Hand’s hat trick guides Queensbury field hockey past Schuylerville

Written by Dylan McGlynn on September 23, 2022. Posted in Community, Sports.

QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity field hockey team earned a shutout against Schuylerville on Thursday, winning 3-0 at home behind three goals by Dani Hand.

Hand scored twice in the first half, pacing the Spartans to a 2-0 lead at the break. The senior completed the hat trick in the second half, giving Queensbury a 3-0 lead. Ryan Allen and Kaitlyn Barton each picked up assists in the win.

Queensbury had 14 corners to Schuylerville’s 3, while Black Horses goalie Petra Gamage made 19 saves. Abigail Kittell stopped two shots in the win for the Spartans.

Queensbury will return to action when the team hosts Scotia-Glenville at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 27.