After a slow start to the season, Bethlehem Catholic’s field hockey team hopes things could be changing in their fortune heading into this week.

After dropping three straight contests to start the season, the Hawks have now won two straight games to bring their record to 2-3.

Becahi has knocked enjoy success against their EPC counterparts from the north, topping East Stroudsburg North 3-0 and Pleasant Valley 4-1 last Friday.

Getting in the win column is something head coach Lucas Wilde hopes can start some momentum for the team.

“The first win of the season was a good one to get,” said Wilde. “The EPC and District 11 is one of the most challenging leagues/districts in the state, maybe even the country. We are always looking to gain momentum and start stringing a series of good games together. Any team in the league has the chance to win, so we have to take each game as it comes and know that every team has the skill and desire to compete and be successful on any given day.”

The Hawks have a stretch of four more games against EPC team from the north over the next week, however two of those games this week come against Stroudsburg (4-2) and Pocono Mountain East (5-0).

Still, Wilde is looking for improvement along the way and wants to see continued growth.

“We need to continue to strengthen our depth and incorporate some of the less experienced players into the lineup so they can grow their games,” he said. “We have some younger players playing some major minutes and roles. They are beginning to really look comfortable, and I’m hoping they will continue to step up and make an impact on the team. The veteran experience on the team has really helped in guiding the younger players on the team and helped them in focusing on their responsibilities.”

Liberty continues to lead the pack for Bethlehem teams as they sat at 3-1-1 heading into this week, suffering their first loss last week in a 5-1 defeat to Easton. Games with Pocono Mountain East and Parkland (4-1) are now on deck for this week as the Hurricanes hit a tougher part of the schedule.

Freedom (3-4) saw a two-game win streak come to an end against the Trojans last week, losing 4-0 to the Trojans. Things don’t get any easier this week with Northampton (4-2), Easton (6-0) and Emmaus (6-0) on tap.