Wednesday’s South Jersey roundup: Eastern field hockey advances to Tournament of Champions final
The top games and performances from Wednesday's South Jersey action.
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Ryleigh Heck scored four goals in the first half as Eastern defeated West Essex, 10-0, in the semifinals of the NJSIAA Field Hockey Tournament of Champions on Wednesday.
Riley Hudson had a hat trick, and Amanda Middleman, Kara Heck, and Madison Guyer added goals.
In the other semifinal, Anabelle Brodeur scored as Oak Knoll defeated Moorestown, 1-0. Moorestown goalie Lauren Pickul saved 13 shots in the loss.
Eastern and Oak Knoll will face each other in the Tournament of Champions title game on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Kean University.
Boys’ Soccer
Colin Bridges and Gorken Ozdemir scored in the second half as Glassboro defeated Highland Park in the Group 1 semifinals. Justin Tongue had an assist, and goalkeeper Griffin Rogers made four saves. Glassboro will play New Providence in the Group 1 championship on Saturday at Kean University.
Girls’ Soccer
In the Group 1 semifinals, Audubon upset three-time defending champion Shore Regional, 2-1. Emily McGrath scored. Audubon will play in its first ever state title game against Glen Ridge on Saturday at Kean University.