Harvard-Westlake’s varsity girls field hockey team closed its season with a 3-2 comeback win over the FHS Firebirds on Oct. 28. After trailing 2-1, the Mustangs tied the game on Rhea Ananthateerta’s penalty-corner goal, then scored the winner with three minutes left when Ananthateerta finished a pass from Emry Borges.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 3-2.
  • HHS scored twice in the fourth quarter.
  • The winning goal came with three minutes remaining.
Yes, But

The Firebirds led 2-1 after exploiting a defensive gap in the third quarter, and the teams traded chances in a close matchup. HHS captain Sonja Arneborn said her team stayed focused and kept its intensity despite falling behind.

Bottom Line

The Mustangs’ late rally delivered a season-ending win, powered by persistence, teamwork and a decisive Borges-to-Ananthateerta connection.