, and we were only down by two at half," said Sachem coach Ruth Beaton. "But we were just out-played by a very talented, quick, and aggressive team. We made some fundamental mistakes, but I think we can learn a lot about ourselves playing against a team that is so crisp in their play and execution."

Amelia Burke tallied the Hornets' lone goal from Katie Gavin. Molly Friedman played well defensively for Manchester Essex (7-1-1).

Amelia Cohen had a goal and an assist, while Katie Gavin added a goal and Molly Friedman had an assist in the Hornets’ win. Vicky Grimes and Heather Burgess combined for the shutout in net for Manchester Essex (3-0), which is yet to give up a goal this season.