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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

Hornet field hockey team shuts out Northampton

The Emmaus field hockey team remains tied atop the East Penn Conference standings as the 2026 season nears the halfway mark.

Emmaus beat Cumberland Valley 4-1 Saturday.

Four different Hornets scored goals in the game as Gracie Huffer, Ellie Fields, Madi Lenig and Ella Horner each had one goal against CV. Marissa Gigliotti assisted on two goals, while Huffer and Lenig had one assist each.

Emily Romano made nine saves for Emmaus, which outshot Cumberland Valley 17-11 and had a 10-7 edge in penalty corners.

Emmaus beat Northampton 7-0 last Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Gracie Huffer and Megan Martino each scored a pair of goals in the win. Avery Rudoi, Elna Rosati and Elin Rainford also found the back of the net against the Kids.

Horner assisted on three goals in the game, while Huffer assisted on two and Madi Lenig had one assist. Emeryson Lausch and Gigliotti also assisted on goals.

Romano made three saves as Emmaus outshot Northampton 26-3 and held a 9-1 edge in corners in the win.

The Hornets improved to 8-0 overall and 6-0 in East Penn Conference games. They are tied with Parkland (8-1-1 overall; 6-0 EPC) for the lead in the EPC standings and lead the District 11 Class 3A rankings by a comfortable margin over the Trojans.

They are the last two unbeaten teams in the EPC. They will meet in a regular season finale Oct. 13 at Emmaus.

PRESS PHOTO BY MARK LINEBERGEREllie Fields was one of four Hornets to score a goal in a 4-1 win over Cumberland Valley Saturday.