GIRLS C/D

 

WILDCATS 3, DESTROYERS 0: The Destroyers (6-0) met the Wildcats (5-1) in one of the best played games of the season. Sophie Cerreta of the Wildcats struck early with a hard shot that rocketed past the Destroyer goalie. The Destroyer forwards, Brianna Barry and Emily Boncek, came back hard, but the Wildcat midfield, led by Kelly McPhee blunted their attack. Wildcat Becka Reed was particularly impressive in goal. Destroyer midfielder Lauren Herbert and defender Katherine Stanton put up a good fight, but the Wildcat forwards broke through two more times with another goal by Sophie Cerreta and a final ‘insurance’ goal by Amanda Roy.

HORNETS 3, HURRICANES 0: Rain and lightning threatened, but spirited soccer provided the fireworks in a fast-paced Girls’ CD Division match-up. The Hornets struck quickly, with Erica Federman feeding Colleen Murphy a perfect crossing for the first goal. The Hurricanes – led by Melissa Paytner – challenged, but only steady defense from Kristen DeCesare, Lauren Gorski, sweeper Olga Virgalla and goaltender Mallory Webb kept them off the board. In the second half, Ann-Marie Shreiver and goalie Alissa Gross were superb on defense for the ‘Canes. But Federman found a way through to score her second goal of the game. From there Taylor Johns and the Hornets pressured the goal, shut down Paynter’s persistent threats, and pressed hard until Christie Iwanicki found a seam to score her first goal ever.

GIRLS F

 

HERRICANES 3, DOLPHINS 1: Meaghan Carney scored two goals and Nora Murphy added another to lift the Herricanes to a victory over the Dolphins. Audra Sarna scored for the Dolphins, with an assist by Julia Klucik. Alison Pliszka and Molly Sheluck both had great games for the Dolphins, while the Herricanes’ Matlda Dean, Emily Floros and Julianna Sclafani played well for their team.

BOYS_E

 

The Destroyers defeated the All Stars, 1-0, to capture the Boys’_E Division championship.

Defense was the strength of the Destroyers all season and that held true during the division finals.

Tim_Lacouture scored the lone goal while George Zaruba had a fine offensive game. Goalkeeper Patrick_Stein was able to protect the lead with a great performance in the second half.

Ryan DiLuoffo also had a strong game.

Tyler Edwards and Jacob_Dauz played well for the All Stars.

The Destroyers reached the finals with an overtime win (penalty kicks)_in the semifinals. Stein played well in goal while Lacouture, once again, scored the winning goal.

GIRLS_U17

 

The Nitros took first place in the Suffield Invitational Soccer Tournament this past weekend.

The girls tied Bristol (1-1) and defeated Enfield (3-1), Hamden (2-0), and Fishkill (1-0).

Becky Corrigan and Allison Frobey achored the defense while April Scheuerell and Rachel Vontobel had solid midfield play.

Goaltenders Kim Allen and Allison Smith were strong in the nets and also saw playing time on the field. The whole team played well and deserved the win.

Congratulations to Coach Gary Dunnigan and his wife on the birth of their first child - a daughter, Madeline.