SP FH Jen Reddy:

South Portland field hockey player Jen Reddy (11) and a Cape Elizabeth player battle for control of the ball during a scrimmage at Cape Elizabeth’s Hannaford Field last Friday. Both teams begin the regular season this week. South Portland will travel to Westbrook on Friday for a 3:30 p.m. game against the Blue Blazes. Cape plays at noon on Saturday at York.

Staff photo by Tom Minervino

SP FH Felicia Farnham:

South Portland field hockey player Felicia Farnham controls the ball as she heads toward the goal during last Friday’s scrimmage at Cape Elizabeth. The young Red Riots squad is looking to improve upon last year’s 0-14 season.

Staff photo by Tom Minervino

SP Fh maraka soule:

South Portland field hockey player Maraka Soule attempts to get past a Cape Elizabeth defender during a scrimmage last Friday at Hannaford Field in Cape Elizabeth.

Staff photo by Tom Minervino

Cape FH team:

The Cape Elizabeth field hockey team gathers around during a timeout during last Friday’s scrimmage at home against South Portland. The Capers finished 5-7-2 in last year’s regular season and won a Western Maine Class B preliminary round playoff game before falling in the quarterfinals to eventual West champ Maranacook.

Staff photo by Tom Minervino