Wednesday, September 29, 2010

September in Photos

Jackson Nets 2nd Player of the Week


Jackson named CSAC Field Hockey Player of the Week
Freshman nabs third weekly honor

ASTON, PA. -- Freshman Sarah Jackson (Sewell, N.J//Washington Twp.) was named The Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending September 26th. This is the second occasion the rookie has been honored by the league.

Jackson scored three goals in two CSAC wins last week. The freshman notched two goals, including the overtime game-winner at Marywood on Tuesday. She followed that up with a tally against conference opponent Cedar Crest on Saturday.

She currently leads the league in scoring (10 goals/2 assists) and has registered a point in all but one game this season.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

2nd Week of Conference Play



It's been an exciting for the Griffins this week. We began the week with an exciting 3-2OT win in Scranton against Marywood University and ended with a well played 3-0 win against Cedar Crest College at home this afternoon. We are now 5-3 OA and a perfect 3-0 in CSAC play. Even though it is very early in the season and we still have some tough conference games ahead of us we are all very happy and excited to be in 1st place.

GMC FH is represented on the NCAA statistical report for the week ending 9/19/2010 (NB. Stats are updated every Tuesday and can be found by going to NFHCA.ORG) Sarah Jackson and Ali Gurko are ranked in scoring and defensive saves respectively. Sarah is tied for 27th in points per game (2.67) and t-29th in goals per game (1.17). She has scored in 7 out of 8 games so far this season. Ali is t-14th in defensive saves (3). Both players are ranked above all conference opponents in their respective categories.

Everyone will enjoy a well deserved and earned day off tomorrow, then we will be back on the field to prepare for our next game where we hope to close out September with a win at Widener University on Tuesday night. Our next home game will be Saturday October 2nd against conference opponent Rosemont College, where I will be helped on the sideline by 2 guest coaches. Two of our campers from this summer will be getting an up close and personal view of GMC FH!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Hammitt Named CSAC Player of the Week


HAMMITT NAMED CSAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK 9/19/10

GMC’s Second Player named in Three Weeks

Gwynedd-Mercy College’s Christine Hammitt (Jr., Delran, NJ/Delran) was named The Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending September 19. Hammitt notched three goals and an assist in a 2-0 week. She had a score and a helper in a 5-2 win over Richard Stockton. The junior then followed that up with a pair of goals in a 5-0 CSAC victory over Immaculata.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Jackson Chosen For Weekly Honor Roll














Second time this season the freshman is honored

ASTON, PA. -- Freshman Sarah Jackson (Sewell, NJ/Washington Twp.) was named to The Colonial States Athletic Conference Field Hockey Honor Roll for the week ending September 12th.

Jackson had two goals and an assist in a tough 0-3 week that featured three one-goal defeats, and two games that were decided in overtime [DeSales University (2-3), Delaware Valley College (1-2 OT), and Alvernia University (2-3 2OT)].

The Griffins (1-3) host Richard Stockton College here on Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Sarah Jackson Named 1st CSAC Player of the Week for the 2010 Season

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September 7, 2010
Jackson named CSAC Field Hockey Player of the WeekFreshman makes mark in first collegiate game
ASTON, PA. -- Freshman Sarah Jackson (Sewell N.J./Washington Twp.) was named The Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Field Hockey Player of the Week for the week ending September 5, 2010.
Jackson made an immediate impact in her first collegiate game, scoring two goals, including the eventual game-winner with 28 seconds in regulation, helping Gwynedd-Mercy to a season-opening 4-3 win at Misericordia last Wednesday.
The Griffins will get back at today when they travel to DeSales in a non-league matchup at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Teamwork Gets It Done

It was a crazy game at Misericordia today. We started off a bit rocky in the first half, but our determination and a 4-corners in a row series towards the end of the 1st half resulted in a momentum change, and a 2-2 draw after 35 minutes. Sarah Jackson was able to collect the ball in front and slip it by the GK. And the combination of Erin Gorenflo, Casey Dellostretto and Kelsey Deveney exectued a perfect penalty corner. With Deveney slamming the ball home. The coaches made adjustments at the half and the players put those changes into action. It was an exciting finish, we called a timeout with about 1:30 to go, the ball was going to be put back into play from the left side on a long hit. One minute later the defense made a great stop and turned the play around in a counter attack. We had 2 first year players connected for the game winner with :28.5 seconds left on the clock. Charlsie Moore set up Sarah Jackson who was able to send the ball between the GK's legs for the game winner.
Junior Christine Hammitt added a huge 2nd half goal.
Defensively GK Kaylin Bassitt had great game, and sophomore Katie Blankenstein had 3 defensive saves on the afternoon.
As if our day was not exciting enough, we had a bit of bus issues and had to wait 2 1/2 hours for a mechanic to change a tire! Great bonding time for the team.
Check www.gmc.edu/athletics for a full write up and box score tomorrow morning.
Our next game is Tuesday Sept. 7th at DeSales.

It all begins today

Our 2010 season begins today! We are loading up the bus as I am writing this. On our way to play Misericordia University. Everyone is excited to play and to put into action what we have learned since practice began on August 19th. Game time is set for 4:00, check back tonight for the recap