Eastchester Girls Lacrosse Fell to Sleepy Hollow Tuesday

The Eastchester girls lacrosse team might have lost Tuesday night's game against Sleepy Hollow, but for coach John Osterhoudt, having the highest score wasn't all that mattered.

Knowing Sleepy Hollow had already beaten them earlier in the season, the coach said his focus wasn't on winning, but building on the Eastchester lacrosse program, a program that is only in its second year. 

"The girls have made a great transition," Osterhoudt said. "They work hard, hopefully within the next year or two we'll have a couple more wins on the board."

The game marked the last regular-season home match for Sleepy Hollow. The final score read 19-6, in favor of The Lady Horeseman.

For Sleepy Hollow, the game was all about the team's three senior captains; Rachel Swenson, Taylor Greenberg and Alexis Bateman, who were all recognized for their work on the team before the game started.

"We really pulled up a few girls this year," Sleepy Hollow coach Blair Moynahan said. "It seems like with the senior leadership this team has really gelled and I told them before the game; I've never had a team come together so fast."

Their cohesiveness showed on the field. The girls came out aggressive and dominated the Eagle's side for the first three minutes of play.

The Lady Horsemen were first to get on the board, with two goals in the first minute. The first shot came from senior Alexis Bateman off a Jennifer Angevine assist; the next point came from senior Rachel Swenson. 

The Eagles were finally able to get into Sleepy Hollow territory, after a goal by Hollow's Jennifer Angevine, and came away with one point when Delia Hughes converted a pass from Nicole Gendusa. 

Shortly after ten minutes of play, Angevine scored her sixth goal, putting Sleepy Hollow up by ten points and allowing the clock to continue running during dead-ball time. Eastchester couldn't make a dent in Sleepy's lead, and at the half, Sleepy Hollow held a comfortable 17 points to Eastchester's 4 points.

In the second half, Hollow slowed the game down, passing and waiting out their opportunities. Osterhoudt, told his team to get on the attack while the Lady Horsemen were in stall mode. Eastchester had a more aggressive second half on offense and defense – both teams scored only two points in the second half.

Delia Hughes was the top scorer for Eastchester with two goals. Lauren Pinto, in goal for Eastchester, had a number of blocks, but the defense failed to muster any stance.

This game leaves Eastchester with a record of 1-14-1 and Sleepy Hollow with a 9-5 record. The Eagles next play against Pelham—today at 4:30 at home and Monday at 4:15 at Pelham.