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If defense is indeed the key to winning championships, then upstart Westminster School may be tough to beat in the semifinals and finals of the New England Class A prep school girls soccer tournament this weekend.

Amelia Hammerl and Eliza Marshall each netted a goal in the final seven minutes to power Brooks past Nobles, 2-0. Marshall picked up the assist on Hammerl's goal, and Hammerl picked up the assist on Marshall's goal as each player finished with two points. Goalkeeper Britt Hart stopped six shots to earn the shutout for Brooks, who improved to 11-2-1.

Amelia Hammerl scored twice to lead Brooks to a 3-1 victory over Middlesex. Marina Moschitto played well in the midfield and added a third goal. Liz Bruno stood out on defense for the Green and White.

Eliza Marshall recorded a hat trick to lead Brooks to a 6-2 victory over Holderness. Amelia Hammerl, Nikki Kisner and Hannah Kolodner each added a goal. Hammerl also had two assists.

Brooks downed previously-undefeated Worcester Academy, 4-0. Taking a one-goal lead into the half, Brooks poured it on in the second half. Amelia Hammerl, Marina Moschitto, Alice Grant and Eliza Marshall scored for Brooks.

Amelia Hammerl scored a pair of goals as Brooks topped Phillips Academy, 2-0. Brooks goalie Britt Hart made two saves thanks to solid performances from defenders Kristen Sullivan, Liz Bruno, Jess Waters and Monica Berube. Big Blue (3-2) goalie Alex Farrell had four saves.

Brooks scored twice in the second half to preserve a 3-1 win over Groton. Monica Berube, Amelia Hammerl, and Marina Moschitto all scored for Brooks.

2006 record: 10-6-1, lost in New England Class A Prep quarterfinals

Returning starters (8): Monica Berube, Sr., defense, Plaistow; Liz Bruno, Sr., defense, Andover; Alex Hooven, Sr., midfield; Ally Langevin, Sr., midfield; Eliza Marshall, Jr., forward, North Andover; Marina Moschitto, Soph., forward, Andover; Kristen Sullivan, Jr., defense, Salem, N.H.; Jess Waters, Sr., midfield, Andover