WRIGHT TWP. A day after booking their third straight trip to the finals of the PIAA Class 2A Field Hockey Championship, the Comets were at practice.

The fairly warm Wednesday afternoon had quite a few players in shorts and T-shirts. An unusual sight for the second week of November, not that it would have mattered anyway.

If theres one thread that connects every Crestwood field hockey player over generations, its this simple statement were here.

Clear conditions, wet conditions, windy conditions, the Comets will be at practice. Just like Casey Coles mom, Danielle. Like Hannah Ackers mom Doreen and older sister, Chandler. Like Elizabeth Dessoyes older sister, Anna, and just like head coach Patsy Moratori and her coaching staff of Justine Yeager and Amy Daniel.

Its a philosophy started by long-time head coach Elvetta Gemski and continued by Moratori in her first year at the helm.

We told them at the beginning of the season, Girls, were good because were here every day. So if its raining were here, Moratori said. Dont think because its raining youre going home. Were here.

In an area rich with field hockey talent, Crestwood has made its case as one of the top programs in the state with five PIAA titles.

That success has been whispered in the ears of young girls growing up in the area for years. Whether they play field hockey or not, everyone knows Crestwood equals field hockey.

We all heard of Crestwood field hockey, but I never really played (until seventh grade), senior goalkeeper Dallas Kendra said. I thought Id continue the legacy after joining the team.

For some, the red and white is passed down from mother to daughter or sister to sister. For others, its a chance to uphold tradition.

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Winning legacy links Comets