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Pearl River Field Hockey Blanks Panas, Advances in Playoffs

Pearl River defeated Panas, 1-0, at home Saturday in the Section 1 field hockey playoffs.

Shannon McKiernan scored the game's only goal on an assist by Sarah Nelson to give Pearl River a 1-0 victory at home against Walter Panas in the first round of the Section 1 field hockey playoffs Saturday.

According to Pearl River Coach Shane Carlacci, this is believed to be the first playoff victory in the program's history. Pearl River (7-6-3) will play next at Lakeland Wednesday.

Adrienne Ammirati had two saves in the shutout for the Pirates.

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Walter Panas goalie Amanda Santos kept her team close, making 23.

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