While some of the records may not reflect it, a number of local field hockey teams are showing improvement as the regular season heads for the finish line. At University City High, head coach Carrie Seery’s Lady Centurions enter play this week with a mark of 10-4. Key players in recent weeks have included Alexis Curtiss (junior, forward), who is the team’s leading goal scorer. “She has been consistent this season and has really matured into a great player,” Seery noted. According to Seery, Shannon Smith (sophomore, center mid) has been the silent threat on the field. “While she has a couple goals this season, she continuously makes plays happen up the field and in the circle,” Seery said. Seery added that this season has been very enjoyable as a coach. “While we have a young team, they all seem to click with each other on and off the field,” she added. “Their skills have really improved, and we have some pretty powerful shooters this season. The girls work really well together and everything that we have been working on at practice seems to have come together when we play.” At La Jolla High School, head coach Paula Conway’s squad comes into the week at 6-8. Conway noted that Cami Felt has been solid on defense, while Anna Parma has helped spark the team’s attack. “We have a very young team, but we keep improving throughout the season,” Conway commented. “We hope to finish strong with the season and qualify for the CIF Tournament.” At The Bishop’s School, head coach Kristin Davidson’s team enters action this week at 5-7. According to Davidson, goalie Carrie Clowney has had some great plays in difficult games recently. Megan Watson has been a strong presence in the midfield and Jaclyn Horowitz has helped defend the circle.  Davidson added that Hillary Halter, Christine Wang and Irene Kim continue to use their speed and stick skills to move the ball around the field well.