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Thursday, September 4, 2014 © Hersam Acorn Newspapers

Defending State Champs Wilton Field Hockey

Looks to Rebuild, Repeat

By J.B. Cozens

With only four starters back from last year’s Class M state championship squad, the Wilton High field hockey
team opens the season next week with a little more uncertainty than in recent years. That doesn’t necessarily
mean the three-time defending state champ won’t carry on the team’s run of success. There is plenty of young
talent moving up the ranks, and coach Deirdre Hynes said it’s a question of putting the right people in the right
spots, developing chemistry, and working hard to become a team.

“This team is as capable of any of the past teams I’ve coached. It’s a matter of getting everybody playing with
each other,” said Hynes.

Wilton is coming off a banner year, going 21-2 en route to the state title. The team set team records for fewest
goals allowed in a season (five) and most shutouts (19). On the season, the Warriors outscored opponents 84-5.

Eight starters are gone, however, from that team. Most notably is midfielder Madison Hendry, a second-team
all-American last season who led the team with 20 goals and 23 assists. The team also graduated two other four-