Freedom’s field hockey team is in a rough stretch and the Patriots hope it won’t be too late to get things back in order before the season closes out.

The Patriots (3-6) are in the midst of a three-game losing streak heading into this week, but they have an opportunity to claw their way toward .500 this week with the slate of competition on the schedule this week.

Facing some of the East Penn Conference’s top teams over the past week, Freedom has dropped contests to Parkland, Northampton and Easton by a combined 15-1 score line.

“Middle of the season we are now up against tough competition,” said Freedom head coach Brianna Musselman. “At this point we are currently better than last year, since our record was 3-15. Plus, we have teams to play against this year still that we beat last year.”

Musselman hopes that happens this week, starting with Monday’s contest with Pocono Mountain West (2-7). Freedom then plays Pocono Mountain East (9-1) on Wednesday before rounding out the week against Bethlehem Catholic (2-6) on Friday.

It is vital for the Pates to grab at least two wins this week to keep their District 11 playoff hopes alive.

“Looking ahead on the upcoming weeks we will face teams that I expect to my team compete well against,” Musselman said. “Although it does depend on how we show up and the energy we bring to the field, which is something we need to work on.”

Liberty (6-1-2) have kept things on the front foot this season, as their only loss came to Easton two weeks ago. The Hurricanes have Whitehall (2-7), Pleasant Valley (1-8) and Allen (2-6) this week, where they’ll be looking to sweep the competition and solidify an EPC playoff berth.

Bethlehem Catholic (2-6) look to snap a two-game losing streak when they took on East Stroudsburg South (2-7) on Monday. Parkland (7-20 is next on tap for the Hawks on Wednesday before closing the week out against Freedom.