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KEUKA PARK, NY – Houghton Field Hockey continued its strong start to the 2026 season Wednesday afternoon, earning a 7-0 shutout victory over Keuka at Jephson CAC. With the win, the Highlanders improved to 6-1 on the season and 2-0 in conference play.
 
Houghton wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with Courtney Walbridge finding the back of the cage just 3:22 into the contest. Walbridge struck again at 5:21, converting a pass from Kylee Barshinger to give the Highlanders a 2-0 advantage. Houghton added another goal early in the second quarter when Barshinger scored off an assist from Ava Kramp, sending the Highlanders into halftime with a 3-0 lead.
 
The Highlanders continued to pull away in the third quarter, scoring twice in a 35-second span. Barshinger's second goal of the contest came at 32:59, while Walbridge found the cage again at 33:34 to complete her three-goal performance. Ashley Quinnett added another goal at 38:59, giving Houghton a 6-0 lead heading into the final period.
 
Houghton added its final goal early in the fourth quarter when Aubrey Thurber scored at 50:55 off a pass from Davannah Dunn. The Highlanders continued to pressure the Keuka defense throughout the remainder of the contest, finishing with a 23-2 advantage in shots and earning 10 penalty corners compared to Keuka's two.
 
The Highlander defense also recorded its third shutout of the season, with Amber Cribbs making one save during the first 45 minutes before Ailey Moran made one save in the fourth quarter.
 
GAME VITALS
Score: Houghton – 7 | Keuka – 0
Records: Houghton: 6-1 | Keuka: 0-8
Conference Records: Houghton: 2-0 (Empire 8) | Keuka: 0-4
Venue: Jephson CAC | Attendance: 87
 

Scoring Summary
Time	Team	Description
3:22		Courtney Walbridge (9) GOAL by Houghton Courtney Walbridge (FIRST GOAL), goal number 9 for season.
5:21		Courtney Walbridge (10) Assisted By: Kylee Barshinger GOAL by Houghton Courtney Walbridge, Assist by Kylee Barshinger, goal number 10 for season.
15:37		Kylee Barshinger (3) Assisted By: Ava Kramp GOAL by Houghton Kylee Barshinger, Assist by Ava Kramp, goal number 3 for season.
32:59		Kylee Barshinger (4) GOAL by Houghton Kylee Barshinger, goal number 4 for season.
33:34		Courtney Walbridge (11) GOAL by Houghton Courtney Walbridge, goal number 11 for season.
38:59		Ashley Quinnett GOAL by Houghton Ashley Quinnett
50:55		Aubrey Thurber (3) Assisted By: Davannah Dunn GOAL by Houghton Aubrey Thurber, Assist by Davannah Dunn, goal number 3 for season

 
NOTABLE STATS
> > Courtney Walbridge led the Highlanders with three goals, bringing her season total to 11. She finished with six shots, all of which were on goal.
 
> > Kylee Barshinger recorded two goals and one assist, contributing to three of Houghton's seven goals. She also finished with three shots, all on goal.
 
> > Aubrey Thurber scored the Highlanders' final goal of the afternoon, with Davannah Dunn providing the assist.
 
> > Houghton finished with a 23-2 advantage in shots and a 19-2 edge in shots on goal while earning 10 penalty corners to Keuka's two.
 
UP NEXT
The Highlanders will be back on their home turf this Saturday, October 3, at 1:00 PM in a conference game against the Utica University Pioneers. The match-up will mark Houghton's third conference opportunity of the season.