Two Falcons field hockey teams squared off to determine the champion of the West Coast Classic Saturday afternoon.

Like in their semifinal victory against Bishop’s, Scripps Ranch scored early, this time on a penalty shot off a corner from junior Sammy Ippolito.

That would ultimately be the difference as Scripps Ranch held on for 1-0 championship win against the tournament hosts, Torrey Pines.

“It was super important,” Ippolito said of scoring early. “I knew that Torrey Pines was going to come out hard because they’re a great team. So, I’m glad we got that one.”

Ippolito has been the centerpiece to this Scripps Ranch team, playing a huge role on both sides of the ball.

“Sammy is instrumental to our game,” Scripps Ranch head coach Elizabeth Jacobs said. “She’s one of the ones on our def

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