MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School girls’ hockey team topped visiting Stowe, 1-0, on Saturday in a showdown for first place in Division II.
Carlisle Brush scored in the third period for MUHS, with an assist from Camille Malhotra, and goalie Lydia Deppman made 19 saves for the shutout. Stowe goalie Leo Clark stopped 14 shots.
The Tigers improved to 12-6 with a Wednesday game at Burr & Burton left on their schedule. Second-place Stowe dropped to 10-7-1. When the regular season concludes both teams will participate in the D-I playoffs. Pairings will be announced on Thursday.