Concord field hockey continued their strong start with a solid 6-0 performance Nashua High School North win at Rollins Park. The Tide’s attack was well-balanced and persistent as the goals were spread throughout all four quarters.

In total, Concord had 25 shots on target and five penalty corners on Wednesday, and the Titans’ keeper, Mya Zibolis, had a productive day in goal with 11 saves.

Junior defender Emma Pelletier scored her first varsity goal five minutes into the third quarter off a lose ball she scooped into the right side of the net after a corner. Amy Desrochers provided the assist for Pelletier’s goal and dished another one to Elliana Wing less than two minutes later.

Notably, Concord was very efficient at takeaways, gaining control from the Titans (0-2) and quickly sending the ball forward through high-flying aerials and line-drive passes.

As a result, they were able to create many counter-attacking chances while Nashua regrouped.

Nashua’s team ran hard all game and showed perseverance in the face of an adverse scoreline. The coaches on both sides urged the girls to keep pushing through the late-season heat.

Despite the successful early start to the season (2-0), Nicole Armaganian, Concord’s head coach, believes the team can continue to improve.

“We’re working on communicating. Somebody calling the ball and the other person knowing to pull off, and then who should go for the ball, particularly on the strong side,” she said.

The Titans were unable to create many scoring chances but showed signs of improvement within the game. They got two penalty corners but were not clinical in the circle.

Concord’s first and last goals were scored by senior forward Lilly Merrill, who has strong instincts in the circle. Senior forward, Alyssa McGonigle also scored two goals in the first half. The two finished the jobs started by their midfield’s long balls and their defense’s high press throughout the game.

“We are practicing more side-to-side, because we do have a tendency to go down the middle,” said Armaganian. “It’s not always open, and it crowds the middle sometimes so we’re trying to make an effort of keeping the game wide.”