High School Sports Roundup from Various Cities
Friday evening was action-packed as high school sports teams across the region took to their respective fields and courts for intense competition.
In Westport, the Staples boys’ soccer team decisively defeated Danbury with a score of 11-1. The team showed great cooperation on the field, making it a standout performance. Meanwhile, in New Haven, Hopkins shutout Hamden Hall 6-0, with Munib Kassem and Eric Roberts each scoring two goals.
Elsewhere, Northwest Catholic claimed a 1-0 victory over Avon thanks to a goal from Samantha Casper, keeping their record strong at 8-2-3. Seymour also brought home a solid win against Oxford, pitching a 3-0 shutout, with Joey Carrafiello scoring twice.
On the girls’ side, the Mercy squad continued their remarkable season, getting the better of Cheshire 4-2, improving their record to 13-0-1. In a thrilling match at Somers, the home team triumphed over Tolland 4-2, marking Avery D’Amour’s milestone of scoring her 50th and 51st career goals.
In the volleyball scene, Hamden defeated Killingly with a score of 3-1, thanks to strong performances from Bella Green and Felicity Potkay. In a close match, Trumbull edged out Staples 3-2 in an exciting five-set contest, with Paulina Bykowski making a significant impact with 10 kills and 16 digs.
Overall, it was an eventful night filled with impressive athleticism and teamwork across various sports. Teams continue to push their limits as the season progresses, making for an exciting lead-up to the playoffs.
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