When things are going right, there’s no reason to change the system.

And there is no need to explain that to the St. Dom’s field hockey team which is continuing to enjoy a successful run in the Western Maine Conference. The two-time defending champions have not lost a WMC regular-season game since 2000.

There are always obstacles along the way, and the Saints are well aware that the next two games will be crucial. It starts at North Yarmouth Academy this afternoon and then with Old Orchard Beach Saturday.

“This is a big week for us,” Saints coach Brian Kay said. “NYA will be a big test for the team because (NYA) has almost every one back from last year, and then we host OOB in our homecoming game.”

St. Dom’s improved to 6-0 with a convincing 3-0 shutout against Freeport Monday. The Saints were clearly the superior team as they dominated the action and held 3-to-1 margins in both shots on goal and penalty corners.

The offensive-minded Saints have outscored opponents 33 to 2 this season. Last year, the team scored a Class C, state-record 89 goals and advanced to the regional final again. But the Saints’ season ended prematurely with losses against Hall-Dale.

Leading the charge are sisters Erica and Elisha Dorso who have scored 14 and nine goals, respectively. The rest of the front line is equally dangerous with Becky Lewis, Laura Rideout and Sarah Daigle.

St. Dom’s is extremely well rounded through out the entire field and the defense is a perfect example. Ilissa Valle has been a stalwart in goal and has been fronted by sweeper Emily Moniz. Julie Vandermeulew has been steady at fullback.

“We’ve made some changes along the way,” Kay said. “Becky Lewis was at sweeper and freshman Chelsea St. Onge has been playing well at fullback. Beth Schutt sprained her ankle and is expected back next week.”

The Saints midfield can’t be over looked with Catlin Rutt (six goals) directing the flow, along with Mallory O’Shea, Michela Fyler and Kansas transfer Melinda Hoyt with 10 assists.

Staying on course

The Mt. Blue team has certainly experienced the peaks and valleys early on in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference.

An offensive leader on the team has been Sarah Pluck, who has the potential to break open a game at any time. Pluck had stepped up last season and will hopefully rise to the occasion now, instead of halfway during the season. Heidi Judkins is the other inner. Heather Groder has become more of a serious player this year and Ashley Weeks has provided some versatility by playing in the midfield and occasionally at the fullback position.

“The others are coming along,” said Mt. Blue coach Jeannine Beaulieu said. “We are working on our aggression to the ball every day. They have to keep their heads in the game.”