Field Hockey Team Defeats Mendham in Season Opener

The Chatham High School Cougars are off to a strong start in the fall sports season this year.

On Wednesday, Sept. 5:

The girls tennis team defeated Parsippany Hills 5-0 in the first match of the season. The following girls were victorious in their respective matches:

• First Singles - Emily Srocynski
• Second Singles - Kendal Contri
• Third Singles - Alison Ramsland
• First Doubles - Julia Edgar and Ashley Perselay
• Second Doubles - Katie Howard-Johnson and Jess Sullivan

The JV girls tennis team defeated Parsippany Hills 13-0.

On Thursday, Sept. 6:

The girls field hockey team defeated Mendham 3-2. Freshman forward Jess Barry scored her first varsity goal with 5:09 left in the second half to break a 2-2 tie. Barry took a cross from senior forward Hannah Reader and used a reverse sweep to score the game winner. Reader and junior Danielle Melchionna both finished with a goal and an assist.

The JV girls field hockey team defeated Mendham 3-0.

The following games are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7:

• Football travels to Montville for a 7 p.m. game
• Girls soccer hosts Parsippany Hills at 4 p.m.
• Boys soccer travels to Parsippany Hills at 4 p.m.
• Volleyball travels to Morristown for a 4 p.m. game.
• Girls tennis team travels to Morristown for a 4 p.m. game.
• Boys and girls cross country compete in the Randolph Invitational at 6 p.m.
• JV girls soccer hosts Parsippany Hills at 4 p.m.
• JV boys soccer travels to Parsippany Hills at 4 p.m.
• JV volleyball hosts Morristown at 4 p.m.

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