Broadneck Falls In Field Hockey Final

Broadneck’s field hockey team has suffered two shutouts and three public school losses in the last three seasons combined. All three came against the same foe.

Once again on Saturday, Crofton proved to be kryptonite for the Bruins, as the Cardinals blanked Broadneck 2-0 to repeat as Class 4A state champions.

Two goals, both from corners, in the middle periods gave Crofton the breathing space they needed to clog passing lanes and make life difficult for Broadneck. The Bruins still had plenty of chances to score, including two point-blank open-goal chances where they just couldn’t get a stick on the ball.

“It’s disappointing to see it end that way, because we worked so hard, but I’m proud of everyone. We tried to connect, and it just didn’t go our way today,” said Broadneck senior midfielder Faith Everett. “It was a competitive game and it could have gone either way.”

Meanwhile, Crofton had opportunities of their own, scoring on two corners and nearly netting on two others, only for Clare Imber to clear off the line in both instances.

The Bruins racked up five corners in the first quarter and had nine in the game overall, but they couldn’t solve Crofton goalie Ryleigh Osborne.

It was a rematch of the 2023 Class 4A semifinal, which Crofton won by an identical score. This time, the battle was for all the marbles.

“I’m proud of my team; they have one heck of a goalie,” said Broadneck coach Shannon Hanratty.