The Somerset Berkley field hockey team had some holes to fill on defense before the start of the 2025 campaign.

However, through two playoff games in the state tournament, the No. 3 Raiders are back on track for a title defense.

"We lost a couple of kids last year but we have younger players who are still good," said senior captain Addie Finlaw, who netted 4 goals and had an assist in Wednesday's 9-0 win against No. 14 Doherty Memorial in the Division 2 Sweet 16 contest at Somerset Berkley Regional High School. "They're working hard and getting better every day."

With the win, the Raiders (19-1) advance to their third straight Elite appearance. SBR will host No. 6 Longmeadow on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m.

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