2008 NHS Field Hockey Archives

11/6/08: Field hockey eliminated in shootout

After 60 minutes of regulation play, two overtimes and a shootout, the varsity field hockey team came up just short of a trip to the playoff semifinals Sunday, falling to Old Rochester to end the most successful season in program history. . . . More

10/30/08: Whalers primed for playoff field hockey

The varsity field hockey team closed out the winningest season in team history with three more wins this week, earning the number-three seed in the Division II South Sectional tournament and its first home playoff game in recent memory ...More

10/23/08: Whalers soar over Falcons

The varsity field hockey team added another accomplishment Monday to its already successful season: winningest field hockey program in school history. . . More

10/23/08: Junior varsity field hockey shuts out Mashpee 2-0

The junior varsity field hockey team split two games this week, falling at Norwood 3-1 Saturday before defeating Mashpee at home 2-0 ...More

10/16/08: Whalers pick up playoff berth with win

The field hockey team is headed to the playoffs. With the 9-0 victory over Sturgis Wednesday, the Whalers clinched an automatic berth in the Division II South Sectional tournament. ...More

10/09/08: Field Hockey surges with three wins

Revenge was sweet Tuesday, as the varsity field hockey team beat Martha’s Vineyard at home 3-1. Since losing at the Vineyard 2-1 Sept. 17 in a well-played game that fans and players felt didn’t reflect the final score, the team had been looking forward to redemption. It came with 12:10 left in the first half with a goal by co-captain Grace Anne Tornovish off an assist from Andrea Marelli. ...More

10/02/08: Whalers roll to victory over Norwood

Norwood was identified prior to the season as one of the biggest challenges on the Nantucket field hockey fall schedule. The Division I opponent paid a visit to the island Monday afternoon and could not match the speed and offensive pressure of the skilled Division II Whalers’ squad, ultimately falling 3-0. It is the first time Nantucket has ever beaten the Norwood team. ...More

09/25/08: Field hockey sails past Cohasset, 4-1, for fourth victory

After opening the fall schedule with three straight shutout victories, the field hockey team suffered its first loss of the season Wednesday at Martha’s Vineyard, 2-1. The Whalers’ squad rebounded immediately to get back in the win column with a victory over Cohasset Saturday, 4-1 also ...More

09/11/08: Fast start for field hockey

Good luck trying to score a goal on the Nantucket field hockey team this season. In the first three games on their schedule, the Whalers have dominated on defense and in the midfield to earn three straight shutouts. The forwards haven’t been playing poorly either, scoring 14 goals in the three wins. ...More

09/04/08:Experienced field hockey team looks for return to playoffs

They are taking an offensive approach to the game this season on the Nantucket High School field hockey team. With depth in numbers and returning starting experience, the Whalers are looking to make it back to the postseason after a one-year hiatus. ...More