Field Hockey | 9/12/2023 11:31:00 AM

In a surprising turn of events, Cathedral Catholic High School emerged victorious against Torrey Pines High School in a field hockey game held on Monday, September 11th. This matchup was marked by a significant contrast in pre-season rankings and records.

Before the season began, Torrey Pines was riding high, boasting a third-place ranking in San Diego with an impressive record of 24 wins and 3 losses. In contrast, Cathedral Catholic was ranked eighth in San Diego and had a less favorable record of 11 wins and 11 losses.

Cathedral Catholic's Kate Stuart '24, wearing jersey number 5, emerged as the star of the game by scoring both of her team's goals. The first goal was set up by Cameron Corzine '25, who wears number 9, showing great teamwork and coordination within the Cathedral squad. The second goal was the result of an assist by Talia Sun '26, emphasizing the versatility of their attack.

While the offense played a crucial role, Julia Morris '25 and Briley Volpp '24 played an outstanding game defensively. Their strong defensive performance was instrumental in limiting Torrey Pines to just one goal.

Ultimately, Cathedral Catholic secured a 2-1 victory over Torrey Pines, defying the pre-season rankings and expectations. This impressive win propelled Cathedral Catholic to a higher national ranking, as they moved up to 17th place according to MaxPreps.