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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DANBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Danbury drivers can expect hours-long closures on Sugar Hollow Road early Monday morning after a “serious” crash, according to local police.
Police said the morning crash has caused closures in both directions at the Ridgefield Line (Bennetts Farm Road) and at Miry Brook Road.
The road is expected to close for approximately three to four hours, police said.
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes, including George Washington Highway and Route 53.
There are no words on injuries.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) – People like Dena Pizzoferrato are changing what they put in their grocery carts after hearing about a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
“I’m kind of a little nervous so I’m looking to see what I buy right now,” Pizzoferrato said. “Today I didn’t buy any lettuce. I said I’m OK for now.”
Doctors say the illness is spread through parasites that make their way onto fresh produce. There have been 23 reported cases in Connecticut since May, but the CDC says the number is likely higher. Across the country, more than 840 cases and 86 hospitalizations have been reported in 31 states.
Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea that can last days to weeks. Doctors have not identified a source for the outbreak.
Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, said a range of produce could be contaminated.
“Typical things you would think are vegetables or fruits. In the past, it’s been raspberries, basil, cilantro. You may find it in lettuces, bagged salads. So it’s a variety of things that can be contaminated, but they have not found it at this time,” said Wu.
Wu said residents should take precautions with their produce. “Take precautions with your fruit and your produce. We give the same advice when people go overseas that you should always peel something. You should always boil something,” he said.
Doctors also recommend washing produce thoroughly if boiling is not an option, and washing hands regularly.
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Chip Rubenstein, owner of Chip’s Auto Sales of Milford, says he’s honored to celebrate the dealership’s 50th anniversary alongside America’s 250th birthday.
“I opened Chip’s Auto Sales in 1976, during a chaotic time for our nation in the world,” said Rubenstein, “50 years later, I am so proud of the legacy I’ve created as somebody who always tried his best to do right, and to serve my community proudly.”
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