Hereford’s field hockey team pulled out a close win over Baltimore County rival Towson, 3-1, on Wednesday afternoon.
Rennie Takersley, Allie Hackbarth and Julia DeNuzzio each scored for the host Bulls while Caroline Clancy, Meghan Rock, Kathleen Hilberg, Lavy Aghazarian all assisted on a goal. Goalie Missy Betsil made 19 saves.
Hereford improved to 6-2 overall and 5-0 in the Baltimore County Heron Division. With three games left and a half game lead over Dulaney, the Bulls are in the driver’s seat for the title.
Sara Beach scored the Generals (2-8, 2-4) goal which was assisted by Molly Broom. Keeper Megan Pullin stopped 21 shots.
Hereford 3, Towson 1
T 1 0 — 1
H 2 1 — 3
Goals: T-Beach; H-Takersley, Hackbarth, DeNuzzio.
Assists: T-Broom; H-Clancy, Rock, Hilberg, Aghazarian.
Saves: T-Pullin 21; H-Betsil 19.