NEWBERRY, S.C. -- The Newberry Wolves Field Hockey team opened their spring 2021 season with a 4-0 shutout of the Converse Valkyries at Setzler Field.

Four different players scored for the Wolves. Farai Kawonde led Newberry with a pair of assists. Lily Drury also registered three shots on goal and attempted six shots. Grace Lee had a steller game in goal for the Wolves, only needing to make two saves as the Wolves defense was outstanding, holding Converse to only six shots, two of which were on goal. Newberry had 13 corners on the game while not conceding a corner to the Valkyries.  

Kelli Marshall opening the scoring five minutes into the game, taking a pass from Kawonde and putting in in the back of the net and giving the Wolves a 1-0 lead. They would strike again just before halftime, with Marissa Plumer scoring her first of the season on a corner, extending the Newberry lead to 2-0. Coming out of halftime, Newberry scored within the first two minutes, as Carly Ellis took a pass from Kawonde and put it away, making it 3-0 Newberry. They would score a final goal early in the fourth quarter, as Lily Drury put Converse away for good with her first goal of the season off a pass from Kelsie Collier. 

The Wolves will be back in action on Feb. 23 when they host the Belmont Abbey College Crusaders at Setzler Field. Start time is yet to be announced. Check newberrywolves.com for more information.