Amanda Dearborn

LINWOOD — Mainland Regional field hockey coach Jill Hatz said throughout the preseason that she had a talented team she believes can make some noise in South Jersey Group 3 this season. On Monday, her players got a big shot of confidence when the Mustangs took down rival and defending overall Group 3 state champion Ocean City for the first time since 2013.

  EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 12, the Mainland Regional field hockey allowed 10 goals to powerful Ocean City, the No. 8 team in the state. But that was an anomaly for the Mustangs' defense. In Mainland's six other games, the defense has allowed just three goals while posting three shutouts. The defense and midfield came through big time on Wednesday night in the annual "Pink Game" aga