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Sparta beats Pope John in field hockey

| 26 Sep 2017 | 06:53
    In recognition of Senior Night Sparta senior Jillian VanFleet runs beneath teammates raised sticks in celebration of her contribution to the field hockey team. VanFleet scored one goal. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
    In recognition of Senior Night Sparta senior Jillian VanFleet runs beneath teammates raised sticks in celebration of her contribution to the field hockey team. VanFleet scored one goal. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
    Sparta's Jillian VanFleet (16) scored the first goal of the game in the first period.
    Sparta's Jillian VanFleet (16) scored the first goal of the game in the first period.
    A Sparta Spartan and a Pope John Lion use their sticks to reach for the ball in the first period.
    A Sparta Spartan and a Pope John Lion use their sticks to reach for the ball in the first period.
    Pope John's Sierra Benson challenges Sparta's Jillian VanFleet for control of the ball in the first period.
    Pope John's Sierra Benson challenges Sparta's Jillian VanFleet for control of the ball in the first period.
    Pope John's Adriana Purcell battles Sparta's Lauren Groff for control of the ball.
    Pope John's Adriana Purcell battles Sparta's Lauren Groff for control of the ball.

SPARTA — Sparta High School defeated Pope John XXIII Regional High School in varsity field hockey on Monday, September 25, 2017. The final score was 2-1. The game took place at Sparta High School in Sparta Township, New Jersey. Sparta High School defeated Pope John XXIII Regional High School in varsity field hockey on Monday, September 25, 2017. The final score was 2-1. The game took place at Sparta High School in Sparta Township, New Jersey. It was Seniors Night and the Sparta Spartans held a small ceremony before the start of the contest by recognizing senior field hockey players Hope Nafis, Alexis Gudenkauf, Jillian VanFleet, Maria Strongilos, Lauren Zanetakos and Angela Forziati for their contribution to the team. Bella Tracy and Jillian VanFleet each scored one goal for Sparta. Hope Nafis contributed two assists for Sparta. Sparta goalkeeper Angela Elzind made eleven saves. Katie Yarussi scored one goal for Pope John. Goalkeeper Ciera Smith made seven saves for Pope John. Team records: Pope John Lions 2-6-1. Sparta Spartans 2-7.