It was a nail-biter as the Whitman Wildcats edged out the Huntington Blue Devils, 3–2, in an exciting matchup that kept fans on their feet until the final whistle.

Whitman came out strong, scoring three goals in the first half to establish what looked like a comfortable lead. Standout performances led the Wildcats’ offense from Alaina Pape, who netted two goals, and Kate Macaluso, who added another to round out the scoring. In net, goalie Andy Devinney came up big with nine saves, keeping the Wildcats in control early on.

But Huntington refused to back down. The Blue Devils battled back in the second half with goals from Caroline Mitek and Charlotte Kindelmann, cutting the lead to just one. Huntington’s relentless pressure tested Whitman’s defense, while goalkeeper Kathleen Cocoman made an impressive 15 saves to keep her team within striking distance.

In the end, Whitman’s defense held strong in the final minutes, securing a hard-fought 3–2 win and another statement victory for the Wildcats.

Both teams showed grit, skill, and determination in what proved to be one of the most competitive matches of the season.

This student media report is brought to you by Section XI team reporter Emma Polinsky.