BRISTOL — This past Saturday, the host Mount Abraham field hockey team edged visiting Middlebury, 1-0, in the season opener for both teams. 

Eagle Hailee Allen notched the game’s only goal just after halftime, with an assist from Paden Lathrop. Mount Abe goalie Greta Jennison worked a three-save shutout.

Tiger goalies Jolee Heffernan (five saves) and Michaela Charbonneau (eight saves) helped keep the Tigers in the game.

Both the Eagles, at U-32, and Tigers, home vs. Burlington, were set to play on Wednesday after the deadline for this issue. Otter Valley will debut at Rutland this Thursday, Sept. 7.