Here are the top girls soccer performances from last week. Email nominations each week to joseph.morelli@hearstmediact.com.
Connecticut
Connecticut high school girls soccer top performances, games to watch (Oct. 21)
Housatonic’s Madeline Mechare (14) and Terryville’s Taylor Freimuth (13) collide while both trying to get control of the ball during their Berkshire League game Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Terryville High School.
Taylor Allan, North Branford, Soph.: Had two goals and four assists in North Branford’s 11-3 win over Platt Tech.
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Sophia Bianco, Barlow, Jr.: Goalkeeper shut out New Fairfield 1-0, Bianco’s ninth shutout of the season.
Sydney Bronk and Ella Santoro, New Britain, Srs.: Santoro tied the school record with four goals scored in a single game and Bronk also tied a school record with four assists in a game, both accomplishing the feats against New Britain, an 8-0 win.
Sophia Brown, Holy Cross, Sr.: Had two goals and an assist in a 7-0 win for the Crusaders over Wolcott.
Gabby Butler, Middletown, Sr.: Scored four goals in a 5-0 win for the Blue Dragons over New Britain.
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Mia Cunningham, Seymour, Soph.: Made 15 saves to help the Wildcats edge Haddam-Killingworth 2-1.
Gianna Desjardins, Nonnewaug, Jr.: Assisted on two goals in Nonnewaug’s 4-0 victory over Thomaston.
Charlotte Diviney, Simsbury, Jr.: Scored two goals against Farmington in a 4-0 victory.
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East Hampton: The Bellringers finished the regular season at 13-0-2. They are just one of two remaining unbeatens, Bacon Academy is the other.
Taylor Freimuth, Terryville, Sr.: Scored four goals in Terryville’s 5-0 win over Shepaug.
Trocari Griffith-McCalop, HMTCA, Jr.: Scored both goals, including a penalty kick, as HMTCA handed International/Aerospace its first loss 2-1.
Scarlette Gutierrez, Stratford, Jr.: Scored twice against New Milford (5-2 loss) and another against Immaculate (2-1 loss).
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Dylan Hall, Branford, Sr.: Goalkeeper made 25 saves in a 6-0 loss to Lauralton Hall. She now has a school-record 526 saves for the Hornets.
Anna Henry, Lewis Mills, Sr.: Goalkeeper made 17 saves as Lewis Mills knocked off previously-unbeaten Farmington 2-1.
Amiyah Jones, West Haven, Jr.: Scored twice in the Westies’ 5-2 win against Branford.
Bianca Maciel, Sacred Heart Academy, Sr.: Had two goals and three assists in a 9-0 win over Law and scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Cheshire.
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Emily McKelvey, Lyman Memorial, Sr.: Scored five goals in two games against Hale-Ray (6-3 victory) and Westbrook (5-1).
Hannah Milne, Weston, Jr., GK: Posted shutouts over New Milford (3-0) and Kolbe Cathedral (6-0) last week and has seven overall.
Sadie Passante, Morgan, Sr.: Had a hat trick in a 5-0 victory over East Lyme.
Mackenzie Pierce, Holy Cross, Jr.: Had two goals and three assists in the Crusaders’ 7-0 victory against Wolcott.
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Siya Rajesh, International/Aerospace, Soph.: Had a hat trick in a 6-0 victory over Comp Sci.
Hayle Rosado, North Branford, Jr.: Had four goals and two assists in the Thunderbirds’ 11-3 win against Platt Tech.
Bria Rossi, Bristol Central, Fr.: Scored both goals in a 2-2 tie with Avon.
Ava Segalla, Housatonic Regional, Sr.: Scored four goals to become the school’s all-time leading scorer with 122 goals, passing her sister Lauren, who had 120. Housatonic beat Monument Mountain (Mass.) 6-1.
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Samantha Selig, Staples, Jr.: Had three assists in a 5-2 win against Westhill.
Amelia Stephens, Masuk, Sr.: Scored the go-ahead goal in the second half to help the Panthers beat Barlow 2-1.
Marleigh Stewart, Seymour, Soph.: Scored both goals in the Wildcats’ 2-1 victory against Haddam-Killingworth.
Talia Tamsin, Branford, Soph.: Came through with a hat trick in the Hornets’ 4-1 win over East Haven.
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Shae Tiven, Waterford, Soph.: Scored the game’s only goal against Morgan.
Alexa Van Aken, Staples, Soph.: Assisted on both of the Wreckers’ goals in a 2-0 win over Fairfield Ludlowe.
Games to watch
FCIAC tournament quarterfinals, Tuesday, at site of higher seed: Is this a wide open FCIAC Tournament? Indeed it is. Top seed Greenwich has had a great season, its lone loss to St. Joseph. The Cardinals are looking for their first league championship since 2012 (shared title with St. Joseph). New Canaan is the defending champion and is the No. 2 seed here with a potential semifinal-round matchup with St. Joseph.
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SWC tournament quarterfinals, Tuesday, at site of higher seed: Notre Dame Prep is the top seed and Brookfield, the defending champion, could get the Lancers in the semifinals, but would have to win at Masuk in the opener. Newtown and Pomperaug are on the other side of the bracket and would meet in the semis at Newtown if seeding holds to form.
SCC tournament quarterfinals, Thursday, at site of higher seed: Mercy has won the last two titles. Can Amity, last year’s other finalist, dethrone the Tigers? The Spartans snapped Mercy’s 51-game regular season unbeaten streak earlier this month.
CCC tournament quarterfinals, Thursday, at site of higher seed: Farmington is the defending champion, but Simsbury (the 2023 winner), Lewis Mills and East Catholic are all contenders.
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Connecticut
Justice Department sues Connecticut over sanctuary policies
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) – The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Connecticut and the city of New Haven, arguing their “sanctuary” policies illegally interfere with federal immigration enforcement.
The lawsuit, filed Monday, targets Connecticut’s “Trust Act” and local rules that limit cooperation with federal authorities.
Named in the suit are Gov. Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker.
Federal officials claim these policies violate the U.S. Constitution and allow “dangerous criminals” to be released into the community instead of being handed over to federal agents.
“This lawsuit seeks to end such open defiance of federal law,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate.
The move is part of a broader federal crackdown on sanctuary cities, with similar legal actions recently filed against Los Angeles, New York City, and Boston.
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Connecticut
Connecticut lawmakers go head-to-head in Fifth Annual CGA Kickball Classic
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Lawmakers put aside politics on Monday for a good cause, going head-to-head on the field.
Democrats took on Republicans in the Fifth Annual CGA Kickball Classic at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford. All ticket sales go towards charity, with this year’s recipient being United Way of Connecticut.
The Democrats won for the second year in a row, the Republicans had a three-year win streak previously.
“It’s great, especially because we’re coming into the real heat of the legislative session, so it’s a lot of fun to be out here,” State Rep. Jason Doucette (D) said. “We have a fun time with our friends across the aisle.”
“United Way is a great organization, a statewide organization, and all of our local United Ways,” Former House Minority Leader Themis Klarides (R) said. “Especially in this day and age, people need so much help just for their everyday activities and keeping their families going, so we’re just really proud to have them be our charity this year.”
Lawmakers on both sides encouraged Connecticut residents to support their local United Way organization however they can.
Connecticut
This CT city is one of the ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US,’ according to Livability
Livability released its annual list of small to mid-sized cities throughout the nation where residents can “truly thrive,” according to its website. Livability analyzed more than 100 data points in eight essential categories to measure a city’s overall health and “fun factor.”
The Fairfield County city was named to the list for being “home to a charming downtown, excellent schools, an arts community” and its proximity to New York City.
Danbury ranked high for its health, safety and amenities such as dining variety and access to parks and museums. Livability highlighted places in the city such as Danbury Museum, Railway Museum, Danbury Music Centre, Ives Concert Park, The Palace Danbury, Aldrich Museum, Danbury Ice Arena, Thrillz Park, Tarrywile Park and the Danbury Fair Mall.
Some of Livability’s top reasons to move to Danbury include the city being a “commuter’s dream,” as it is 50 miles from New York City and an hour from Hartford. The website also stated that Danbury is “affordable” compared to other Connecticut cities, with a median home value of $417,303, an average household income of $91,100 and median monthly rent of $1,679.
Livability also described Danbury as a “regional powerhouse for retail and health care” and stated that it was “one of the most diverse cities in the country” for its culinary and cultural scenes.
Danbury previously was named to Livability’s “Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” list in 2024 and 2025.
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