Pothos Nets Hat Trick as Old Tappan Shuts Out Demarest 4-0

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Pothos Hat Trick Leads Old Tappan Past Demarest in Season Opener

Old Tappan opened its 2025 season with a statement win, shutting out Demarest 4-0 on Thursday afternoon.

Caroline Ognibene gave the Golden Knights an early lead in the first period, finishing off a setup from Nina Caunedo. From there, junior sophomore Elena Pothos took control, scoring three straight goals to record a hat trick. Two of her tallies came in the second period, both assisted by Isabella Zingarelli, before she capped the scoring in the third.

Goalie Lea Savino anchored the defense with nine saves to secure the shutout. Demarest keeper Arianna Steiner stopped seven shots in the loss.

Old Tappan improved to 1-0 with the win.

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