Derrico, Lee Spark Old Tappan in Tight Win Over River Dell

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Old Tappan picked up its fifth win of the season with an 11–9 victory over River Dell on Monday afternoon. Annabelle Lee led the charge with five goals, while Mia Derrico added three goals and two assists. The Golden Knights got off to a fast start, scoring three goals in the first quarter and building a 9–5 lead heading into the final frame. Charlotte Malady scored twice and Nina Caunedo added one goal in the win.

River Dell made a late push in the fourth quarter, scoring four times, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Old Tappan’s lead. Hope Arturi led River Dell with four points, and both Samantha Allen and Megan Hartnett scored twice. Goalie Jaley Mazzetti made nine saves for Old Tappan, while Samantha Idiculla stopped 13 shots for River Dell.

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