Warhawks forward Matt Hetherington lines up a shot against the McLean Highlanders. Hetherington would score both of Madison’s goals and the Warhawks would go on to beat McLean 2-1. Photo by Katherine Willey
The Madison High Warhawks defeated the McLean Highlanders 2-1 in ice hockey action. The Highlanders struck first midway through the first period, but that did not deter the Warhawks who tied it up with a goal from forward Matt Hetherington and assisted by defenseman Nick Willey late in the first. Matt Hetherington would strike again, assisted by team captain Luke Pohlman earning the game winning goal late in the second period. The Warhawks dominated possession in the McLean offensive zone for much of the third period stifling the Highlanders scoring opportunities. The Warhawks outshot the Highlanders 34 to 13, with goalie Ben D’Haiti turning away all but 1.