The Gloucester High School varsity girls’ field hockey team closed out an amazing 2013 season on Monday with a perfect 16-0 record that includes 15 shutouts. The Dukes did not allow a goal until Hickory scored against them twice on Oct. 15. That put little tarnish on a record that now stands at 126 goals scored while only allowing two.

Gloucester had to travel to Great Bridge for its last game of the regular season on Monday, but the girls were not alone when they arrived. GHS coach Mike Miller said a crowd of fans also made the trip to back the Dukes. “We had more parents show up than Great Bridge. We’ve been very fortunate to have a great support system,” Miller said.

The Gloucester girls did not disappoint and delivered a five-goal shutout to the host Wildcats. “We were really flat when we got there and we had to have a discussion,” Miller said. “Then we came out and scored two quick goals. I’m still amazed, and very proud, of the way they come together as a group.”

The Dukes shared their scoring opportunities and got goals from Kayla Sadler, Cassidy Goodwin, Tori Harwood, Courtnie Greene and Ashley Bohi. Goodwin also provided two assists; assists were also contributed by Simone Gayle, Sadler and Greene.

Also in recent action, Gloucester shut out Hampton for the second time this season in a 6-0 game Oct. 16 on the Crabbers’ field. Miller left his starters on the bench for the rematch. “Basically I played the girls that didn’t play against Hickory,” he said. Sam West and Lauren Petty scored twice and goals were produced by Brittany Romero and Gayle. West and Bohi had two assists each and assists were credited to Megan Zens and Gayle.

Tournament starts Monday

Gloucester gets a first-round bye in the Conference 10 Tournament that begins Monday at Christopher Newport University. The Dukes are scheduled to play a not-yet-determined opponent on Wednesday, Oct. 30, with the championship game slated for Nov. 1.