Two close games tested the young Gloucester High School varsity field hockey team, but the determined Dukes prevailed in both recent outings to boost their record to 9-0. 

The Gloucester girls hosted Kellam on Tuesday and came away with a 1-0 win. “It was one of those games where you dominate play but the score doesn’t reflect that,” said Gloucester coach Mike Miller.

“We had 20 to 25 shots on goal, while they had maybe one or two. They had an exceptional goalkeeper, and Kellam is just one of those good teams out of the Beach,” Miller said. 

While dominating play, Gloucester did not get on the board until there were only 12 minutes left in the game. The Dukes were attacking the Kellam goal when a shot bounced off the keeper’s pads. Junior Elizabeth Thomas was there to put it in the cage for the 1-0 Gloucester advantage.

Last Thursday, the Dukes faced a challenge from the visiting Menchville Monarchs. Gloucester scored first, but the Mon...