Cole’s Goal In Semi Finals Shootout Propels Lady Raiders To Finals

October 27, 2022

NEWFANE -- Thursday night the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Eden, 1-0 in the Semi Finals. After a scoreless 4 quarters and 2 overtime periods, the game went into an exciting shootout. Eden started off with a goal by their first shooter. Miya Goodale scored the next goal tying the score at 1-1. Lilly Monthony saved the next three shots and Lexi Weeks added a second goal. Eden’s last shooter was able to tie up the score at 2-2. The outcome of the game was then left up to Barker’s last shooter, Ashlin Cole, who was able to end the game with an exciting goal.

The team will now advance to the Finals on Wednesday, November 2nd at West Seneca West vs. Akron at 7:00 PM.

Dodge Squared Scores In Section VI Class C Quarterfinals

October 24, 2022

NEWFANE -- Monday night, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Newfane, 10-0 in the Section VI Class C Quarterfinals. Mia Herman led the team on offense with 1 goal and 4 assists. Miya Goodale added 2 goals and 1 assist. Mackenzie Dodge, Lexi Weeks, Madelina Pavlock, Ella Taylor, Alexa Zglinicki, Keira Dalton, and Hailey Dodge each contributed a goal.

Aaliyah Wheat, Ashlin Cole, Anna Bowerman, and Elizabeth Samson played great games on defense. Lilly Monthony picked up the win in goal.

The team will next face Eden on Thursday in the Semi Finals. Game time is 4:00 PM at Newfane.

Seniors Shine In Victory Over Roy-Hart

October 13, 2022

BARKER -- Thursday night, the Varsity Field Hockey team honored 8 seniors and played a great game against Roy-Hart, winning 7-0. Miya Goodale played a great all-around game with 2 goals and 2 assists. Alexa Zglinicki scored the first three goals of the game, all in the first quarter. Mia Herman and Keira Dalton each scored a goal. Herman, Mackenzie Dodge, Madelina Pavlock, and Goodale all had assists. Aaliyah Wheat, Ashlin Cole, and Anna Bowerman had strong games on defense.

Lilly Monthony picked up the win in goal with 2 saves.

The team is now 10-1 in the league and will take on Akron on Monday at home for the final game of the season.

Penalty Stroke Goal Scored by Herman

October 6, 2022

KENMORE -- Thursday night the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Medina at home, 3-0. The team fought hard and kept up the intensity all game. Mia Herman played an all around great game, scoring the first two goals of the game, the second one off a penalty stroke. Alexa Zglinicki scored the third goal in the 4^th quarter on a pass from Petra Bish with 8 seconds left in the game.

Lilly Monthony picked up the win in goal with 2 saves.

The team is now 9-0 in the league and will next face Akron on Tuesday.

 

Taylor Adds 2 Goals At Wilson

October 4, 2022

WILSON -- Tuesday night the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Wilson, 11-0. Mia Herman led the scoring with 4 goals. Miya Goodale, Lina Pavlock, and Ella Taylor each added 2 goals while Rachel Sutter chipped in with 1. Assists came from Herman, Macie May, Addison Szafranski, and Pavlock.

Ashlin Cole played a great game on defense.

The team is now 8-0 in the league and will host Medina on Thursday night at 4:30.

Wheat Shines Brightly Under Homecoming Lights

September 30, 2022

BARKER -- On Friday night, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Newfane, 9-0, in their Homecoming game under the lights. Miya Goodale led the team offensively, scoring a hat trick. Mia Herman, Alexa Zglinicki, Alexis Weeks, Rachel Sutter, Petra Bish, and Kaylee Stoll each added a goal to the win. Herman, Madelina Pavlock, Mackenzie Dodge, and Weeks each had an assist. 

Aaliyah Wheat played an all around great game on defense keeping the ball out of our end.

The team is now 7-0 in the league and will head to Wilson on Tuesday for the next game.

Weeks Adds Goal At Kenmore

September 27, 2022

KENMORE -- Tuesday night, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Kenmore, 6-0. Mia Herman played an all around great game and led the scoring with a hat trick. Lexi Weeks, Lina Pavlock, and Alexa Zglinicki each added a goal in the 4th quarter.

Weeks and Anna Bowerman both had an assist.  Rachel Sutter played an all around great game on attack. 

Lilly Monthony picked up the shutout in goal with 2 saves.

The team is now 6-0 in the league and will next play at the Homecoming Game on Friday night, under the lights at 6:30 against Newfane.

Goodale Scores OT Winner

September 22, 2022

MIDDLEPORT -- On Thursday night, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Roy-Hart 1-0 in an exciting game that went into overtime. After a scoreless 4 quarters, the team was able to work together and put in the winning goal. With 5:06 left in overtime, Mia Herman passed the ball up to Miya Goodale who went 1 on 1 with the goalie and was able to send it past her.

Anna Bowerman and Lilly Monthony shared the win in goal.

The team is now 5-0 in the league and will next head to Kenmore on Tuesday night.

 

Szafranski Picks Up Assist & Monthony Makes 3 Saves In Victory At Medina

September 14, 2022

The Varsity Field Hockey team picked up an exciting win Wednesday night at Medina, defeating the Mustangs 3-1. After a scoreless 1^st quarter, the Raiders started the scoring in the 2^nd quarter with a goal by Alexa Zglinicki with an assist from Addison Szafranski. The Mustangs tied up the game at the start of the 3^rd, but the team came together and responded with another goal from Zglinicki after a breakaway and pass from Lexi Weeks. Cole Carnes put in the last goal on a pass across the cage from Mia Herman.

Lilly Monthony picked up the win in goal with 3 saves.

The team is now 4-0 in the league and will next travel to Roy-Hart on Thursday, September 22^nd.

 

Pavlock Paces Barker Attack

September 9, 2022

BARKER -- On Friday night, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Wilson at home, 9-0. Madelina Pavlock led the team offensively in a breakout 4^th quarter performance, scoring 3 goals and picking up 1 assist. Alexa Zglinicki had a goal in the first and last quarter of the game. Mia Herman, Ella Taylor, Cole Carnes, and Petra Bish each added a goal to the win.

Pavlock, Carnes, Aaliyah Wheat, and Macie May each had an assist. Lilly Monthony had the win in goal.

The Lady Raiders will next head to Medina on Wednesday night for a 7:00 PM contest.

 

Herman & Zglinicki Both Tally Hat Trick At Newfane

September 6, 2022

BARKER -- The Varsity field hockey team picked up their second win of the season Tuesday night at Newfane, defeating the Panthers 11-1. Mia Herman and Alexa Zglinicki led the scoring with 3 goals each. Ashlin Cole, Keira Dalton, Rachel Sutter, Anna Bowerman, and Petra Bish each added a goal to the win. 

Bowerman and Sutter had assists. Herman, Aaliyah Wheat, Macie May, and Madelina Pavlock played great all-around games.

Lilly Monthony picked up the win in goal with 2 saves.

The team will next take on Clarence on Thursday, September 8^th at Clarence.

 

Sutter's Goal Propels Lady Raiders To Sectional Finals

October 28, 2021

WILLIAMSVILLE -- The Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Medina 1-0 Thursday night in the Section VI Class C Semi Finals. Rachel Sutter scored the only goal of the game in the second quarter.

There were great performances all around by the entire team. The Lady Raiders will next compete for the Sectional Title against Akron on Tuesday at 6:00 PM at Williamsville North.

 

Weeks Nets 2 Goals In Victory Over Newfane

October 18, 2021

BARKER -- Monday night the Varsity Field Hockey team ended their regular season with a 6-0 win over Newfane. Alexis Weeks scored two goals and Mia Herman, Miya Goodale, Rachel Sutter and Alexa Zglinicki each netted one. Herman had two assists and Kaedynce Schumacher had one.

Aaliyah Wheat, Ashlin Cole, and Anna Bowerman played great games on defense. Lilly Monthony picked up another win in goal.

The team finished 9-3 this season and will play Nichols on Thursday.

 

Dalton Scores First Varsity Goal At Kenmore 

October 13, 2021

KENMORE -- Wednesday night, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Kenmore 5-0. Goals were scored by Mia Herman, Alexa Zglinicki, Kaedynce Schumacher, Miya Goodale, and Keira Dalton who scored her first goal of the season. Ashlin Cole had two assists.

Lilly Monthony had 1 save and the shutout in goal. Lexi Weeks, Aaliyah Wheat, Anna Bowerman, Addison Szafranski, and Cole Carnes all played a great game.

The team is now 8-2 in the league. The Lady Raiders next game is on Saturday at home against Medina at 10:00 AM. 

 

Bish & Szafranski Tally 2 Goals In Win Over Wilson

September 29, 2021

BARKER -- Wednesday night the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Wilson 11-0. There were great performances all around by the entire team on offense and defense. 

Scoring 2 goals each were Kaedynce Schumacher, Petra Bish, and Addison Szafranski. Alexa Zglinicki, Alexis Weeks, Mia Herman, Miya Goodale, and Cole Carnes added 1 goal each. There were assists by Anna Bowerman, Rachel Sutter, Bish, Schumacher, and Weeks.

 

Lilly Monthony picked up another win in goal. The team will play under the lights on Friday, October 1st against Roy-Hart for the homecoming game.

 

Schumacher Scores Two & Adds Two Assists for Lady Raiders

September 22, 2021

NEWFANE -- Wednesday night the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Newfane 8-0. Mia Herman, Alexa Zglinicki and Kaedynce Schumacher all had two goals. Miya Goodale and Petra Bish added 1 goal each to the win. Herman and Schumacher both had two assists and Bish had 1.

Lilly Monthony had the win in goal.

The Lady Raiders next game will be next Wednesday, September 29th at home against Wilson.

 

Herman and Weeks Both Notch Goal & Assist Against Kenmore/City Honors

September 16, 2021

BARKER -- On Thursday night, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Kenmore 7-0 during their first home game. Alexa Zglinicki and Rachel Sutter each had two goals, and Mia Herman, Alexis Weeks, and Miya Goodale each added a goal to the win. Herman, Weeks, Sutter, and Kaedynce Schumacher each had an assist.

Lilly Monthony had the win in goal.

The team will take on Newfane next Wednesday. 

 

Sutter Nets Game Winner Late In 4th Quarter 

September 11, 2021

MIDDLEPORT -- Saturday afternoon, the Varsity Field Hockey team traveled to Roy-Hart, where both teams were coming in without a loss. After a great game played by both teams, the score was still 0-0 going into the 4th quarter. The Lady Raiders came together and fought hard to score the lone goal with only 1:03 left in the game. Rachel Sutter scored an exciting and deserving goal off a pass from Alexa Zglinicki.

Mia Herman, Kaedynce Schumacher, Miya Goodale, Alexis Weeks, and Addison Szafranski played strong games in the mid-field. Aaliyah Wheat, Ashlin Cole, and Anna Bowerman were a force on defense keeping the Rams out of the Barker end most of the game. Lilly Monthony picked up the win in goal.

The next game will be on Monday night at Akron.

 

Zglinicki's Hat Trick Helps Propel Lady Raiders To Victory At Wilson 

September 8, 2021

WILSON -- Wednesday night the Varsity Field Hockey team traveled to Wilson and picked up their second win of the season by defeating the Lakewomen. Alexa Zglinicki scored the first goal of the game and led the team scoring a hat trick. Mia Herman, Alexis Weeks, and Rachel Sutter each added two goals to the win. Miya Goodale and Macie May each added one.

Goodale and Weeks each had two assists and Petra Bish, Aaliyah Wheat, and Zglinicki each had an assist of their own.

Mackenzie Dodge, Kaedynce Schumacher, Herman, and Bish played great games all around. Keira Dalton picked up her first varsity shutout in goal. 

The Lady Raiders next game is on Saturday at 2:00pm at Roy-Hart.

 

Akron Defeats Barker In Finals

November 9, 2020

ALDEN -- The 2020 season came to an end at the hands of the Akron Tigers when Barker lost a hard fought 3-0 contest in the Section VI Class C Finals. All three goals were scored in the first half. Barker had some chances in the first quarter and again in the second half, but was unable to finish on opportunities created inside the Akron 25 and circle.

The Lady Raiders finished the season at 12-2.

 

Bruning Gets Scoring Started Early In Semi Finals

November 7, 2020

WILSON -- The Varsity Field Hockey team earned a return trip to the Section VI Class C Championship game after a 6-2 win over Roy-Hart at Wilson on Saturday. Natalie Bruning scored twice while Kaedynce Schumacher, Addison Szafranski, Rachel Sutter and Madison Gancasz added one goal each. Bruning's first goal came just 1:20 into the game and was scored on a penalty corner. The goals by Szafranski and Gancasz also were off penalty corners. Lena Fazzolari and Ashlin Cole had 2 assists, Macie May and Gancasz both added 1.

Fazzolari played a solid all-around game for the Lady Raiders. Courtney Hillman made 3 saves for Barker to pick up the win between the pipes.

The team is now 12-1 overall and will play Akron at Alden on Monday at 7:30 PM.

 

4 Players With Multiple Goals At Newfane 

November 5, 2020

NEWFANE -- The Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Newfane 11-0 on Thursday. Goals were scored by Natalie Bruning with 2, Laci Giarla with 2, Macie May had 2, Mia Herman, Ella Gooding with 2, Ashlin Cole & Alexa Zglinicki. Kaedynce Schumacher and Madison Gancasz both added 2 assists. Lena Fazzolari, and Herman added 1.

Courtney Hillman and Lilly Monthony shared the shutout win in goal.

The team finished the regular season as Niagara-Orleans League co-champions with Akron at 11-1. They will play in the Section VI Class C Semi Finals on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Wilson against either Eden or Roy-Hart.

 

Late Goal By Gancasz Moves Lady Raiders To 10-1

November 3, 2020

KENMORE -- Madison Gancasz scored the lone goal at Kenmore on Tuesday to propel the Varsity Field Hockey team to a 1-0 victory and a first place tie with Akron. The goal came with 3:05 remaining in the 4th quarter. Aaliyah Wheat assisted on the goal and Courtney Hillman stopped one shot to pick up the shutout win.

The Lady Raiders exhibited an impressive passing game throughout the game and moved the ball up the field well. Ashlin Cole, Ella Gooding, Kaedynce Schumacher, and Lena Fazzolari all played well defensively. Laci Giara and Alexa Zglinicki both played well on attack.

The team will close out the regular season on Thursday when it travels to Newfane for a 4:00 start.

 

Hillman Turns Aside 8 Shots In Win Over Akron 

October 31, 2020

AKRON -- On Saturday, the Varsity Field Hockey team notched a 1-0 victory over league leading Akron as Courtney Hillman made 8 saves to earn the shutout. Ella Gooding made 3 defensive saves, while Ashlin Cole and Natalie Bruning both made 1 defensive save.

Madison Gancasz scored on the lone Barker shot of the game which occurred on a penalty corner. The play was setup by Ella Gooding and Lena Fazzolari and Addison Szafranski assisted on the goal.

The defense of Hillman, Gooding, Cole, Fazzolari, Kaedynce Schumacher, Gancasz, and Szafranski was exemplary. Mia Herman also had some very important defensive contributions. The Barker defense was very aggressive and did an excellent job of marking the opposition in the defensive circle which limited second chance opportunities. The team performed well clearing the ball out of the circle to fend off Akron possession after possession.

Both teams now have 1 loss and will close out the regular season on Thursday. Akron holds a slim half-game lead at 10-1 while Barker is now 9-1. The Lady Raiders travel to Kenmore on Tuesday for a 6:00 game.

 

Four Goals Scored In Shootout Win Against Roy-Hart 

October 29, 2020

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team won a thrilling game over Roy-Hart on Thursday in a shootout. Tied at 1-1 the teams played a scoreless 10-minute overtime in cold, wet, sloppy conditions. Courtney Hillman came up with 3 saves in regulation and 2 big saves in the shootout to lead the team to victory.

Ashlin Cole’s goal early in the 4^th quarter knotted the score at 1. Mia Herman, Natalie Bruning, Madison Gancasz, and Lena Fazzolari all scored in the shootout for Barker.

The win sets up a key contest on Saturday at Akron. Barker’s lone loss came in a shootout vs. Akron earlier in the season. The league championship will most likely be decided Saturday at 10:00 AM as the Lady Raiders try to even their season series with the Lady Tigers.

 

Giarla's Goal Is Winner At Wilson 

October 27, 2020

WILSON -- On Tuesday, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Wilson 2-0. Laci Giarla & Natalie Bruning scored the goals, while Courtney Hillman picked up the win in goal and shared the shutout with Lilly Monthony. Monthony turned aside 3 Wilson shots on goal.

The team is now 7-1 and will host Roy-Hart on Thursday.

 

Monthony Turns Away Two In Victory At Medina

October 24, 2020

MEDINA -- The Varsity Field Hockey team improved to 6-1 after a 3-1 win at Medina on Saturday. Lilly Monthony turned away two of the three shots she faced to pick up the win in goal.

Ella Gooding, Rachel Sutter, and Mia Herman netted the goals for Barker. Addison Szafranski setup Gooding's goal, which came on a penalty corner.

With the win, the team clinched a spot in the Section VI Class C playoffs, which are scheduled to begin on Saturday, November 7th.

The team will play at Wilson on Tuesday at 4:30.

 

Dodge Scores First Varsity Goal Against Newfane

October 20, 2020

BARKER -- Rachel Sutter, Lena Fazzolari, Mackenzie Dodge, Ella Gooding, Madison Gancasz, and Mia Herman all tallied one goal in a 6-0 win over Newfane on Tuesday. The goals by Gancasz and Herman came off penalty corners. Laci Giarla, Herman, Fazzolari, Ashlin Cole had one assist each.

Lilly Monthony turned aside two shots on goal to earn the shutout victory between the pipes.

Prior to the game, Natalie Bruning, Lena Fazzolari, Madison Gancasz, Ella Gooding, and Courtney Hillman were recognized on senior day for their career accomplishments as members of the Barker Field Hockey program.

The team is now 5-1 and will travel to Medina on Saturday, October 24th for a 10:00 AM start.

 

7 Different Goal Scorers In Win Over Kenmore

October 17, 2020

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team improved to 4-1 with a 7-0 victory over Kenmore on Saturday. Lena Fazzolari, Madison Gancasz, Aaliyah Wheat, Rachel Sutter, Kaedynce Schumacher, Mia Herman, and Alexa Zglinicki all tallied one goal for the Lady Raiders. Fazzolari's and Schumacher's goal came during a penalty corner. Gancasz, Schumacher and Wheat had one assist each.

Lilly Monthony was the winning goalie for Barker.

The next game will be vs. Newfane on Tuesday at 4:45 at Barker. It will also be senior day.

 

Sutter and Herman Work Well Together On Right Side

October 15, 2020

BARKER -- The Lady Raiders Varsity Field Hockey team dropped a hard fought 1-0 decision to league leading Akron on Thursday. The game ended with a 3-1 shootout advantage for Akron after neither team could break through after 60 minutes of regulation time and a 10 minute 7 v. 7 overtime period.

Mia Herman and Rachel Sutter both had a strong game for Barker on attack. Courtney Hillman came up with 3 saves during regulation and overtime. Kaedynce Schumacher, Madison Gancasz and Lena Fazzolari all played well at midfield. Ella Gooding, Ashlin Cole and Aaliyah Wheat were impressive on defense and in the transition to attack.

It was an exciting and well-played game by both teams. Barker will host Kenmore/City Honors at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

 

Cole Scores Winner At Roy-Hart

October 13, 2020

MIDDLEPORT -- The Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Roy-Hart 2-1 on Tuesday to remain tied with Akron for first place in the Niagara-Orleans League. Laci Giarla and Ashlin Cole netted the goals. Both goals came off penalty corners. Madison Gancasz, Lena Fazzolari and Mia Herman all tallied assists.

Kaedynce Schumacher, Aaliyah Wheat, Ella Gooding and Natalie Bruning all played significant roles in the victory.

The team will host Akron on Thursday at 4:30 PM. Both teams enter the contest unbeaten at 3-0.

 

Fazzolari & Bruning Each Score Twice

October 8, 2020

BARKER -- Thursday night the Varsity Field Hockey team picked up a win against Wilson. The team displayed several nice passing plays and good spacing for most of the game. Scoring for Barker was Madison Gancasz, Lena Fazzolari and Natalie Bruning with 2 goals each while Addison Szafranski, Ella Gooding and Mia Herman all chipped in with 1 goal.

Courtney Hillman and Lilly Monthony shared the shutout.

The team is now 2-0 and will travel to Roy-Hart on Tuesday for a 4:30 game.

 

Gancasz Tallies Two In Opener

October 6, 2020

BARKER -- The long awaited 2020 season got underway on Tuesday and the Varsity Lady Raiders notched a 3-0 shutout victory over the visiting Medina Mustangs. Madison Gancasz scored at 5:55 of the first quarter to put Barker in the lead for good. Natalie Bruning made a great pass to Laci Giarla for the second goal of the game at 5:03 of the second quarter. Gancasz netted her second of the game with 5:49 remaining in the third quarter.

Lena Fazzolari and Natalie Bruning had strong games at midfield and attack, respectively. Kaedynce Schumacher saw minutes on attack and at midfield and played very well. Mia Herman contributed on attack by winning several 1 v. 1 battles.

Ella Gooding, Ashlin Cole, and Aaliyah Wheat all played exceptionally well on defense as all three players made several defensive plays to transition to attack. 

Courtney Hillman made three saves for the Barker shutout. Makenzie Dodge had a couple of nice defensive plays to clear the circle and get the ball out wide.

Addison Szafranski, Rachel Sutter, Alexa Zglinicki all played well in their roles to begin the season.

The team is now 1-0 and will host Wilson at 4:30 on Thursday, October 8th.

Akron Defeats Barker In Finals

November 9, 2020

ALDEN -- The 2020 season came to an end at the hands of the Akron Tigers when Barker lost a hard fought 3-0 contest in the Section VI Class C Finals. All three goals were scored in the first half. Barker had some chances in the first quarter and again in the second half, but was unable to finish on opportunities created inside the Akron 25 and circle.

The Lady Raiders finished the season at 12-2.

 

Bruning Gets Scoring Started Early In Semi Finals

November 7, 2020

WILSON -- The Varsity Field Hockey team earned a return trip to the Section VI Class C Championship game after a 6-2 win over Roy-Hart at Wilson on Saturday. Natalie Bruning scored twice while Kaedynce Schumacher, Addison Szafranski, Rachel Sutter and Madison Gancasz added one goal each. Bruning's first goal came just 1:20 into the game and was scored on a penalty corner. The goals by Szafranski and Gancasz also were off penalty corners. Lena Fazzolari and Ashlin Cole had 2 assists, Macie May and Gancasz both added 1.

Fazzolari played a solid all-around game for the Lady Raiders. Courtney Hillman made 3 saves for Barker to pick up the win between the pipes.

The team is now 12-1 overall and will play Akron at Alden on Monday at 7:30 PM.

 

4 Players With Multiple Goals At Newfane 

November 5, 2020

NEWFANE -- The Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Newfane 11-0 on Thursday. Goals were scored by Natalie Bruning with 2, Laci Giarla with 2, Macie May had 2, Mia Herman, Ella Gooding with 2, Ashlin Cole & Alexa Zglinicki. Kaedynce Schumacher and Madison Gancasz both added 2 assists. Lena Fazzolari, and Herman added 1.

Courtney Hillman and Lilly Monthony shared the shutout win in goal.

The team finished the regular season as Niagara-Orleans League co-champions with Akron at 11-1. They will play in the Section VI Class C Semi Finals on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Wilson against either Eden or Roy-Hart.

 

Late Goal By Gancasz Moves Lady Raiders To 10-1

November 3, 2020

KENMORE -- Madison Gancasz scored the lone goal at Kenmore on Tuesday to propel the Varsity Field Hockey team to a 1-0 victory and a first place tie with Akron. The goal came with 3:05 remaining in the 4th quarter. Aaliyah Wheat assisted on the goal and Courtney Hillman stopped one shot to pick up the shutout win.

The Lady Raiders exhibited an impressive passing game throughout the game and moved the ball up the field well. Ashlin Cole, Ella Gooding, Kaedynce Schumacher, and Lena Fazzolari all played well defensively. Laci Giara and Alexa Zglinicki both played well on attack.

The team will close out the regular season on Thursday when it travels to Newfane for a 4:00 start.

 

Hillman Turns Aside 8 Shots In Win Over Akron 

October 31, 2020

AKRON -- On Saturday, the Varsity Field Hockey team notched a 1-0 victory over league leading Akron as Courtney Hillman made 8 saves to earn the shutout. Ella Gooding made 3 defensive saves, while Ashlin Cole and Natalie Bruning both made 1 defensive save.

Madison Gancasz scored on the lone Barker shot of the game which occurred on a penalty corner. The play was setup by Ella Gooding and Lena Fazzolari and Addison Szafranski assisted on the goal.

The defense of Hillman, Gooding, Cole, Fazzolari, Kaedynce Schumacher, Gancasz, and Szafranski was exemplary. Mia Herman also had some very important defensive contributions. The Barker defense was very aggressive and did an excellent job of marking the opposition in the defensive circle which limited second chance opportunities. The team performed well clearing the ball out of the circle to fend off Akron possession after possession.

Both teams now have 1 loss and will close out the regular season on Thursday. Akron holds a slim half-game lead at 10-1 while Barker is now 9-1. The Lady Raiders travel to Kenmore on Tuesday for a 6:00 game.

 

Four Goals Scored In Shootout Win Against Roy-Hart 

October 29, 2020

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team won a thrilling game over Roy-Hart on Thursday in a shootout. Tied at 1-1 the teams played a scoreless 10-minute overtime in cold, wet, sloppy conditions. Courtney Hillman came up with 3 saves in regulation and 2 big saves in the shootout to lead the team to victory.

Ashlin Cole’s goal early in the 4^th quarter knotted the score at 1. Mia Herman, Natalie Bruning, Madison Gancasz, and Lena Fazzolari all scored in the shootout for Barker.

The win sets up a key contest on Saturday at Akron. Barker’s lone loss came in a shootout vs. Akron earlier in the season. The league championship will most likely be decided Saturday at 10:00 AM as the Lady Raiders try to even their season series with the Lady Tigers.

 

Giarla's Goal Is Winner At Wilson 

October 27, 2020

WILSON -- On Tuesday, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Wilson 2-0. Laci Giarla & Natalie Bruning scored the goals, while Courtney Hillman picked up the win in goal and shared the shutout with Lilly Monthony. Monthony turned aside 3 Wilson shots on goal.

The team is now 7-1 and will host Roy-Hart on Thursday.

 

Monthony Turns Away Two In Victory At Medina

October 24, 2020

MEDINA -- The Varsity Field Hockey team improved to 6-1 after a 3-1 win at Medina on Saturday. Lilly Monthony turned away two of the three shots she faced to pick up the win in goal.

Ella Gooding, Rachel Sutter, and Mia Herman netted the goals for Barker. Addison Szafranski setup Gooding's goal, which came on a penalty corner.

With the win, the team clinched a spot in the Section VI Class C playoffs, which are scheduled to begin on Saturday, November 7th.

The team will play at Wilson on Tuesday at 4:30.

 

Dodge Scores First Varsity Goal Against Newfane

October 20, 2020

BARKER -- Rachel Sutter, Lena Fazzolari, Mackenzie Dodge, Ella Gooding, Madison Gancasz, and Mia Herman all tallied one goal in a 6-0 win over Newfane on Tuesday. The goals by Gancasz and Herman came off penalty corners. Laci Giarla, Herman, Fazzolari, Ashlin Cole had one assist each.

Lilly Monthony turned aside two shots on goal to earn the shutout victory between the pipes.

Prior to the game, Natalie Bruning, Lena Fazzolari, Madison Gancasz, Ella Gooding, and Courtney Hillman were recognized on senior day for their career accomplishments as members of the Barker Field Hockey program.

The team is now 5-1 and will travel to Medina on Saturday, October 24th for a 10:00 AM start.

 

7 Different Goal Scorers In Win Over Kenmore

October 17, 2020

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team improved to 4-1 with a 7-0 victory over Kenmore on Saturday. Lena Fazzolari, Madison Gancasz, Aaliyah Wheat, Rachel Sutter, Kaedynce Schumacher, Mia Herman, and Alexa Zglinicki all tallied one goal for the Lady Raiders. Fazzolari's and Schumacher's goal came during a penalty corner. Gancasz, Schumacher and Wheat had one assist each.

Lilly Monthony was the winning goalie for Barker.

The next game will be vs. Newfane on Tuesday at 4:45 at Barker. It will also be senior day.

 

Sutter and Herman Work Well Together On Right Side

October 15, 2020

BARKER -- The Lady Raiders Varsity Field Hockey team dropped a hard fought 1-0 decision to league leading Akron on Thursday. The game ended with a 3-1 shootout advantage for Akron after neither team could break through after 60 minutes of regulation time and a 10 minute 7 v. 7 overtime period.

Mia Herman and Rachel Sutter both had a strong game for Barker on attack. Courtney Hillman came up with 3 saves during regulation and overtime. Kaedynce Schumacher, Madison Gancasz and Lena Fazzolari all played well at midfield. Ella Gooding, Ashlin Cole and Aaliyah Wheat were impressive on defense and in the transition to attack.

It was an exciting and well-played game by both teams. Barker will host Kenmore/City Honors at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

 

Cole Scores Winner At Roy-Hart

October 13, 2020

MIDDLEPORT -- The Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Roy-Hart 2-1 on Tuesday to remain tied with Akron for first place in the Niagara-Orleans League. Laci Giarla and Ashlin Cole netted the goals. Both goals came off penalty corners. Madison Gancasz, Lena Fazzolari and Mia Herman all tallied assists.

Kaedynce Schumacher, Aaliyah Wheat, Ella Gooding and Natalie Bruning all played significant roles in the victory.

The team will host Akron on Thursday at 4:30 PM. Both teams enter the contest unbeaten at 3-0.

 

Fazzolari & Bruning Each Score Twice

October 8, 2020

BARKER -- Thursday night the Varsity Field Hockey team picked up a win against Wilson. The team displayed several nice passing plays and good spacing for most of the game. Scoring for Barker was Madison Gancasz, Lena Fazzolari and Natalie Bruning with 2 goals each while Addison Szafranski, Ella Gooding and Mia Herman all chipped in with 1 goal.

Courtney Hillman and Lilly Monthony shared the shutout.

The team is now 2-0 and will travel to Roy-Hart on Tuesday for a 4:30 game.

 

Gancasz Tallies Two In Opener

October 6, 2020

BARKER -- The long awaited 2020 season got underway on Tuesday and the Varsity Lady Raiders notched a 3-0 shutout victory over the visiting Medina Mustangs. Madison Gancasz scored at 5:55 of the first quarter to put Barker in the lead for good. Natalie Bruning made a great pass to Laci Giarla for the second goal of the game at 5:03 of the second quarter. Gancasz netted her second of the game with 5:49 remaining in the third quarter.

Lena Fazzolari and Natalie Bruning had strong games at midfield and attack, respectively. Kaedynce Schumacher saw minutes on attack and at midfield and played very well. Mia Herman contributed on attack by winning several 1 v. 1 battles.

Ella Gooding, Ashlin Cole, and Aaliyah Wheat all played exceptionally well on defense as all three players made several defensive plays to transition to attack. 

Courtney Hillman made three saves for the Barker shutout. Makenzie Dodge had a couple of nice defensive plays to clear the circle and get the ball out wide.

Addison Szafranski, Rachel Sutter, Alexa Zglinicki all played well in their roles to begin the season.

The team is now 1-0 and will host Wilson at 4:30 on Thursday, October 8th.

 

 

Barker Field Hockey Recognized For 'A Decade Of Dominance'

December 31, 2019

BARKER -- Players from the Barker Field Hockey Teams of 2010-2019 are to be celebrated for their recent ranking on OrleansHub.com. The website recognized the top teams and individuals of the past decade in a 1-10 list and Barker Field Hockey was ranked #6. The article was lauded the program for 'a decade of dominance.'

Boys Basketball was listed at #7 while Boys Cross Country received the #4 ranking. Both the Boys and the Girls Track & Field Team Team were also mentioned in the article.

 

2019 Barker Field Hockey Team Receives Two Distinguished Accolades

December 25, 2019

BARKER -- The 2019 Barker Varsity Field Hockey team recently received recognition from two local media outlets. Both the Buffalo News and OrleansHub.com acknowledged the accomplishments of the team with separate accolades.

Barker Field Hockey was ranked #10 on the Buffalo News Power Ten Fall Sports List which recognizes the best teams or individuals in all fall sports in Section VI.

OrleansHub.com announced that Barker Field Hockey was the #3 local sports story for the year. The list was a top 19 sports stories list for 2019. 

 

17 Student-Athletes Comprise Scholar-Athlete Team

December 24, 2019

BARKER -- The following student athletes are recognized for their contributions in the classroom and as members of the Field Hockey team.

2019 Barker Field Hockey Scholar-Athlete Team:

• Virginia Alexander
• Brianna Bachman
• Anna Bowerman
• Natalie Bruning
• Katrina Clare
• Mackenzie Dodge
• Lena Fazzolari
• Ella Fox
• Madison Gancasz
• Ella Gooding
• Ciara Gregoire
• Serena Harris
• Mia Herman
• Courtney Hillman
• Kaedynce Schumacher
• Addison Szafranski
• Emily Wagner 

 

WNY Athletics Field Hockey Honor Roll Released

December 8, 2019

BARKER -- The 2019 Field Hockey Honor Roll from WNY Athletics has been released. The following seven Barker athletes received recognition from the committee.

All-WNYAthletics - 1st Team:

• Katrina Clare - Senior Forward

All-WNYAthletics - 2nd Team:

• Ciara Gregoire - Senior Forward

Class C - 1st Team:

• Katrina Clare - Senior Forward
• Ciara Gregoire - Senior Forward
• Rachel Hurtgam - Senior Forward
• Madison Gancasz - Junior Midfielder

Class C - Honorable Mention:

• Serena Harris - Senior Forward
• Lena Fazzolari - Junior Midfielder
• Ella Fox - Senior Defender

 

Bachman Selected As All WNY Scholar Athlete

December 3, 2019

BARKER -- Congratulations are in order to Brianna Bachman for being named to the All-Western New York Scholar-Athlete team for the fall season.

The following field hockey players received All-Western New York Scholar-Athlete Honor Mention recognition:

• Katrina Clare
• Ella Fox
• Serena Harris

 

Katrina Clare Selected As Player of the Year

November 27, 2019

BARKER -- Katrina Clare added another major accolade to her trophy case as she was selected as the Greater Niagara Newspapers Player of the Year.

 

Clare Makes All WNY 1st Team For 3rd Year

November 25, 2019

BARKER -- The following athletes received All Western New York field hockey recognition:

• Katrina Clare - 1st Team
• Ciara Gregoire - 2nd Team
• Lena Fazzolari - Honorable Mention
• Madison Gancasz - Honorable Mention

 

Field Hockey All League Announced For Niagara-Orleans League

November 18, 2019

BARKER -- The Barker Varsity Field Hockey Team closed out 2019 as Niagara-Orleans League Champions, Section VI Class C Champions and Far West Regional Class C Champions.

The following players received Niagara-Orleans League recognition:

Honorable Mention:

• Ginger Alexander
• Serena Harris
• Kaedynce Schumacher

2nd Team:

• Lena Fazzolari
• Ella Fox
• Rachel Hurtgam

1st Team:

• Katrina Clare
• Madison Gancasz
• Ciara Gregoire

Katrina Clare was also selected as the Niagara-Orleans League Player of the Year.

Ciara Gregoire was the Western New York Athletics Player of the Week for the week of September 30th through October 5th when Barker got out to an 8-0 league start.

Additional team and individual awards will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

Barker Bows To Bronxville In State Semi Finals

November 16, 2019

ALDEN --  The Varsity Field Hockey team lost 2-0 to Bronxville on Saturday in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class C State Semi Finals. Courtney Hillman made 5 saves against the eventual state champions. Rachel Hurtgam was selected as the recipient of the New York State Tournament Sportsmanship Award, while Katrina Clare was selected to the All Tournament Team.

Barker finished the season with a record of 17 wins and 4 losses and the team will go down in Barker history as one of the most decorated field hockey teams with some of the most accolades won by individual members on the team.

 

Hillman's Saves & Balanced Scoring Attack Pushes Lady Raiders Into State Semi Finals 

November 9, 2019

WILLIAMSVILLE -- Barker Field Hockey is headed back to States at Williamsville North High School on November 16th after a 6-1 victory over East Rochester on Saturday in the Far West Class C Regionals. Single goals were scored by Serena Harris, Natalie Bruning, Rachel Hurtgam and Madison Gancasz. Ciara Gregoire scored twice for Barker. Katrina Clare has 3 assists while Gancasz and Aaliyah Wheat each added 1.

Courtney Hillman came up big with 8 saves for the win in goal.

Members of the Sectional Championship team are: 

Harris, Bruning, Hurtgam, Gancasz, Gregoire, Clare, Wheat, Hillman, Ginger Alexander, Lena Fazzolari, Megan Hotaling, Bree Bachman, Emily Wagner, Ella Fox, Ella Gooding, Ashlin Cole, Kaedynce Schumacher, Lexi Weeks, Mackenzie Dodge, Alexa Zglinicki, Addison Szafranski, Anna Bowerman, Mia Herman.

The team will play Bronxville from Section 1 on Saturday, November 16th at 10:00 AM at Williamsville North High School. Ticket and game information will be posted on the school homepage later today.

 

Clare Ranked In Top 10 List Of Offensive Players By WNY Athletics

November 5, 2019

BARKER -- Katrina Clare received recognition from WNY Athletics as the #7 ranked (of 10) offensive player in Western New York. The list of players and their power ratings can be found on the WNY Athletics site by clicking on the link. 

 

Hurtgam's 2 Goals Pace Lady Raiders To Section VI Class C Championship 

November 5, 2019

ALDEN -- The Barker Field Hockey team won the Section VI Class C Championship on Tuesday night at Alden. Barker posted a 4-0 victory over Eden as Rachel Hurtgam and Katrina Clare both scored 2 goals. Clare and Madison Gancasz added 1 assist each.

Gancasz came up with a huge defensive save to keep Eden off the scoreboard in the first half. Courtney Hillman made 2 saves for the shutout win in goal. Gancasz along with Lena Fazzolari, and Kaedynce Schumacher, had strong performance at their midfield positions while Ashlin Cole, Ella Gooding and Ella Fox all played exceptionally well at their defensive positions to help Hillman in the shutout.

The team will move onto Regionals on Saturday at Williamsville North to play East Rochester from Section V at 11:00 AM with a trip to the State Final Four on the line.

Members of the Sectional Championship team are: 

Hurtgam, Clare, Gancasz, Hillman, Ginger Alexander, Serena Harris, Lena Fazzolari, Megan Hotaling, Bree Bachman, Natalie Bruning, Emily Wagner, Ciara Gregoire, Ella Fox, Ella Gooding, Aaliyah Wheat, Ashlin Cole, Kaedynce Schumacher, Lexi Weeks, Mackenzie Dodge, Alexa Zglinicki, Addison Szafranski, Anna Bowerman, Mia Herman.

 

Fazzolari Assists On Clare's Goals In Sectional Semi Finals

October 30, 2019

CLARENCE -- The Varsity Field Hockey team advanced to the Section VI Class C Finals after a hard fought 2-0 victory over Roy-Hart on Wednesday night. Katrina Clare scored both goals for the Lady Raiders. Lena Fazzolari assisted on both of the Barker tallies and Madie Gancasz inserted the ball on a penalty corner when Clare scored the second goal.

Kaedynce Schumacher, Ashlin Cole, Ella Fox and Ella Gooding played very well defensively for Barker.

The team travels to Alden on Tuesday and will face Eden in a 4:00 contest.

 

Clare Has Big Day In Section VI Class C Quarter Finals

October 24, 2019

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team opened the 2019 playoffs with a 6-0 victory over Newfane on Thursday. Katrina Clare scored a hat trick and added 2 assists while Rachel Hurtgam notched a goal and added 2 assists. Ella Gooding opened the scoring less than 5 minutes into the game netting the eventual game winner. Bree Bachman closed out the scoring for the team on their home field for the season.

Gooding, Ashlin Cole, Kaedynce Schumacher, Natalie Bruning, Aaliyah Wheat, and Mia Herman all played well at their respective positions. Ciara Gregoire did a great job cutting back for the ball. Serena Harris and Ginger Alexander worked hard to provide scoring chances for Barker.

Emily Wagner and Ella Fox jumped up into the play from their midfield and defensive positions to pressure Newfane. Courtney Hillman, Megan Hotaling and Anna Bowerman all played well at the goalkeeper position and communicated well from the defensive circle. Addison Szafranski, Lexie Weeks, Alexa Zglinicki and Dodge played in their first Varsity games and contributed solid minutes in the victory.

Barker will travel to Clarence on Wednesday, October 30th to face Roy-Hart in the Semi Finals at 5:00 PM.

 

Early Goal By Harris Proves To Be The Game Winner 

October 17, 2019

WILLIAMSVILLE -- The Varsity Field Hockey team completed an undefeated Niagara-Orleans League season on Thursday after a 2-0 shutout of Roy-Hart at Williamsville East High School. The game location was moved due to the Roy-Hart field being too wet after a heavy rain the previous 24 hours.

Serena Harris got the team on the board at 25:30 of the first half while Natalie Bruning added one later in the half. Katrina Clare assisted on Harris's goal. Ciara Gregoire and Madison Gancasz also factored into the scoring play. Rachel Hurtgam helped out on the Bruning goal. Barker played solid team defense and kept Roy-Hart from putting any shots on goal. Courtney Hillman picked up the shutout win in goal for the Lady Raiders.

Barker finished the regular season 12-0 in league play and 13-3 overall. It marked the first time in 5 years that Barker completed an undefeated league schedule. The team will play Newfane on Thursday in the first round of playoffs. The game will be hosted by Barker and start time is 4:00 PM.

 

Gregoire Scores 2 In Senior Day Victory Over Newfane

October 15, 2019

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Newfane yesterday on senior day as the team recognized Bree Bachman, Katrina Clare, Ella Fox, Ciara Gregoire, Serena Harris, Rachel Hurtgam and Emily Wagner. Gregoire scored twice for the Lady Raiders while Hurtgam, Ginger Alexander and Natalie Bruning all chipped in with a goal in the 5-0 victory. Clare, Harris, and Hurtgam all had 1 assist.

Aaliyah Wheat, Ella Gooding and Wagner all played exceptionally well for Barker. Megan Hotaling and Courtney Hillman shared the shutout in goal.

The team is now 11-0 in league play and 12-3 overall. The team will close out the regular season on Thursday at Roy-Hart at 4:45. Sectionals will begin next Thursday, October 24th when the team will play Newfane in the Class C Quarter Finals.

 

Balanced Scoring For Lady Raiders In Victory At Kenmore

October 10, 2019

KENMORE -- Thursday night the Varsity Field Hockey team clinched the Niagara-Orleans League Championship with a 9-0 victory over Kenmore/City Honors. Goals were scored by:

• Ciara Gregoire with 2
• Ginger Alexander with 2
• Ella Fox
• Emily Wagner
• Katrina Clare
• Rachel Hurtgam
• Natalie Bruning

Assists were collected by:

•  Serena Harris with 2
• Clare with 2
• Hurtgam
• Madison Gancasz
• Fox
• Bruning

Megan Hotaling got the win in goal while Courtney Hillman made 1 save on the shot she faced.

As the second half opened, Barker excelled with their passing as they made several impressive and exciting plays to move quickly up and down and across the field. It was an extremely skillful display of moving the ball and the entire team should be proud of the performance last night and the accomplishment of the whole team for the season.
 
Remaining members of the championship team not already mentioned, but who have contributed to the team success are: Bree Bachman, Lena Fazzolari, Kaedynce Schumacher, Aaliyah Wheat, Ashlin Cole and Ella Gooding. All factored into the win and Fazzolari’s role was significant in the passing game.

Barker is now 10-0 in league play and 11-3 overall.

 

Clare's Goal At Akron Clinches Share Of League Title

October 8, 2019

AKRON -- Last night the Varsity Field Hockey team clinched at least a share of the Niagara-Orleans League championship with a 1-0 victory at Akron. Katrina Clare scored the lone goal off a penalty corner and an assist was registered by Madison Gancasz.

Gancasz, Lena Fazzolari, Ella Gooding, Ashlin Cole, Rachel Hurtgam and Kaedynce Schumacher played extremely well for Barker. Much credit goes to the Barker midfielders and defense for a job well done. Barker is now 9-0 in league play and 10-3 overall.

The team will play on Thursday at Kenmore at 6:30.

 

Fox Scores And Adds Assist Against Wilson

October 3, 2019

BARKER -- Thursday afternoon the Varsity Field Hockey team picked up a 3-1 victory in the team's only game of the week. Ciara Gregoire opened the scoring for Barker nine minutes into the game. Ella Fox assisted on the tally. Rachel Hurtgam and Fox also added goals in the first half. Katrina Clare and Lena Fazzolari assisted on the second and third goals, respectively.

Barker had a 12-1 advantage in penalty corners. The team will travel to Akron on Tuesday for a 4:45 start.

 

Gancasz Gets Involved In Scoring On Homecoming

September 27, 2019

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team played a strong and complete game on Friday night en route to a 7-0 shutout of Sacred Heart on homecoming. The bleachers were full of fans who saw Madison Gancasz score twice and add 2 assists. Katrina Clare added 2 goals and an assist while Emily Wagner also had 2 goals for the Lady Raiders. Ginger Alexander scored once, Serena Harris and Lena Fazzolari both had 1 assist.

The entire team played extremely well, especially midfielders Gancasz, Fazzolari and Kaedynce Schumacher. Courtney Hillman made 1 save to post her third straight shutout. Ella Gooding, Bree Bachman, Natalie Bruning, Ashlin Cole and Aaliyah Wheat all made significant contributions in the win.

Barker is now 8-3 overall and will host Wilson on Thursday.

 

Hurtgam Nets Two Goals Against Medina

September 26, 2019

BARKER -- The game was scoreless at halftime, when the Varsity Field Hockey team erupted for 3 goals in the first 10 minutes of the second half and went on to defeat Medina 6-0. Katrina Clare scored twice and added 2 assists, Ciara Gregoire had 1 goal and an assist, Rachel Hurtgam netted 2 goals, Ginger Alexander scored once, and Serena Harris had an assist.

Courtney Hillman turned away 6 shots to pick up the shutout win in goal. Lena Fazzolari, Madison Gancasz and Kaedynce Schumacher all had strong games at midfield. It was an impressive 2nd half for the entire team.

Barker, now 7-0 in league play and 7-3 overall, will host Sacred Heart tonight at 6:30.

 

Lady Raiders Secure 2 Game Lead In Niagara-Orleans League Race

September 24, 2019

BARKER -- Tuesday night the Varsity Field Hockey team moved to 6-0 in league play and 6-3 overall after a 2-0 victory over Roy-Hart. Ciara Gregoire and Katrina Clare scored the goals for the Lady Raiders. Clare and Rachel Hurtgam had assists.

Courtney Hillman earned the shutout win in goal by stopping 5 shots and making several other clears. Ginger Alexander helped start the play which led to the second goal.

The team will host Medina on Thursday at 4:45 and Sacred Heart on Friday at 6:30 for homecoming.

 

Hillman Keeps It Close At Clarence

September 20, 2019

CLARENCE -- On Friday the Varsity Field Hockey team suffered a tough 3-0 defeat to the Clarence Red Devils. Courtney Hillman made 17 saves in goal for Barker while Madison Gancasz had 2 defensive stops.

The team is now 5-3 overall and will host 3 games next week. Roy-Hart visits on Tuesday for a 4:45 start time, Medina is in town on Thursday at 4:45 and Sacred Heart will be on the field for the homecoming game on Friday at 6:30 PM.

 

Clare Scores Hat Trick And Adds 2 Assists At Newfane

September 19, 2019

NEWFANE -- On Thursday the Varsity Field Hockey team picked up a victory at Newfane. Katrina Clare scored 3 goals and added 2 assists. Ciara Gregoire netted 2 goals. Serena Harris had a goal and an assist. Emily Wagner, Ella Gooding, Madison Gancasz and Rachel Hurtgam all added 1 goal.

All players made contributions in the win. Ginger Alexander, Natalie Bruning, Bree Bachman, Ashlin Cole, Kaedynce Schumacher and Ella Fox played exceptionally well.

The team is now 5-0 in league play and 5-2 overall. The girls will travel to Clarence on Friday for a 4:45 nonleague contest.

 

Gooding & Alexander Pace Lady Raiders To Victory 

September 17, 2019

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team notched a 7-0 victory over Kenmore/City Honors on Tuesday. Ella Gooding and Ginger Alexander both netted 2 goals while Ciara Gregoire, Lena Fazzolari, and Emily Wagner all added 1 each. Ella Fox, Katrina Clare, Aaliyah Wheat and Serena Harris each had an assist.

Anna Bowerman picked up the shutout win in goal for her first Varsity win.

Barker had a 14-2 advantage on penalty corners. The next game is Thursday at 4:45 on the road at Newfane.

 

Wheat Plays Quality Minutes Against Akron

September 12, 2019

BARKER -- Yesterday the Varsity Field Hockey Team picked up a solid 3-0 win over visiting Akron. Goals were scored by Ciara Gregoire, Serena Harris and Madison Gancasz. Natalie Bruning added an assist.

Rachel Hurtgam and Courtney Hillman shared the no-shot shutout in goal. Aaliyah Wheat had a strong game on defense and Ginger Alexander had significant contributions on attack.

Barker had a 9-0 advantage in shots on goal and a 15-4 advantage in penalty corners. The team is now 3-0 in Niagara-Orleans League play and 3-2 overall.

The team will host Kenmore on Tuesday at 5:00 PM.

 

Alexander Nets 2 Goals In Victory At Wilson

September 10, 2019

WILSON -- Tuesday the Varsity Field Hockey team picked up a 7-0 victory at Wilson. Ciara Gregoire and Ginger Alexander netted 2 goals each. Rachel Hurtgam, Emily Wagner and Katrina Clare all added 1. Clare added 2 assists while Serena Harris, Gregoire and Hurtgam all added 1.

Lena Fazzolari and Madi Gancasz both played well at the midfield position. Bree Bachman and Aaliyah Wheat both had a solid game at midfield and on defense.

Barker is 2-0 in league play and 2-2 overall. The team will host Akron in a key league contest on Thursday at 4:45.

 

Harris Assists On First Barker Goal On Pittsburgh Road Trip

September 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Serena Harris assisted on Ciara Gregoire's goal at 4:15 of the first half to tie the score against Upper St. Clair at 1-1. After 2 quick goals by USC early in the second half, Natalie Bruning got Barker to within 1 with her first of the season with 5:36 left in the game, but would get no closer. Barker had an 11-7 advantage in shots on goal and a 14-1 margin on penalty corners, but even with so many opportunities in the attacking circle, they struggled to find the back of the net with more regularity for the second straight game.

Mia Herman and Anna Bowerman made their Varsity debut in the game as Herman played some defense and midfield while Bowerman stopped 2 of 3 shots she faced in the second half.

The team drops to 1-2 overall and will travel to Wilson on Tuesday for a 4:45 start time.

 

Strong Effort By Gooding In Loss At Mt. Lebanon

September 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Ella Gooding had a strong defensive game in a 3-0 shutout loss at Mt. Lebanon on Saturday. Courtney Hillman stopped 7 of 10 shots between the pipes for the Lady Raiders. Barker was able to draw 9 penalty corners to Mt. Lebo's 5, but found it difficult to get a tally on the scoresheet.

Barker is now 1-1 overall and will be back in action on Sunday, September 8th at Boyce Middle School to play against Upper St. Clair.

 

Gregoire's OT Goal Provides Exciting Conclusion In Season Opener

September 2, 2019

MEDINA -- Tuesday night the Varsity Field Hockey team picked up a big 2-1 OT victory over Medina as Lena Fazzolari's ball into the circle was redirected into the cage by Ciara Gregoire at the 4:52 mark of the overtime period. Rachel Hurtgam opened the scoring early in the 1st half (24:30) for the Lady Raiders.

Ella Gooding and Aaliyah Wheat played well for Barker to help keep the defense strong during their minutes on the field.

Barker is now 1-0 and will travel this weekend to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for road games against Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair.

 

Team & Individual Recognition Continues To Pour In For Lady Raiders

November 28, 2018 

BARKER -- Several Varsity Field Hockey players have received postseason accolades from Western New York Athletics as well as Section VI.

WNY Athletics Class C, 1^st Team:

• Rachel Hurtgam
• Ciara Gregoire
• Madison Gancasz
• Katrina Clare

WNY Athletics Class C, Honorable Mention:

• Natalie Bruning

WNY Athletics Class C, Player of the Year:

• Katrina Clare

Congratulations to the Varsity Field Hockey team for being a Scholar-Athlete team. Players recognized for their academics include:

• Bree Bachman
• Katrina Clare
• Erin Costello
• Lena Fazzolari
• Ella Fox
• Madison Gancasz
• Ella Gooding
• Ciara Gregoire
• Megan Hotaling
• Paige Sandolfini
• Kaedynce Schumacher

Erin Costello was also recognized as an All-Western New York Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention recipient.

 

Several Varsity Field Hockey Players Receive Post Season Recognition

November 19, 2018

BARKER -- Congratulations to the Barker Field Hockey team on winning the Niagara-Orleans League Championship, Section VI Class C Championship and the Far West Regionals Class C Championship to advance to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association State Semi Finals this fall. Along with the many team accolades, several players have also received individual recognition. All special recognition for the season is listed below:

Katrina Clare:

• Niagara-Orleans League, 1^st Team
• Niagara-Orleans League, Player of the Year
• All Western New York, 1^st Team
• New York State Public High School Athletic Association All State Team
• WNY Athletics Player of the Week (9/13/18)
• Buffalo News Prep Talk Girls Athlete of the Week (9/13/18)
• Buffalo Sports Page/Southtowns Trophy Athlete of the Week (9/13/18)

Madison Gancasz:

• Niagara-Orleans League, 1^st Team
• All Western New York, 2^nd Team

Ciara Gregoire:

• Niagara-Orleans League, 1^st Team
• All Western New York, Honorable Mention
• Buffalo News Prep Talk Girls Athlete of the Week (11/1/18)
• Buffalo Sports Page/Southtowns Trophy Athlete of the Week (11/1/18)

Lena Fazzolari:

• Niagara-Orleans League, 2^nd Team

Rachel Hurtgam:

• Niagara-Orleans League, 2^nd Team

Kaedynce Schumacher:

• Niagara-Orleans League, 2^nd Team

Natalie Bruning:

• Niagara-Orleans League, Honorable Mention

Paige Sandolfini:

• Niagara-Orleans League, Honorable Mention

Emily Wagner:

• Niagara-Orleans League, Honorable Mention

Niagara-Orleans League Champions:

Bree Bachman, Natalie Bruning, Katrina Clare, Erin Costello, Lena Fazzolari, Ella Fox, Madison Gancasz, Ella Gooding, Ciara Gregoire, Megan Hotaling, Rachel Hurtgam, Paige Sandolfini, Kaedynce Schumacher, Emily Wagner

Section VI Class C Champions, Far West Regionals Class C Champions, and NYSPHSAA Class C State Semi Finalists:

Bree Bachman, Natalie Bruning, Katrina Clare, Ashlin Cole, Erin Costello, Lena Fazzolari, Ella Fox, Madison Gancasz, Miya Goodale, Ella Gooding, Ciara Gregoire, Courtney Hillman, Megan Hotaling, Rachel Hurtgam, Paige Sandolfini, Kaedynce Schumacher, Emily Wagner, Aaliyah Wheat

 

Field Hockey Team Falls One Game Short Of State Title Match

November 10, 2018

WILLIAMSVILLE -- The thrilling season of the Varsity Field Hockey team came to a close on Saturday with a 5-0 loss to Long Island's Carle Place in the State Semi Finals. The team finished the season at 17-4 and although the loss was a tough one for the Sister Squad, the girls can hold their heads high for their accomplishments this season which included a league championship, sectional championship, regional championship and many exciting moments including 4 second half come- from-behind wins.

Team and individual postseason awards will be announced later this week.

 

Lady Raiders Ride The Comeback Wave To Reach State Semi Finals

November 3, 2018

PENFIELD -- The Varsity Field Hockey team continued its incredible postseason run on Saturday at Penfield High School with another come from behind victory in overtime. Down 2-0 to the East Rochester Bombers, Barker battled back with a goal from Kaedynce Schumacher followed by 3 from Katrina Clare, including the overtime winning goal to push the Lady Raiders into the New York State Public High School Athletic Association State Semi Finals for Class C. Clare assisted on Schumacher’s goal, while Ciara Gregoire was credited with an assist on the OT winner.

Madison Gancasz, Lena Fazzolari, Natalie Bruning and Rachel Hurtgam all played very well for Barker. Ashlin Cole was a difference maker on defense for the Lady Raiders.

Barker will play against Carle Place from Long Island on Saturday at 3:00 at Williamsville North High School. Tickets are $8 online by clicking on the link or $10 at the gate on game day.

 

Bruning's Late Goal Secures Section VI Class C Championship Title

November 1, 2018

WILLIAMSVILLE - The Varsity Field Hockey team claimed the Section VI Class C Championship on Thursday night with a 2-1 come from behind victory over Eden at Williamsville North High School. Down 1-0 at halftime, Barker evened the score with 15 minutes remaining in the 2nd half on a penalty corner goal by Katrina Clare. Madison Gancasz inserted the ball to Ciara Gregoire who then passed to Clare.

With Eden applying pressure late in the game Barker took a free hit at the 1:24 mark from deep in its own end. The Lady Raiders quickly moved up the field and gained the Eden circle to set the stage for Natalie Bruning's heroics. With 20 seconds left on the clock, Bruning secured the ball off a rebound in front of the goal cage and cashed in her opportunity to give Barker the lead. After play restarted at midfield Lena Fazzolari was able to steal the ball and maintain possession for Barker to run out the clock.

Championship team members are: Bree Bachman, Bruning, Clare, Ashlin Cole, Erin Costello, Fazzolari, Ella Fox, Gancasz, Miya Goodale, Ella Gooding, Ciara Gregoire, Courtney Hillman, Megan Hotaling, Rachel Hurtgam, Paige Sandolfini, Kaedynce Schumacher, Emily Wagner and Aaliyah Wheat.

The team will play at 7:00 pm on Saturday night at Penfield High School against East Rochester in the Far West Regionals. The game will determine a spot in the State Final Four. 

 

Ciara Gregoire Is Player Of The Week

November 1, 2018

BARKER -- Once again the Barker community supported one of its own. Ciara Gregoire received the Buffalo News Prep Talk Girls Athlete of the Week. Ciara received over 9,000 votes to claim the award. Gregoire was also selected this week as the Buffalo Sports Page/Southtowns Trophy Athlete of the Week.

A huge thank you goes out to all who voted for Ciara. 

 

Gregoire's Overtime Game Winner Advances Barker To Section VI Class C Finals

October 24, 2018

CLARENCE -- Wednesday night the Varsity Field Hockey team pulled off an incredibly exciting comeback win against Akron in the Section VI Class C Semi Finals at Clarence High School. After trailing 2-0 at halftime the team regrouped and rallied for 2 goals by Rachel Hurtgam to tie the score. After turning aside several penalty corners by Akron, which included 3 in the waning moments of the game, the Lady Raiders were able to force overtime. The theme of one shot, one hero was on display again as Ciara Gregoire took a pass from Katrina Clare who had received the ball from Madison Gancasz as the team was transitioning out of its defensive end. Lena Fazzolari started the play by gaining possession near the Barker defensive circle and got up to the Barker 35. Gancasz sent the ball from the Barker 45 to the Akron 45 to Clare who made a move to get to the Akron 35 where Gregoire then picked up the ball and raced in on a breakaway for the game winner just 2:15 into the extra period.

Barker will travel to Williamsville North on Thursday, November 1st for a 7:30 PM Section VI Class C Championship Game against Eden.

 

Clare Leads Scoring In Quarter Finals Win Over Newfane

October 22, 2018

BARKER -- Monday afternoon the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Newfane 5-0 in the Section VI Class C Quarter Finals. Katrina Clare scored 3 times for the Lady Raiders while Emily Wagner and Miya Goodale each scored 1. Kaedynce Schumacher and Natalie Bruning both added an assist.

Paige Sandolfini and Megan Hotaling shared the shutout win in goal with Sandolfini stopping 1 shot.

Barker moves onto the Semi Finals on Wednesday night at Clarence and will face Akron at 5:30.

 

One Shot, One Hero: Kaedynce Schumacher

October 16, 2018

BARKER -- On Tuesday the Varsity Field Hockey team played one of its best games of the season en route to a 1-0 victory to claim the Niagara-Orleans title and the #1 seed in post season. With both teams tied for the top spot in the Niagara-Orleans League, Roy-Hart and Barker entered the game with 10-1 league records. The match-up was a winner take all league championship game.

Kaedynce Schumacher scored the lone goal of the game for the Lady Raiders at the 27:45 mark of the second half. One shot, one hero. One team, one goal. The goal was unassisted and came off of a penalty corner where Schumacher cashed in the rebound. Paige Sandolfini stopped 2 shots while Madison Gancasz and Schumacher picked up huge defensive saves for Barker.

Gancasz and Natalie Bruning played extremely well and Rachel Hurtgam also had a standout game. Additional members of the championship team include Bree Bachman, Katrina Clare, Erin Costello, Lena Fazzolari, Ella Fox, Ella Gooding, Ciara Gregoire, Megan Hotaling and Emily Wagner. The entire team is credited with great preparation and commitment to choose greatness.

Barker will host a Section VI Class C Quarter Finals game on Monday, October 22nd. The opponent and game time will be announced after the seed meeting on Thursday, October 18th.

 

Homecoming Hat Tricks For 2 Lady Raiders

October 13, 2018

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team had a standout performance on Saturday for the homecoming game vs. Sacred Heart. Rachel Hurtgam and Katrina Clare led the scoring as they both netted hat tricks during an 8-0 victory. Natalie Bruning and Lena Fazzolari also scored for the Lady Raiders. Erin Costello and Clare added 1 assist each while Bruning added 2.

Paige Sandolfini and Megan Hotaling shared the shutout win in goal. Madison Gancasz and Ella Fox both had strong games. The team is now 10-1 in the league and 12-3 overall and will face Roy-Hart at Barker on Tuesday at 4:45 to determine the league champion and #1 seed for sectionals.

 

Clare Forces OT Then Wins It In OT

October 11, 2018

NEWFANE -- The Varsity Field Hockey team overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit and won 3-2 in overtime at Newfane on Thursday to keep pace with Roy-Hart atop the Niagara-Orleans League standings. Kaedynce Schumacher got the Lady Raiders on the board 10:00 minutes into the 2nd half and Katrina Clare tied the score with 1:30 remaining in regulation time. Clare then netted the game winner in OT with 6:11 remaining.

The Varsity team will be home for the next 2 games. On Saturday, Barker will host Sacred Heart at 12:00 for homecoming. Senior recognition for Erin Costello and Paige Sandolfini will take place at 11:15 AM. The teams will wear pink as they Play 4 the Cure and accept donations for Nick Sutch throughout the game. On Tuesday at 4:45 Barker will host Roy-Hart and the Varsity game will determine the league champion and the #1 seed for postseason.

 

Bruning Scores 2 & Assists On 2

October 9, 2018

BARKER -- On Tuesday afternoon the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Kenmore/City Honors 7-0. Emily Wagner led the scoring for Barker with a hat trick. Natalie Bruning added 2 goals and 2 assists. Katrina Clare and Lena Fazzolari also scored while Ciara Gregoire and Aaliyah Wheat both added an assist.

Megan Hotaling and Paige Sandolfini shared the shutout win in goal. Erin Costello and Ella Fox has solid games on defense.

The Lady Raiders will travel to Newfane on Thursday for a 4:45 pm game. Barker remains tied for 1st place in the Niagara-Orleans League with Roy-Hart. Both teams have 9-1 records.

 

Wagner's Game Winner Defeats Akron

October 4, 2018

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Akron 2-1 yesterday to improve it's record to 8-1 in league play and 9-3 overall. Katrina Clare scored Barker's first goal halfway through the opening half. Rachel Hurtgam assisted on the goal. Emily Wagner netted the winner midway through the 2nd half. Paige Sandolfini had 6 saves for Barker to pick up the win in goal.

The team will host Kenmore/City Honors on Tuesday at 5:00 pm.

 

Hat Trick Scored By Clare At Wilson

 

WILSON -- The Varsity Field Hockey team improved to 7-1 in the Niagara-Orleans League and 8-3 overall with a 7-0 victory at Wilson on Tuesday. Katrina Clare scored a hat trick while Natalie Bruning, Emily Wagner, Lena Fazzolari and Rachel Hurtgam all scored once. Bruning, Ella Gooding and Ciara Gregoire all added 1 assist.

Paige Sandolofini and Megan Hotaling shared the shutout win in goal with Hotaling making 1 save.

Barker will host Akron at 4:45 on Thursday.

 

 

PITTSBURGH, PA -- On Saturday morning the Varsity Field Hockey team rallied late to get to within a goal, but was unable to notch the equalizer against a very talented Upper St. Clair team. For the second straight day and third time in the week, the team ended the game with a 2-1 score. Katrina Clare scored on a Barker's lone penalty corner attempt. Ella Gooding inserted to Clare to begin the play.

Megan Hotaling turned aside 9 USC shots. Barker slipped to 6-3 overall and will travel to Wilson on Tuesday for a 4:45 start.

 

Gregoire Earns Assist At Mt. Lebanon

September 28, 2018

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Friday night the Lady Raiders took to the field at Mt. Lebanon High School for the first of a two game road trip to Western Pennsylvania. Kaedynce Schumacher got Barker on the board first. Ciara Gregoire assisted on the goal. Pagie Sandolfini kept Barker in the game with 6 saves, but Mt. Lebanon was able to break through for 2 goals to earn a 2-1 victory.

The team will square off at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Boyce Middle School against Upper St. Clair to close out the trip to PA.

 

Fazzolari Scores & Adds Assist

September 25, 2018

MEDINA -- Led by Lena Fazzolari's goal and assist, the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Medina 2-1 on Tuesday. Madison Gancasz assisted on Fazzolari's goal early in the game, while Fazzolari setup Emily Wagner for the winning goal in the 2nd half. Gancasz also made a defensive save and Paige Sandolfini turned aside 3 shots to pick up the win between the pipes.

Barker keeps pace with Roy-Hart at 6-1 atop the league standings. The team is 7-1 overall. The Lady Raiders will travel to Pittsburgh on Friday to play Mt. Lebanon Friday night and Upper St. Clair on Saturday morning.

 

Barker Grabs Share Of 1st

September 25, 2018

MIDDLEPORT -- On Thursday the Varsity Field Hockey team grabbed a share of 1st place in the Niagara-Orleans League with an exciting 2-1 victory over previously unbeaten Roy-Hart. Ciara Gregorie and Katrina Clare scored the goals for Barker. Paige Sandolfini had 3 saves, including one late to keep the Rams from tying the game. Madie Gancasz added 1 defensive save. Gancasz and Lena Fazzolari were instrumental in maintaining possession in the final minute of the game to preserve the victory.

The Lady Raiders are now 5-1 in the league and 6-1 overall. Barker will travel to Medina on Tuesday for a 4:45 game against the red hot Mustangs.

 

1st Career Goal Scored By Schumacher & Goodale

September 18, 2018

BARKER -- On Tuesday the Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Newfane 6-0. Kaedynce Schumacher and Miya Goodale both notched their first career varsity goal. Ciara Gregoire, and Madison Gancasz also scored a goal. Katrina Clare added 2. Natalie Bruning & Lena Fazzolari had 1 assist each.

Emily Wagner, Bree Bachman and Aaliyah Wheat all played extremely well. It was a great team effort by the Lady Raiders.

Barker is now 4-1 in league play and 5-1 overall and will travel to Roy-Hart on Thursday for a 4:45 game.

 

Katrina Clare Receives Special Recognition from 3 Media Outlets

September 14, 2018

BARKER -- Congratulations to Katrina Clare for being recognized as the WNY Athletics Field Hockey Player of the Week. Clare was also named the Buffalo Sports Page/Southtowns Trophy Athlete of the Week.

A huge thank you to all who voted for Clare  in the poll for the Buffalo News Prep Talk Girls Athlete of the Week. Clare's vote total was almost double that of the second place athlete. A true testament of how Barker came together to support one of its own.

 

Balanced Scoring Fuels Win Over Kenmore/City Honors

September 13, 2018

BARKER -- The Varsity Field Hockey team defeated Kenmore by a 6-0 margin on Thursday. Lena Fazzolari, Rachel Hurtgam, Emily Wagner, Katrina Clare, Ciara Gregoire, and Natalie Bruning all scored for Barker. Wagner, who scored on a penalty stroke, also added an assist.

Megan Hotaling and Paige Sandolfini shared the shutout win in goal.

Ella Gooding had an impressive game at midfield.

The team is now 3-1 in league play and 4-1 overall. Barker will host Newfane at 4:45 pm on Tuesday.

 

Akron Bests Barker By Familiar 2-1 Score

September 11, 2018

AKRON -- On Tuesday the Lady Raiders Field Hockey team dropped a game to Akron in the battle for first place. Katrina Clare's second half goal on a penalty corner gave Barker a 1-0 lead, but Akron answered back within 2 minutes to tie the score, also on a penalty corner. Madison Gancasz assited on the Barker goal.

In overtime Akron would again score on a penalty corner to win the game 2-1. Rachel Hurtgam, Ciara Gregoire and Ella Gooding all played well in the loss.

Barker drops to second place behind undefeated Akron and Roy-Hart. The team will host Kenmore/City Honors on Thursday at 5:00 pm.

 

Sandolfini Makes 2 Saves In Victory Over Wilson

September 6, 2018

BARKER -- Katrina Clare scored 2 goals while Ciara Gregoire, Lena Fazzolari and Rachel Hurtgam all netted 1 goal each in the Varsity Field Hockey team’s win over Wilson on Thursday. Emily Wagner and Clare both added an assist for the team.

Paige Sandolfini made 2 saves in the first half for the Lady Raiders.

Barker is now 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the N-O League. The girls will travel to Akron on Tuesday for a 4:45 start time.

 

Clare Nets Hat Trick At Nichols

September 4, 2018

BUFFALO -- Katrina Clare led the scoring for Barker at Nichols on Tuesday with a hat trick as she scored the first 3 goals of the game en route to a 6-0 victory. Lena Fazzolari added 1 while Rachel Hurtgam chipped in with 2. Madison Gancasz, Hurtgam, Ciara Gregoire, and Natalie Bruning all added 1 assist.

Megan Hotaling started in goal for the Lady Raiders and she split time with Paige Sandolfini. Neither goalkeeper saw a shot on goal.

The team is now 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the league.

Barker will host Wilson on Thursday at 4:45 PM.  

 

Hurtgam Opens 2018 Campaign With 2 Goals And An Assist

August 30, 2018

BARKER -- The Varsity Lady Raiders Field Hockey team opened the 2018 season with a 7-2 victory over Medina on Thursday. Rachel Hurtgam and Katrina Clare both scored 2 goals and added an assist. Also scoring for Barker was Ciara Gregoire, Natalie Bruning and Madison Gancasz. Bruning, Lena Fazzolari and Kaedynce Schumacher all had an assist.

Paige Sandolfini split time with Megan Hotaling in goal. Both made 1 save and allowed 1 goal. Schumacher had a defensive save in the second half to keep the ball out of the goal cage.

Barker will travel to Nichols on Tuesday for a 4:30 PM start.