The last time the Falcons touched their grass field was Friday, September 30th. Hurricane Ian's impact a week ago, forced a home game cancellation and the need to practice indoors during the week leading up to today's game. We had to get very creative in our preparation as our field was under water and we needed to give it time to heal, Head Coach, Traci Curtis explains. The focus this week was on specific situations and skills and just becoming the best version of ourselves as possible. Our girls came out ready to release their pent up energy from the long pause and we are so proud of their entire performance. Today we did not play intimidated and we remained true to our game. We have grown into a smarter, faster, and stronger team. It was a very even first quarter with neither team scoring. Talk about progress, the first time we played Neshaminy back on August 30th we were losing 3-0 after the first quarter. It was great to see our girls taking charge, winning small moments, and believing in themselves. Neshaminy connected twice in the second quarter and Pennsbury went down 2-0, but the orange and black knew there was plenty of game left and were so excited to get back out there and go even harder. It was another stellar showing for our defensive unit - Reagan Ward, Gabby Darling, Kaylin Flannery, and Riley Henderson. The give and take, communication, and ebb and flow of that unit is fun to watch. Gabby Darling stopped almost everything that came her way and is the most wonderful protector of her goalie. Speaking of the goalie, Jordan Vradenburgh once again proved that she is among the best in the league. Neshaminy had 18 shots on goal and 12 penalty corners, and only 3 of them got by Vradenburgh. She is the backbone of our defense and sets the tone for everything that happens in the red zone. The third quarter was another scoreless battle and the Falcons found themselves with fifteen minutes to work toward chipping away at the 2-0 deficit. We struggled finishing on offensive opportunities and although we earned a penalty corner at one point, we were not able to convert. Neshaminy tallied a third goal early in the fourth quarter and the 3-0 score would hold to the ending buzzer. Olivia Graebner and Meg McClure were another huge reason for our successful showing today, in addition to Chelsea Todd's efforts. Angelina Kenney and Molly Murray contribute so much for us as well and help our midfield be a great connecting layer. It was another loss for us, but we won in so many other ways today, said Curtis. The Pennsbury Wink 4 Pink organization was on the sidelines raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Being able to support that cause for our school is so special. It's things like that that help us to hold onto a perspective that keeps us grounded, humble, and an incredible program in more ways than just the sport. In the coming week we will also support Mini THON, Appendix Cancer, and collect food for the food pantry. Yes, today we lost another game, but as we near the end of our 2022 season, we could not be more thrilled with the hearts of every single player on our team and how they have lived out our #workinprogress theme. Today we were better than we were month and a half ago. We can. We will. End of story. The Falcons will host Truman on Monday to kick off a four game week.