ACCORD, N.Y. — Samantha Schneller scored three goals as Rondout Valley High’s field hockey team beat Pine Plains 6-0 to capture the Section 9 Class C title on its home field on Friday, Oct. 31.

The Ganders (16-1) will host a subregional state playoff game at 6p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 against a Section 1 opponent to be determined.

Ella Schoonmaker gave the Ganders a 1-0 lead on an unassisted goal with 7:01 remaining in the first quarter. Schneller got her first tally to make it 2-0 with 4:38 left in the first quarter.

Schneller gave Rondout Valley a 3-0 halftime lead by converting a feed from Ella Morse late in the second quarter.

Audrey Dennin and Schneller each scored unassisted goals in the third quarter to up the lead to 5-0.

Jasmine McNeil closed out the scoring on an assist from

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