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Field Hockey: Cougars Fall to Rebels
Second-half comeback gives Fairfax win over Oakton on Friday
After holding a one-goal lead at halftime, the Oakton High field hockey team lost to the Fairfax Rebels 3-1 on Friday.
Senior Melissa Shebat, a co-captain, scored the Cougars' only goal — and the only goal scored against Fairfax this season.
In the second half, the Rebels went on a three-goal run to take the win, improving their undefeated season to 5-0. The Cougars' record now stands at 4-4.
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The Cougars' Ciara Cooney tallied 11 saves in the game.
The Cougars will travel to Woodson for a 7:30 p.m. game Wednesday.
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Mike Cosgrove contributed to this report.
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