Girls

 

U9

Wilton 4, Newtown 2: The Newtown Tigers travel team fell to Wilton in the final minutes of a well played game. Newtown led for much of the game with strong offensive play from Tori Gioiele (2 goals) an assist from Catie Teixeira, and several shots on goal from Ella Hage and Abby Stites. Wilton put up three goals in the final minutes. Emma Magazu was also a standout as goalkeeper and in the field where she used her speed, and Allie McCarthy’s play on both sides of the ball was also impressive.

U10

Newtown Cobras 3, Ridgefield Sky Blue 1: In their first league contest of the season, the Cobras jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead that they would never relinquish. Elizabeth Teixeira tallied the first two goals with the third hammered in by Piper Salva. The goals were the result of sharp passing by the Cobras, who moved the ball well during the game. The Cobras maintained pressure on Ridgefield with strong offensive efforts by Becca Filiato, Megan Riccardi, Elizabeth Cassetta, and Cameron Powers.  Ridgefield’s goal came on a penalty kick late in the second half. The defensive efforts of Riley Burns, Michaela Cosgriff, Meghan Delp, and Katie Stan, largely kept the ball away from the Cobra goalies, but Sophia Child and Julia Gerace were up to the task when the shots snuck through.  

U12

Dynamite 2, New Canaan 1: The Newtown Dynamite took to the road to take on the New Canaan Red team and came away with a victory. The first half had Newtown dominating in almost every aspect of the game, most importantly time of possession and shots on goal. But for all the time spent on New Canaan’s side of the field, the Red defense was able to come up with a stop or a clear to keep the game scoreless going into half. With the crowd feeling it was just a matter of time before Newtown would score, it was New Canaan which came out of half time with more energy and purpose and scored four minutes in on a breakaway to take a 1-0 lead. Newtown would answer 14 minutes later when New Canaan was called for tripping of Carly Swierbut in the penalty box. Jenna Lavelle casually buried the ensuing penalty kick in the upper left corner of the goal. With Gabby Reisert and Samantha Bicho anchoring the defense, Lauren Carrino and Emily Celentano kept up the pressure on the offensive end. With 10 minutes remaining, New Canaan’s defense softly cleared the ball up the middle which Emma Curtis put a foot on and sent right back for the winning goal.

U13

Fairfield 2, Panthers 0: Juliet Grover kept the pressure on throughout the game with several shots on goal. The Panther offense was led by Kaitlyn McNicholas and Samantha Crespo. Veteran Mary Hufziger also dominated but was unable to connect with the net. Catherine Shaw proved to be an unusual suspect on offensive after fielding a pass from the venerable Lauren Russo for shot on goal.  Maria Ringes proved that her catlike reflexes remained sharp in goal after a summer break.  Kira Kelly shared goalie responsibilities with a beautiful save in the second half. Dani Otero showed huge hustle, teaming with Audrey Sedensky and Allie Paynter to contain the ball in Fairfield Territory. Jessica Cruz and Bryanna Benson answered Fairfield’s push into Panther territory.

Boys

 

U10

Pythons 5, Norwalk Blue Rangers 3: The Newtown Pythons scored twice late in the game to pull away. Neil Kalra led the offensive charge for Newtown, scoring the first and third goal, and Luke Steimel netted the second. Ryan Poupon and Connor Mandaraon put on a strong defensive effort throughout the game for the Pythons.

U11

Easton Redding United 4, Newtown Blaze 1: Newtown kept the game scoreless in the first half. Jacob Laros, Kyle Duval, Justin DeThomas, Tristan Andrews, and JP Ford kept the pressure on the front line, with several shots on goal. Bryce Benson and Owen Baillargon had some outstanding defensive plays. Ben Futterman tended goal in the first half, with some spectacular saves, including a scrappy dive to keep hold of a ball that the opposing team tried to kick out of his hands. The Newtown Blaze continued the pressure but was unable to stop consecutive goals during the second half. Jacob Laros had several saves to minimize any further scoring.  Duncan O’Leary scored on a shot off the post to get Newtown on the scoreboard. Joseph Preemus, Ryan Beardsley, Thomas Armstrong, and Will Pellison hustled on the field to tried and send the ball back up to their forwards but the Blaze ran out of time.

U12

Lightning 3, Trumbull Crushers 0: Tyler Dickinson scored on an assist from Alex Delp, and Alex Hagischi scored with an assist from Thomas Briscoe. Thomas Hartly stopped nine shots on goal.