The Staples field hockey team today defeated New Canaan 2-0 in a homecoming game.
After controlling the game in the first half, Staples junior Arianna Gerber scored by deflecting the ball from a drive off of junior Blake Orban, leaving the score at halftime 1-0.
In the second half, many scoring opportunities occurred, and finally junior Lauren Mlynski deflected the ball for a score from an assist by senior Katie Baxter. The game displayed a great deal of skill and soundness from the Staples team.
The next home game is Monday against Danbury at 3:45 pm.
