Hat-tricks power CBC demolition of YMHC-Pegasus in women’s A1 hockey division

CBC’s offensive juggernaut rolled on last weekend in the Eastern Goldfields Hockey Association’s women’s A1 division when hat-tricks to Kirst Smith and Ashley Dawson powered a 12-0 win against YMHC-Pegasus.

In another display of the squad’s firepower, Smith and Dawson were supported by Kate Wood’s two goals.

The rout was completed by a conversion each to Lauren Puckett, Zoe Thiel, Ziva Casey and Courtney Armstrong.

It was ominous form from CBC, whose 2023 premiership campaign was underpinned by 90 goals during the qualifiers.

Armstrong was best on ground, with Kate Bereth, Meghann Gallagher and Addison Walters tireless performers in a losing effort.

CBC have launched their premiership defence with back-to-back wins.

In the other match in the division, Emma McFall and Meg Read scored a goal each for Mines but it was matched in Norths’ camp by Rachel Harding and Madeline Roberts in a 2-2 draw.

CBC also head the men’s A1 standings after Chris Connolly’s two goals sparked a 6-1 win against YMHC.

Sam McGinty capped off a best afield display with a goal for the winners, while Luke Maxfield was the scorer for YMHC.

Second-placed Norths cruised to a 7-2 win against Pegasus.

The women’s A2 division was highlighted by Jess Reghenzani’s five goals in CBC’s 11-0 triumph over YMHC.

Week four fixtures open on Friday from 6.30pm with A2 matches and continue on Saturday when Mines play Pegasus in the men’s A1 division.

Results:

A2 women:

Veterans d Mines 2-1; Norths d Pegasus 7-1; CBC d YMHC 11-0.

A2 men:

Norths d Pegasus 2-0; CBC d YMHC 3-2.

Ladders:

A1 men:

CBC 7 points; Norths 6; YMHC 3; Mines 1; Pegasus 0.

A1 women:

CBC 6 points; Norths 4; Mines 1; YMHC-Pegasus 0.

A2 men:

CBC 9 points; Norths 6; YMHC 3; Pegasus 0; Mines 0.

A2 women:

Norths 9 points; CBC 9; Veterans 4; Pegasus 1; Mines 1; YMHC 1.