Girls

 

U8

Dynamo Kids 4, Crushing Warriors 2: The Dynamo Kids ripped the net with goals by Peri Meeker and Katie Rowan and two from Riley Powers. Isabella Gerace opened the scoring for the Crushing Warriors, followed a fine goal from Maggie Breault. The Crushing Warriors’ offense continued to attack, with Amelia Bajcer, Alyssa Jones and Samantha Kuruc applying pressure. However, Ella Stubbs and Scarlett Long led a valiant Dynamo Kid defense to stop the assaults, with Anna Metzker doing a great job in goal. The Crushing Warrior defense also tightened, led by the hustle of Elise Barricelli, Alexis Woods, and Katelyn Zaniewski and the stellar goal play of Eva Barricelli.

U9

Tigers 3, Trumbull 1: The travel team Tigers wore pink socks and hair ribbons (Coach Sam Shone, joined in as well), in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Ella Hage, Emma Magazu, and Tori Gioiele had goals and great goalie work by Ally McCarthy and Taegen Smith led the way. Shannon Kelleher and Izzy Butler were very strong on defense while Maggie LaBanca had several runs up the field for the Tigers with support from Sienna Harper on offense.

U10

Newtown Cobras 1, Ridgefield 1: In a game that changed from a league match to a friendly contest due to Storm Sandy, the Cobras and Ridgefield played to a tie on a brisk, teeth-chattering, afternoon.  However, spirits were high on both teams whose towns were ravaged by the storm. Despite the lack of practice during the week, both squads were sharp. The Cobras took the lead in the first half on some beautiful ball movement, with Michaela Cosgriff pushing the ball forward to Elizabeth Teixeira who made a smart pass to Julia Gerace who hammered in the goal. However, Ridgefield tied the game on a goal midway through the second half. The Cobras’ Megan Riccardi, Becca Filiato, and Cameron Powers played lock down defense keeping the box clean. Piper Salva and Elizabeth Cassetta kept pressure on Ridgefield offensively with Riley Burns and Meghan Delp moving well in the midfield. Emma Butler and Katie Stan provided the strong goaltending to preserve the win.

Net Rippers 0, Fairfield 0: With Storm Sandy slowing coming up the coast, Sunday morning was a blustery day as the Net Rippers took on the aptly named Fairfield FUSA Hurricanes for a make-up game down in Fairfield. Newtown had strong offense from Jane Shearin, Mary Sortino, and Maddie Patrick. Newtown’s goalie, Carlie, Smith was tested with several shots on goal that she confidently saved and quickly put back into play. Defense for the half was led by Jillian Carrino and Paige Farley. Olivia Buchler and Gabby Sadowski played well on offense in the second half. Morgan Seras energized the team with great balling handling. Jane Shearin valiantly saved several late game shots. Jillian Carrino again provided great defense.

Newtown Net Rippers 7, Stamford Hurricanes 0: On a cold and blustery afternoon, the Net Rippers battled more Hurricanes, these arriving inland from Stamford. Jane Shearin, Gwen Drew, and Maddie Patrick displayed fine passing and fancy footwork in leading the attacks until Carlie Smith finally broke through when she hooked a left-footed shot from the left side into the Hurricane goal. Olivia Cornett struck next with a long breakaway for the second goal. From here, the Net Ripper defense tightened with Mary Sortino, Paige Farley, and Jillian Carrino chasing down and stopping every Stamford attack, while Morgan Seras stood tall in goal. As the weather got colder in the second half, the Net Rippers’ offense heated up. Jane Shearin ripped a shot in from the corner to start the assault. Mary Sortino added the next two goals, first off a long shot and then taking a goal kick from Carlie Smith the distance and drilling it into the back of the net. A stout defensive effort led by Olivia Buchler, Charlotte Branchflower, and Sophia Bajcer enabled the offense many chances, while limiting Stamford to few shots, all of which were stoned by Carlie Smith in goal. Gabriella Sadowski knocked home a rebound and Jane Shearin added one more to complete the Net Ripper scoring.

U11

Wolfpack 3, Westport 1: Kaitlyn King and Karsen Pirone were fabulous at midfield and Hannah Daly was a speed demon on defense, backed up by strong play from Malia Gioffre. Sara Tressler netted two for the Pack and Bella Manfredi put in the third goal. There was also some aggressive goalie play by Hannah Groonell and Maddie Stites. The Wolfpack secured their playoff birth for next week.

Wolfpack 2, Ridgefield 1: Faith Ohara and Karsen Pirone each grabbed a goal while Kailee Meisenheimer played a fantastic offensive game overall. Colleen Phaneuf was outstanding on defense with two directional headers. Hannah Groonell played an exceptional game in goal with several stops. 

Boys

 

U11

Fairfield FUSA 6, Newtown 4: The Newtown Blaze fought a hard battle in the last game of the fall season, falling to Fairfield in an exciting comeback effort. Trailing 4-1 after the first half, with a goal from Ryan Beardsley, Newtown went into the second half with re-energized spirit. Owen Baillargeon kicked off with the first goal of the second half off a great pass from Bryce Benson. Newtown fired another goal into the net almost immediately when Owen Baillargeon assisted Jospeh Premus. Newtown continued to play well with strong offensive pressure, solid defense, and improved passing, adding a fourth goal by Thomas Armstrong which brought the team to within 5-4. Jacob Laros, Bryce Benson, Duncan O’Leary, and Will Pelisson all were strong on defense.