It had been nine days since the Pennsbury field hockey team faced an opponent. The post Labor Day heat wave that scorched our county forced the Falcons indoors searching for creative ways to prepare for the next game. "Coming off of our loss to Neshaminy, we were working really hard to focus on specifics and fine-tune some pieces of our game, explains Head Coach, Traci Curtis. "We were getting into a groove and then the thermometer exploded and we had to adjust." Sometimes the best laid plans don't work out and this was a great lesson in being able to pivot and more importantly, take advantage of what's in front of you." Curtis continues, "Being forced to work indoors in a smaller space is so beneficial in addition to taking time to address the mental side of our game. Our coaching staff got really creative this week. The girls were so ready to play today and release the pent up energy. The Falcons did not waste any time scoring as Senior, Chelsea Todd, assisted Senior, Lily Abraham, at the 12 minute mark of the first quarter. Abraham connected beautifully to finish the play that Todd started and that goal would end up being the only goal of the first half. The Bensalem Owls played tough defense throughout the game, especially in the 2nd and 4th quarters where they held the Falcons scoreless. "We were not satisfied with our ability to finish in the circle and did not feel safe with only a 1-0 lead at halftime, Curtis explains. Bensalem is a gritty team and they never let down. They can be sneaky and strong at just the right times so we knew we had to step it up and expect more from each other. "Six minutes into the third quarter Freshman, Ryan Burdette, gave the Falcons a 2 goal cushion off of a pass from Junior, Riley Askey. "After an incredible passing sequence up the field, Askey made a selfless pass at the perfect moment to hit Burdette and Burdette moved the goalie and connected with strength. It was awesome to see practiced skills come to life in the game like that, Curtis says with excitement. Chelsea Todd gave Pennsbury a three goal lead on a nice shot with 1:30 left in the third. The goalie got a piece of it, but Todd hit it hard enough to make it count. That would prove to be the final goal of the game as Bensalem's defense held Pennsbury to the end. "We had some real shining moments and other moments that proved we still have more work to do," said Curtis. We are happy with the win, but hungry for more. Pennsbury will take that hunger with them as they travel to Council Rock South on Tuesday.