The field hockey team opened the IHSFHA State Series facing Highland Park in a rain-soaked afternoon. The Caxys controlled possession throughout the match and scored the decisive goal in the third quarter. Emma Swanson ’25 tallied the eventual game-winner for LFA as the two sides went back-and-forth for the remainder of the third quarter and into the fourth quarter.

The Caxys dropped a 3-0 decision against Francis Parker.

The Caxys took down North Shore Country Day in overtime by a score of 6-5. Following a tie in regulation, two 10-minute overtime periods of 7-on-7, the match went to a shootout that saw LFA convert the winning goal.

The Caxys dropped a home match at the MacKenzie Turf Field against visiting Antioch.

The Caxys captured a thrilling overtime win by a score of 3-2 over visiting Naperville North. LFA came out strong in the first quarter by capitalizing on a corner opportunity and scoring with a goal by Peyton Pollack ’27 in the first four minutes of the game. Naperville North came back to tie up the game by the end of the first half. Following the halftime break, the visitors broke through for its second goal after multiple saves by keeper Kelly Cheon ’25 and defensive sweeper Claire Wyngarden ’25. The Caxys fought hard to put in the tying goal and found the net on a beautiful reverse sweep by Jenna Gilani ’26 in the final eight minutes to force overtime. In the extra period, Emma Swanson ’25 scored the winner for the 3-2 win for the Caxys.

The Caxys traveled north to face Lakes. LFA maintained possession of the ball throuhgout the first half while midfielder Audrey Danz ’25 worked tirelessly to transition the ball from defense to offense. Lakes tallied the only goal of the afternoon in the 47th minute, when a cross ball got knocked in on the back post for the eventual 1-0 final score.