Field Hockey
HEAD COACH: Elizabeth Obold
ASSISTANT COACH:
FINAL 2020 RECORD: 0-0-0
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: --/-- (+/-0 differential)
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2019
RECORD: 7-0-3
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: 20/3 (+17 differential)
Nov. 1: Independence 0, Tatnall 0
The visiting Patriots earned a fourth consecutive shutout - and their seventh overall - to clinch an unbeaten season.
Oct. 29: Independence 4, Wilmington Christian 0
Katie recorded two goals and one assist, Jane also scored twice and Kirsten added an assist for the visiting Patriots.
Oct. 24: Independence 0, Tower Hill 0
The visiting Patriots earned their fifth shutout in eight games this fall.
Oct. 17: Independence 1, Tower Hill 0
Layne dodged the opposing goalie and netted the lone goal of the game for the host Patriots.
Oct. 15: Independence 1, Tatnall 1
Jane scored for the host Patriots.
Oct. 10: Independence 1, Wilmington Friends 0
Katie netted the lone goal on a corner for the host Patriots, who did not allow a shot on goal.
Oct. 8: Independence 2, H.B. duPont 1
Katie scored on a corner play and assisted a goal by Jane to help lift the host Patriots.
Oct. 1: Independence 7, St. Anne’s 1
Katie recorded three goals and two assists, Jane and Kirsten both scored twice and Julia added an assist for the visiting Patriots.
Sept. 26: Independence 2, Wilmington Christian 0
Katie netted both goals unassisted for the host Patriots, who received a shutdown defensive performance.
Sept. 20: Independence 2, Wilmington Friends 0
Jane scored with an assist from Julia for the visiting Patriots, while Katie netted a goal off a feed from Kirsten.
Final Season Statistics
Katie – 10 goals, 4 assists (14 points)
Jane – 7 goals (7 points)
Kirsten – 2 goals, 2 assists (4 points)
Julia – 2 assists (2 points)
Layne – 1 goal (1 point)
2018
RECORD: 1-5-2
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: 2/19 (-17 differential)
Nov. 8: Wilmington Christian 3, Independence 0
The visiting Patriots concluded their season.
Nov. 7: Independence 1, Sanford 1
Jane scored for the visiting Patriots in their second consecutive tie.
Oct. 30: Independence 0, Wilmington Christian 0
Katy made several key saves for the host Patriots.
Oct. 25: Tower Hill 3, Independence 0
The Patriots opened a four-game home stand.
Oct. 17: Tower Hill 6, Independence 0
The Patriots fell on the road in the first of back-to-back games with the Hillers.
Oct. 16: Tatnall 3, Independence 0
The Patriots battled hard in the road loss.
Oct. 11: Wilmington Friends 3, Independence 0
The Patriots battled hard in the road loss.
Oct. 4: Independence 1, Sanford 0
Ava scored unassisted and goalie Katy anchored the shutout defensive performance for the host Patriots.
Final Season Statistics
Ava – 1 goal (1 point)
Jane – 1 goal (1 point)
2017
RECORD: 2-6-2
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: 8/15 (-7 differential)
Payton and the defense turned in a strong performance for the host Patriots in their season finale.
Nov. 1: Tatnall 3, Independence 1
Emma deflected in Rachel’s shot for the visiting Patriots’ lone goal. The teams entered halftime tied at 1.
Oct. 31: Independence 2, Wilmington Christian 0
Rachel scored unassisted in the first half and Liv added an insurance goal in the second half on a rebound for the visiting Patriots, who netted both goals on corners. In her first time in net, Noelle made a key save at the end of the game to preserve the shutout.
Oct. 26: Tower Hill 3, Independence 0
Payton made several strong saves and Layla played well on defense for the visiting Patriots.
Oct. 24: Independence 3, Sanford 0
Rachel, Liv and Emma all scored in the second half for the host Patriots, who earned their first victory of the season. Charis added an assist on Emma's goal.
Oct. 17: Tatnall 2, Independence 0
Charis turned in a strong performance at forward for the host Patriots, while Liv and Rachel created several offensive corner opportunities.
Oct. 12: Wilmington Friends 2, Independence 1
Liv scored off a feed from Rachel for the host Patriots, who trailed 2-1 at halftime.
Oct. 5: Independence 1, St. Anne's 1
Rachel scored unassisted for the visiting Patriots, who led 1-0 at halftime.
Oct. 4: Sanford 1, Independence 0
Payton made several big saves for the visiting Patriots.
Sept. 22: Wilmington Friends 3, Independence 0
Payton turned in a strong performance in goal and Emma provided a steady presence in the midfield for the visiting Patriots, who trailed 1-0 at halftime.
Final Season Statistics
Rachel – 3 goals, 2 assists (5 points)
Liv – 3 goals (3 points)
Emma – 2 goals (2 points)
Charis – 1 assist (1 point)
2016
RECORD: 3-5-2
GOALS SCORED/ALLOWED: 5/8 (-3 differential)
Nov. 4: Independence 2, Wilmington Christian 0
Charis and Sophia both scored for the host Patriots, who finished the season with five shutouts in 10 games played.
Nov. 2: Independence 0, Tatnall 0
The host Patriots battled to their second scoreless tie of the season.
Nov. 1: Wilmington Friends 1, Independence 0
The host Patriots continued their strong defensive play.
Oct. 28: Tower Hill 1, Independence 0
The host Patriots generated strong offensive pressure and played well defensively but found themselves shut out for a third-straight game.
Oct. 25: Sanford 1, Independence 0
The Patriots concluded a four-game road stretch.
Oct. 19: Tower Hill 2, Independence 0
The Patriots battled hard in the road loss.
Oct. 18: Independence 2, Tatnall 0
Olivia scored on a corner in the first half, with Rachel assisting, and Elana assisted Sophia in the second half for the visiting Patriots. Caroline turned in a dominant defensive performance to help preserve Independence’s third shutout in four games this season.
Oct. 13: Wilmington Friends 3, Independence 0
Charis and Emma generated offensive pressure in the second half for the visiting Patriots.
Oct. 6: Independence 1, St. Anne’s 0
Natalie deflected in Rachel’s shot to score the game-winner for the host Patriots, while Holly turned in another dominant performance across the field.
Oct. 5: Independence 0, Sanford 0
Holly controlled the midfield in a standout performance for the host Patriots.
Final Season Statistics
Sophia – 2 goals (2 points)
Rachel – 2 assists (2 points)
Charis – 1 goal (1 point)
Olivia – 1 goal (1 point)
Natalie – 1 goal (1 point)
Elana – 1 assist (1 point)
2015
Nov. 3: Independence 2, Tatnall 0
Maddie and Sophia scored and Katy assisted both goals for the visiting Patriots (2-7-1), who led 1-0 at halftime. Independence rallied to finish the season 2-2-1 in its last five games after an 0-5 start.
Oct. 29: Tower Hill 3, Independence 0
The visiting Patriots drop to 1-7-1 on the season.
Oct. 27: Sanford 2, Independence 0 ("Play for Pink")
The host Patriots fall to 1-6-1 on the season.
Oct. 21: Independence 0, Westtown (Pa.) 0 OT
The host Patriots (1-5-1) recorded their second consecutive shutout in the scoreless tie.
Oct. 20: Independence 1, Tatnall 0
Katy took a shot that Sophia tipped in to net the first goal of the season for the host Patriots (1-5) and lift them to their first victory. The game marked the fourth time that Independence’s defense held an opponent to one goal or fewer during the 2015 campaign.
Oct. 15: Wilmington Friends 1, Independence 0
The host Patriots (0-5) kept the game scoreless until five minutes left in regulation.
Oct. 7: Sanford 1, Independence 0
The visiting Patriots fall to 0-4 on the season.
Oct. 1: Wilmington Friends 2, Independence 0
The visiting Patriots drop to 0-3 on the season.
Sept. 29: St. Anne's 1, Independence 0
The host Patriots fall to 0-2 on the season.
Sept. 24: Tower Hill 5, Independence 0
The host Patriots (0-1) trailed 3-0 at halftime.
Final Season Statistics
Katy – 3 assists (3 points)
Sophia – 2 goals (2 points)
Maddie – 1 goal (1 point)
2014
Nov. 5: Independence 5, Sanford 0
Gianna (assist) and Jane both scored twice, Meghan added one goal and one assist and Graham dished out two helpers for the visiting Patriots (5-1-2), who also received an assist from Katy. Independence finished its season with five shutouts and outscored the opposition 19-6.
Oct. 30: Independence 1, Tower Hill 1
Katy scored a first-half goal off a corner, with an assist from Meghan, as the host Patriots (4-1-2) tied the Hillers for the second time this season.
Oct. 29: Independence 1, Tatnall 0
Gianna scored the lone goal on an assist from Katy to lift the host Patriots (4-1-1).
Oct. 24: Upland Country Day School (Pa.) 4, Independence 0
The host Patriots (3-1-1) suffered their first loss of the season.
Oct. 14: Independence 3, Tatnall 1
Caroline recorded one goal and one assist, Meghan and Katy also scored and Gianna added a helper for the visiting Patriots (3-0-1).
Oct. 8: Independence 4, Sanford 0
The host Patriots (2-0-1) received goals from Meghan, Lily, Caroline and Jane.
Oct. 3: Independence 5, Westtown (Pa.) 0
Gianna netted a hat trick and Meghan and Lily each scored once for the visiting Patriots (1-0-1).
Sept. 25: Independence 0, Tower Hill 0
The Patriots (0-0-1) opened their season with a scoreless tie on the road.
Final Season Statistics
Gianna – 6 goals, 2 assists (8 points)
Meghan – 4 goals, 2 assists (6 points)
Katy – 2 goals, 2 assists (4 points)
Jane – 3 goals (3 points)
Caroline – 2 goals, 1 assist (3 points)
Lily – 2 goals (2 points)
Graham – 2 assists (2 points)