The Gloucester High School varsity field hockey team claimed the Virginia High School League’s Class 4 Region A title last Thursday night after beating the Warhill Lions, 2-1, in overtime at Wanner Stadium in Williamsburg. Ayla Fernandes scored for the Lady Dukes during the first half of the match. Gloucester kept a 1-0 lead until the Lions finally scored in the second half. Maddie Rowe scored the game-winning goal for Gloucester in overtime, securing the Lady Dukes the region title. She was assisted by Jenna Seaton. The Lady Dukes will play in the Class 4 state quarterfinals on Saturday at Dukes Stadium, beginning at 1 p.m., against the Hanover Hawks. District honors Several members of the GHS varsity field hockey team have been selected for Bay Rivers District honors. They include Jenna Seaton and Charlotte Houtz (first team); Maddie Rowe, Aaliyah Mattocks and Addison Wymer (second team); and Ryleigh Rondeau and Amelia Santiago (honorable mention).

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