Four different players scored for Carlisle field hockey in a 4-1 defeat at Big Spring in non-divisional action Wednesday.

The win likely secures a playoff spot for the Thundering Herd, who finish the regular season at 9-9 and currently sit at No. 11 in the District 3 Class 3A power rankings.

The top 14 teams make the bracket. Results could push the Thundering Herd up or down a spot, but their qualification is all but certain.

Emma Shope, Myla Nealy, Saphira Garcia and Emily Serafin scored for Carlisle in the win while Delana Karhnak and Iso Forbes provided assists.

If results hold, the Thundering Herd would open the district playoffs at Dallastown (14-3-1) and would play the winner of Conestoga Valley (17-1) and Hempfield (6-11), should they advance.

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