Youth Soccer

The Elite Soccer Camps Golden Dragons picked up a win in a tough, exciting match Saturday morning, overcoming the Jason Ranalli Grey Ghosts, 7-5.  Matteo D’Elia scored a pair of goals.  Ben Trenchard also added two goals.  Jacob Rader, Jax Guarino, and Luca Decresenzo all played well, and Seth Empiris used a number of pull back turns to create space and pass the ball to his teammates.  The Top Hat Dance Academy Green Crocodiles defeated ASH, 9-2 with an early goal by Julissa Oliveras, her first of the season. Ariel Titus and Lehanna Philogene both ended up with hat tricks. The Green Crocodiles’ defense was led by a strong effort from Kendall Gilchrist and Aarohi Jain. The Cappetta’s Italian Imports Polar Bears put up a good fight but lost to the Shoreline Wellness Blue Diamonds, 2-0. Jocelyn Kenny had some great saves in goal. Samantha Zuk, Luciana Cappetta, and Celeste DiNallo worked well to pass the ball up the field.  For the Blue Diamonds, Ava Pellino scored two goals and Josylyn Davila played a great game in the goal. Emiya Mack and Nylah Arthur played strong in the midfield.

The Sweet Relief Catering Blue Thunder defeated Stars Ice Cream, 6-1.  David Christensen put in a solid defensive effort and scored three goals, and goals were also scored by JR Salguero, Lucas Aronson, and Christian Reyes. The Porto Funeral Homes Gold Stars topped Milano & Wanat, 5-1.  Bianca Davila not only played well defensively, but also scored a goal.  Olivia Moretti scored for her team increasing their lead. Cheyenne Sebas scored as well.  The West Haven Federation of Teachers Local 1542  Mini-Blueberries fell to the WH Italian American Civic Assn., 4-2. Isabella Cooper stole the ball from the opposing team several times. Avielle Bernardo played well defensively, stopping the ball from going into the net.

The Oyster River Energy Blue Wolves beat Frank Agent Plumbing & Heating, 6-1. Malcolm Thompson and Jeremy Salas Chan played well in goal, while Omar Elnatour and Jackson Schoeman played great offense.  The Gunning Law Firm Blue Hurricanes defeated Keenan Funeral Home, 6-0.  The Blue Hurricanes got goals from Lynnie Chesson, Kylie Gibbons, Arianna Throm and Sophia Empric.  Angelina Torres, Alivia Riley, and Chelsea Hernandez played very strong and Lulu Sebas was excellent in goal.

On Saturday afternoon, the Bar Code U10 girls travel team played a well-fought game and tied host Wallingford, 1-1.  Sophia Empric found the back of the net for the Westies while Lynnie Chesson and Lulu Sebas shared goalie duties each making tough savesThe George Ellis Company U11 girls played two games away this week.  Wednesday evening, the Westies faced the South Central Premier U12 girls away in North Branford and coming away with a 2-1 win. The defense was anchored by Amiyah Jones and keeper duties were headed by Kayla Quintanilla.  In the first half, Kaylee Pellino put in a goal and in the second, Nylah Beyah. 

In a league game on Saturday, the U11 Westie girls visited Guilford and won, 2-0.  Cristel Miguel played tough in the net keeping all balls out for the shutout.  Some excellent passing in the first half by defender Amiyah Jones, to Katerina Oliveira led to a goal by Nylah Beyah.  Beyah put a second goal in the net in the second half to put the game away.

Building off the solid play from the tournament last weekend, the P&B Express Lady Westies continued to evolve with a commanding 4-0 win over Madison on Saturday. The offense was sustained throughout the game with Madyson Ortiz and Nada Elmouki both scoring, assisted by Natalie Reed, Aliana Tepetl, and Amyah Kelly.  The defense of Bellarose Ramirez, Angelina Messina, Michelle Ceja, Jayden Braacker and Katelynn Salgado completely shut down Madison. Sydney Gayle and Alivia Ginsberg combined goalkeeping duties to complete the shutout. 

The Elite Soccer Camps U14 girls hosted Branford Sunday afternoon, coming out on top by a score of 5-2.  The rain impacted the game early as Branford went up 1-0, but West Haven quickly answered.  Aylin Soto scored twice off free kicks, and Ashynn Trenchard worked hard in midfield to get the ball forward for her teammates.  Ericka Tighe and Cashlin O’Neill played well in goal, and Ava Murphy and Molly Gunning helped shut down Branford counter-attacks. 

The West Shore Family Dental U14 boys played in the second round of the Connecticut Cup this weekend, visiting rival Southington.  In a contentious match, the Westies fought hard, but came up short, 2-1.

The West Haven Youth Soccer League hosted its 11th annual West Haven Invitational Tournament, the WHIT, last weekend.  It was a beautiful weekend where all of the West Haven travel teams competed against local programs on Saturday and Sunday.  The West Haven Youth Soccer League also raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.

It was an exciting weekend for the U11 Westie girls.  West Haven faced both Cheshire U12 and North Haven U12 for two separate games each.  On Saturday, the Westies won their first game against Cheshire with a 7-0 final score.  Goals were scored by Isabella Antonucci, Lexi Lucas, Katarina Oliveira and Madison Gargiulo.  Goalie duties were shared by Cristel Miguel and Valentina DeMartino.  The second game was Saturday afternoon against North Haven.  In a well fought game, the Westies fell to North Haven,1-0.  Cristel Miguel played keeper for the whole game.  Sunday brought repeat games against Cheshire and North Haven.  On Sunday morning the U11 girls played Cheshire.  With a final score of 2-2 the game ended in a tie.  Goals were scored by Isabella Antonucci and Katerina Oliveira. Cristel Miguel played as goalie.  For the fourth and final game, the Westies took on North Haven and lost, 1-0.  Valentina DeMartino played the whole game in the goal.  Late Sunday afternoon, the U11 girls played in the championship against North Haven.  The girls fought hard every minute of the game and it ended 1-1. The lone goal was scored by Lexi Lucas with Cristel Miguel once again in goal.  After regulation the Westies played two, 10-minute overtimes and remained tied 1-1.  The Westies ended up winning the U12 division in penalty kicks 1-0, with the goal by Camilla Murphy.

The Elite Soccer Camps U14 Girls Travel team played in the U15 division of the tournament.  The girls opened up play Saturday afternoon against Ansonia winning, 4-1.  Niamh Chesson, Llyanna Griffith-Waite, Cindy Burns, Camryn Flaherty, Chloe Whelan and Annabelle Pasacreta anchored the defense in the opening game.  Later Saturday afternoon, the Elite Soccer U14 girls took on Wallingford, winning their second game, 4-1.  Ariana Izzo, Ava Murphy, Aylin Soto, Jaelyn Beauvais and Jaylyn Powell dominated the midfield and guided their team to the win.  Sunday morning, the girls were back in action, taking on North Haven.  After going down 3-0 in the first half, the girls rallied and came out with a 3-3 tie.  Brooke Flaherty and Alexandria Nunes led the offense, with Molly Gunning, Camryn Beauvais, and Abigail Phelan working the flanks.  In the final game of round-robin play, the team needed a win or tie to be sure of advancement to the finals, and they came out strong, getting the 6-0 win against Hamden.  Etta Funke and Isabella Eyler played very strong, with Cashlin O’Neill getting the shut-out in goal. 

In the finals, the Elie Soccer U14’s had a rematch against North Haven.  Both teams played well, with regulation ending in a 1-1 draw.  North Haven found a way to score in overtime, leaving the Elite Soccer U14 girls to finish in second place. 

The U9 girls had an impressive weekend.  On Saturday, they faced off against Wallingford and Branford. Annabelle Fiorillo and Stella Porto controlled the ball well up and down the field against Wallingford. Luciana Cappetta scored as West Haven fell short, 3-1.  In the Branford game, Gillian Wynus had several strong plays for West Haven and Samantha Zuk scored for West Haven, with a final score of 6-2.  On Sunday, Josylyn Davila and Olivia Petrie shared goalie duties fending off North Haven. Aliana Wilson and Kiva Inahuazo worked well to get control of the ball. The U9 girls also faced off against West Haven’s U10 girls, holding their own. Josylyn Davila made several great saves as Kai Ruotolo and Jocelyn Kenny had some strong plays.  Saturday morning the U10 girls lost to Milford, 3-1.  Sophia Empric scored the lone goal for West Haven. Lulu Sebas, Arianna Throm, and Sophia Locklear  played well at midfield, demonstrating good foot skills.  Lynnie Chesson made many excellent save in net to keep the game close.  Saturday afternoon the girls tied Wallingford 2-2 in a hard-fought contest.  Sophia Empric scored both goals for West Haven with strong support coming from Lulu Sebas and Sophia Locklear.  Lynnie Chesson played strong in net while Jada Ciliberti and Hailey Dargon were solid on defense.  Sunday morning the U10 girls tied Cheshire, 2-2.  Sophia Locklear and Sophia Empric provided the offense.  Lulu Sebas made many excellent saves in goal while Lynnie Chesson, and Chelsea Hernandez helped control the midfield.  Jada Cilberti anchored the defense for the Westies.  In the afternoon on Sunday, the U10 girls beat the West Haven U9 girls, 5-0.  Arianna Throm, Lynnie Chesson and Heleigh McCarthy provided the scoring.

The West Haven U12 boys captured the championship with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madison at Duffy Field on Sunday afternoon.  The Blue Devils went 4-1 during the WHIT and completed their fall season with a sparkling overall record of 9-1-0.  Jovan Lakaj scored both of the West Haven goals in the championship match.  Rafi Treat saved a penalty kick in the first half and then made two outstanding saves in the second half in goal for the Westies.  Treat, who finished with nine total saves, was voted Man of the Match as voted on by the Madison team.  For his first goal Lakaj won the ball and drove it to the top corner of the penalty box.  His beautiful chip floated over the Madison keeper and into the net.  After Treat’s save of the PK, the Blue Devils regained momentum and made it 2-0.  Sean Studley played the ball toward the corner where Lakaj cut it inside and ripped his shot just inside the far post.  In the second half Madison applied pressure but the Westies’ defense was up to the task.  Madison did get one goal back, but Treat denied their last best chance with a leaping tip of a shot sending it over the crossbar.  Studley was West Haven’s leading scorer in the tournament with three goals and five assists. Ryan Malone also scored three goals with an assist. Lakaj scored three goals and Panton had two. Pacey Larka, Ramy Mandhouj, Pedro Furtado and Miguel all had one goal and one assist. Aciker had one assist. Victor Davila and Treat split time in goal and were both rock-solid.  In Saturday’s opening game of U12 play the Westies used a strong second half to post a 4-2 win over New Haven.  Studley recorded a hat trick and also assisted on Larka’s tally.  Miguel and Malone had assists.  Brown was named Man of the Match for his play at center back.  In Saturday’s second game the Blue Devils jumped out to a 6-1 lead before winning, 6-4, over Stratford.  Malone scored twice with the other goals scored by Mandhouj, Miguel, Lakaj and Panton.  Studley chipped in with three assists, while Mandhouj, Aciker and Larka also had assists.  Studley earned Man of the Match honors. 

Sunday morning the Westies clinched a spot in the finals with a 3-0 win over Branford.  Furtado notched the only goal of the first half.  Malone chipped the keeper and Panton headed in Furtado’s free kick in the second half.  Victor Davila earned the shutout in goal for the Westies. Panton was named Man of the Match.  In Sunday’s second match the Blue Devils dropped a 2-0 decision to Madison in a game that meant nothing to the standings. 

The P&B Express U14 Lady Westies competed in their first WHIT tournament going 1-3 for the weekend where the scores certainly do not reflect the excellent effort and positive momentum of the team.  For the first game on Saturday they fell to North Haven, 3-0. Madyson Ortiz and Natalie Reed led the offense assisted by Josephina Lakaj and Aliana Tepetl.  In the second game the Westies returned to their winning ways taking down Hamden, 2-0. Nada Elmouki and Alivia Ginsberg both scored assisted by Amanda Fagnani. Amayah Kelly along with Jade Rivas Resuleu added additional offense with many shots on goal.  On Sunday the defense and midfielders were the highlight against Ansonia albeit falling, 3-0. Jasmine Trigueros and Riley Studley stopped many attacks supported by Madden Evangeliste, Jayden Braacker, Sydni Gayle and Angelina Messina.  The final game on Sunday was one of the strongest for the Westies, keeping it close in the first half at 1-0, but they were not able to find the back of the net which resulted in a 3-0 loss. Bellarose Ramirez, Sophie Mazuroski, Katelynn Salgado, Sarahi Cruz-Cruz and Michelle Ceja all contributed well.

The Elite Soccer Camps U14 girls travel team hosted East Haven Sunday afternoon, in a rematch from earlier in the season.  The first go-round saw the two teams earn a 1-1 draw, but the Westies came out on top, 4-1, this time.  West Haven went up 1-0 in the first half, and then dominated in the second half, with goals from Isabella Eyler, Alexandria Nunes and Aylin Soto.  Soto had a strong game, connecting passes and breaking up plays, as did the centerback pairing of Niamh Chesson and Chloe Whelan. 

The P&B Express U14 Lady Westies came out strong on Saturday capturing a 5-1 win against New Haven.  Madyson Ortiz and Josephina Lakaj both scored, with assists by Natalie Reed, Nada El Mouki and Aliana Tepetl.  Jade Rivas Resuleu, Amanda Fagnani, Madden Evangeliste and Sarahi Cruz-Cruz were solid in midfield.  Jayden Braacker, Angelina Messina, Katelynn Salgado and Sydni Gayle provided strong defense throughout, especially combined with Bellarose Ramirez in goal to put up a second half shutout.

On Sunday, the Oyster River Energy West Haven girls U11 team played Clinton in front of a home crowd for a 6-0 win.  Strong defense was shown by Amiyah Jones. Kayla Quantanilla and Cristel Miguel shared keeper duties. Goals were scored by Nylah Beyah, Katarina Oliveira, and Kaylee Pellino. A great game was played by the whole team in the win over Clinton. 

The Milano & Wanat West Haven U14 boys played in the first round of the Connecticut Cup on Saturday afternoon, overtaking a tough Madison, 2-1.  Bobby Severino played a great game, as did Sebastian Treat.  Robert Foley was strong in the midfield.  The team was back in action Sunday, traveling to Wallingford, and coming home 5-0 winners.  Dylan Petrie worked hard, and Evan Amoro played some great passes. 

On Saturday the West Shore Family Dental U10 girls tied Branford, 1-1, in a hard-fought contest.  Kylie Gibbons scored the tying goal after the Westies went down, 1-0.  Sophia Locklear and Hailey Dargon played strong defense.  Lulu Sebas and Jada Ciliberti held down the midfield.  Chelsea Hernandez had several nice passes, and Lynnie Chesson made key saves in goal.  On Sunday, the girls were back in action losing to Meriden, 5-4.  Goals were scored by Hailey Dargon, Kylie Gibbons, Haleigh McCarthy and Arianna Throm.  Sopohia Empric made several nice crossing passes to set up goals.  Sophia Locklear showed excellent speed on defense while Angelina Torres showed good determination and footwork with the ball.

The Elite Soccer Camps Golden Dragons played Gunning Law Firm to a 1-1draw.  Roland Green scored for Gunning Law Firm after his team blocked a shot on goal and the ball rolled out to him to calmly take down the field and put in the back of the net.  The Dragons fought back, with Luca DeCrescenzo netting the equalizer off a pass from Jax Guarino as Ben Trenchard’s movement off the ball cleared a shooting lane. 

Nick’s Luncheonette Dragons played the Jason Ranalli Grey Ghosts on Saturday, with the Dragons taking the win, 5-4.  Dylan Narvaez, Jaxon Cruz and Sammy Gartani were the stars of the day for the Dragons.  The Sweet Relief Catering Blue Thunder came out on top over George Ellis Company, Inc.  It was a great back-and-forth game, with the Blue Thunder coming out on top, 6-5.  A goal was scored by Isaiah Ramsey. 

The Stars Ice Cream Gold Stars played the Rock House School of Music, with the Stars winning, 6-3.  Jada and Bianca Davila worked together on defense to stop the opposing team.  Cheyenne Sebas and Olivia Morretti both scored goals for their team.  The WH Federation of Teachers Local 1542 Mini-Blueberries played Top Hat Dance Academy losing, 6-1. Tyraja Garner scored the only goal for her team.

The Jason Ranalli Bees did an excellent job this week battling the WH Professional Firefighters in an exciting head-to-head match.  LeRoy Salvatierra and Landon Alling both scored. Later on the boys played against Frank Agvent Plumbing and Heating, where Joel Batres excelled on offense, along with the fantastic play of Curtis Diaz and Kaleb Feliciano.

The Shoreline Wellness Blue Diamonds won against Keenan Funeral Home, 2-1. Ava Pellino scored the winning goal in the last five seconds of the game. Eve Montiel scored the first goal with an amazing shot from midfield.  Allie Powers and Josylyn Davila played very strong defense throughout the game, while Gianna DePino and Giada Jimenez played goalie for the Diamonds and made some excellent saves to preserve the win.  The Gunning Law Firm Blue Hurricanes defeated Cappetta’s Italian , 5-0.  Goals were scored by Sophia Empric, Ariana Throm and Lynnie Chesson. 

The West Haven Police Local 895 Gray Sharks defeated the WH Italian-American Civic Association, 10-7. Jeshrun Polington and Juan Rios scored goals. The final match of the weekend saw Bar Code take on Porto Funeral Homes, with the two teams battling to a dramatic 3-3 draw.

The Elite Soccer Camps Golden Dragons played a strong game against the Porto Funeral Homes Navy Sharks with the Dragons winning, 10-5.  Ben Trenchard and Matteo D’Elia both picked up a brace, with Jax Guarino adding a goal and Jacob Rader getting a hat trick.  Luca DeCrescezno played a strong game in the win for the Dragons.  The Jason Ranalli Yellow Bees played an exciting game against the West Haven Professional Firefighters Sharks this week.  In a back-to-back scoring experience for the boys, Owen Witkins shined on the field. Talla Ndiaye and Yadiel Rios both scored their first-ever goals.  The P&B Express Blue Wolves won Saturday’s game, 5-0, against West Shore Family Dental. Nathan Almeida was a phenomenal goalkeeper and played offense too, Gabriel Quezada was played great defense alongside Jayden Williams, and Daimeon Griffin contributed to both offensively and defensively.

The Milano & Wanat U10 girls travel team defeated Orange on Friday evening, 4-1.  Kylie Gibbons scored a hat trick, and Sophia Empric added the other goal.  A strong defensive game was played by Sophia Locklear.  Lynnie Chesson, Jayda Ciliberti, and Haleigh McCarthy controlled the midfield.  On Saturday evening the U10 girls travel team lost to North Haven 3-0.  Hailey Dargon showed good effort on defense while Lynnie Chesson Arianna Throm, and Lulu Sebas played well at midfield.  Spohia Empric and Kylie Gibbons combined for several nice passes and shot opportunities.

The West Haven Police Local 895 U12 boys continued to dominate their schedule by posting a pair of 7-0 wins over the weekend. Seven different players scored goals for the balanced West Haven attack. The Blue Devils are now undefeated at 5-0-0 on the season. On Friday night the Westies traveled to Southington to play under the lights. West Haven jumped all over the home team with first half goals by Sean Studley, Pedro Furtado (2), and Pacey Larka. Nate Charron, Ramy Mendhouj, Ryan Malone and Furtado earned assists.  In the second half the Blue Devils did not relent. Furtado completed his hat trick early in the half with an assist to Maicon Miguel. Miguel and Charron tallied later with Studley assisting on both goals. Efrain Brown and Matthew Panton controlled play in the back for West Haven while Rafi Treat and Victor Davila earned the shutout splitting time in goal.  On Sunday afternoon at Duffy Field the Westies hosted Clinton and picked up right where they left off. Studley opened the scoring before Furtado added another. Malone smashed home Furtado’s assist and Mendhouj tapped in Studley’s flick for a 4-0 half time lead.  Furtado’s beautiful chip was headed in by Studley to open the second half scoring. Malone added another goal before Miguel capped the scoring with a volley. Jovan Lakaj and Mehmet Aciker were strong for the Westies. Treat and Davila combined for their second shutout of the weekend.

On Saturday, the Oyster River Energy U9 girls played Southington at home losing, 2-0. Celeste DiNallo and Josylyn Davila controlled the ball well up and down the field.  On Sunday, the girls traveled to Shelton winning, 2-1. Luciana Cappetta and Stella Porto scored for West Haven. Gillian Wynus played a solid defense while Annabelle Fiorillo and Ava Pellino were strong winning the ball against Shelton. Olivia Petrie made some great saves in goal.

The Gunning Law Firm Blue Hurricanes defeated Shoreline Wellness, 5-0.  Goals were scored by Sophia Empric, Stella Porto and Danaangelique Lopez-Salazar.  Lynnie Chesson had a strong game in goal while Lulu Sebas, Angelina Torres, and Chelsea Hernandez had strong games on the field.  The Top Hat Academy Green Crocodiles found themselves down early against the WH Italian-American Civic Assn. The Crocs were able to bounce back and get the 7-2 win with great effort from Aarohi Jain and Amelia Finek. Julissa Olivera and Kendall Gilchrist were great on defense to help seal the victory.  The Cappetta’s Italian Imports Polar Bears played an impressive game against Keenan Funeral Home winning, 4-1. Samantha Zuk and Luciana Cappetta scored while Kiley McCoart played a strong defense. Alianna Wilson was solid in goal.

The Sweet Relief Catering Blue Thunder came away with a 3-2 win over Barcode.  It was a well-played game with goals by Caleb Awuah and Ato Appiah, with excellent goalkeeping by Guillermo Gonzaga and great defense by Dylan Soc and Christian Reyes. The Stars Ice Cream Warriors defeated the Rock House School of Music, 7-5.  The warriors were led by Carnasia Shabazz with three goals, and Dulce Poou Giron and Haley Colon each scored two goals. Jazmin Morales and Camila Suarezcaporal played good defense.

Nick’s Luncheonette Dragons played Gunning Law Firm to a 4-4 draw. The Dragons played hard to take a tie with Jaden Prates and Caleb Redmen doing a great job on defence and Mason Panton on offense.  The WH Federation of Teachers Local 1542 Mini-Blueberries played Frank Agvent Plumbing and Heating winning, 5-3.  Joelle Dixon made passes to her team helping them move the ball down the field. Tyraja Garner scored the first goal of the game. Karine Davila scored points for her team. Isabella Cooper made her second goal of the season. Anessa Worrell helped her team in the win.  The Stars Ice Cream Gold Stars played the George Ellis Company, but came up short, 7-2.  Juliana Crudo attacked the ball and was able to take some shots on goal. Madison Jacksics used her skills from practice to get some good touches on the ball.

It was another gorgeous Saturday and Sunday last weekend as the West Haven Youth Soccer League’s fall season continued. The Elite Soccer Camps U14 girls Ttravel team took the trip up I-95 to take on host Clinton Sunday afternoon, and won, 6-0. Ericka Tighe and Caslin O’Neill combined for the shutout in goal. Aylin Soto picked up a goal from a corner kick play run by Ashlynn Trenchard and Jaylyn Powell, and Powell had a goal of her own. Alex Nunes scored a stunner as she turned off her defender and fired a shot into the goal. Ava Murphy played well in the midfield and scored from a long range blast from outside the box. Brooke and Camryn Flaherty also had a strong game in the win.

The Oyster River Energy U11 girls played two games last week, opening Wednesday night against South Central Premier. Madison Gargiulo, Kaylee Pellino, Camilla Murphy, Katarina Oliveira, Amiyah Jones, Kayci Gayle and Nylah Beyah all scored. Goalies Kayla Quintanilla and Madison Gargiulo shared keeper duties. Lots of great passing that led to goals and quick footwork by all.

On Saturday, the girls played in the first game of the State Cup against Tolland. In the 8-0 shutout, Nylah Beyah scored her second hat trick of the week. Two great assists by Camilla Murphy led to one Beyah’s goals, as well as one by Katerina Oliveira. Goals were also scored by Isabella Antonucci, Mariella Cappetta, Kayci Gayle and Madison Gargiulo. Kayla Quintanilla took first half goalie duties and Kaylee Pellino took second half. The strong line of defense was shared by Daniela Bazar, Cristel Miguel and Michelle Mora-Cyrus.

The WH Professional Firefighters U12 boys upped its record to 3-0-0 on the season with an 8-2 rout of Hamden on Sunday afternoon at Duffy Field. Sean Studley led the Blue Devils on offense with three goals and three assists. Pedro Furtado added two goals and an assist. Ramy Mendhouj (three assists) and Matthew Panton (one assist) played well in the midfield. Efrain Brown controlled play in the back and added an assist. Mehmet Aciker, Pacey Larka and Ryan Malone also added goals. Victor Padilla made six saves in goal for the Westies.

The Milano & Wanat U9 girls put up a good fight in their first game against Orange falling, 6-4. Aliana Wilson made some great saves in goal. Celeste DiNallo was strong on defense. Stella Porto, Luciana Cappetta, and Annabelle Fiorillo all scored. The P&B Express U14 girls traveled to New Haven Saturday for their first league game bringing home a 2-0 win. Natalie Reed and Aliana Tepetl both scored with support from Sophie Mazuroski and Amyah Kelly. Adelicia Parise and Alivia Ginsberg contained the attack in the midfield. Jayden Braacker, Bellarose Ramirez and Madden Evangeliste provided solid defense combined with Sydney Gayle in goal for the shut out.

The Elite Soccer Camps Golden Dragons took on Nick’s Luncheonette Dragons Saturday morning, with the Golden Dragons picking up a 9-6 win. Jacob Rader impressed with his footskills, and Seth Empiric scored a nice goal. Ben Trenchard and Jax Guarino made some good defensive plays, and Jayden Huang showed some hustle. Matteo D’Elia made some great passes to his teammates and Jesus Rangel was solid throughout the game. For Nick’s Luncheonette, Mark Zhuno, Marvin Castillo and Dylan Torres did a great job on the field The Jason Ranalli Yellow Bees had an action packed two games this weekend. In the first game, the boys played the WH Police Local 895 and did an amazing job together! Miguel Morales, Jr. scored a hat trick while Joel Batres solidified the defense. Kaleb Feliciano did a wonderful job passing to teammates, setting up two plays which resulted in goals for the Bees. Later, the Bees faced the Elite Soccer Camps Blues and did terrific in a back and forth scoring event for both teams. Curtis Dias and Connor Fitzpatrick showed all around fantastic ball skills, while Adem Gundogdu played amazing the entire game.

The Shoreline Wellness Blue Diamonds won, 3-0, over Keenan Funeral Home. Ava Pellino scored two goals and Jayda Cillberti scored one. Josylyn Davila played amazing in goal and Eve Montiel, Gillian Wynus, and Allie Powers played hard and strong in the midfield. The Sweet Relief Catering Blue Thunder played a great game winning, 5-0, over the George Ellis Company, Inc. Ato Appiah scored twice, and excellent field play was shown by Mathew Davis, Jacob Smalls, and Eric Rivas. James and Carlos Bazar also contributed to the win.

The Bar Code Gold Stars played the Rock House School of Music Rockers. The Rockers triumphed, 5-3. Alanis Nieves played well in her midfield position and was able to score a goal. Jada Turner supported both the defense and offense. The WH Federation of Teachers Local 1542 Mini Blueberries played the Top Hat Dance Academy Green Crocodiles, with the Cros’ winning, 7-2. Avielle Bernardo did a great job on defense stopping the ball from going in the net and Tyraja Garner used her speed and aggressive play to go after the ball for the Blueberries. For the Crocs’, Kendall Gilchrist made an outstanding goal, her first of the season, while Ariel Titus and Camilla Barragan both finished with Hat Tricks.

The Cappetta’s Italian Imports Polar Bears played a tough game against The Gunning Law Firm losing, 9-2. Annabelle Fiorillo had some great passes for the Polar Bears while Samantha Zuk and Luciana Cappetta scored. For Gunning Law Firm, Sophia Empric and Kylie Gibbons scored multiple goals. Lynnie Chesson. Alivia Reilly and Hailey Dargon also found the back of the net. Lulu Sebas played a strong game at midfield while Dana Lopez-Salazar made several nice plays throughout the game.

The West Shore Family Dental took on Stars Ice Cream, playing well and winning, 6-1. Danyella Lanche played great defense, Sarah Daveys had a first time goal and Nathalie Rivas worked hard. The Porto Funeral Home Navy Sharks played Jason Ranelli losing, 5-4. Ethan Fonseca played well overall for the Navy Sharks. Jimmy Clark played a strong defensive game. Gabriel Nascimento added excellent work for the Navy Sharks up front. In the final match-up of the weekend, the WH Italian American Civic Assn took on Frank Agvent Plumbing and Heating, battling to a 0-0 draw. Both teams worked hard to try and find the back of the net, but were stymied by the excellent goalkeeping of Matt Treat and Chris Petrie.

George Ellis Company West Haven U11 girls travel team took on Naugatuck before a home crowd Friday night.  With a final score of 7-1, the ball was put in the net by seven different girls: Katarina Oliveira, Lexi Lucas, Camilla Murphy, Kaylee Pellino, Nylah Beyah, Mariella Cappetta and Valentina DeMartino.  Lia Powers and Katerina Oliveira moved the ball up the flanks with ease.  Kayla Quintanilla and Madison Garguilo played a solid game in goal. 

On Saturday afternoon, the girls were back in action, playing their first league game of the season against Prospect. Competition was tight, but the Westies proved too much for Prospect. Kayla Quintanilla was solid in goal providing many saves in both the first and second half.  Forwards Kaylee Pellino and Nylah Beyah showed speed and great footskills to move the ball quickly down the field.  Nylah Beyah scored in the first half for an early 1-0 lead.  A shot on goal from the right side by Lexi Lucas missed but was followed up for a score by Kaylee Pellino. After a handball in the box in the second half, Camilla Murphy’s penalty shot scored for the Westies in the second half.  The Westies beat Prospect, 4-2, after Camilla Murphy put another shot in goal to end the game.  The Westies are now 4-0 on the season. 

The Elite Soccer Camps U14 girls had a busy weekend, playing three games and going 1-1-1.  On Friday night, the girls played under the lights in Wallingford falling, 3-0 against the experienced Wallingford team.  Despite the score line, the Westies played a good game, passing the ball out of danger and trying to possess against their kick and run opponents.  Cashlin O’Neill had several good saves in net, while Jaylyn Powell and Ava Murphy combined well in the middle of the field.  On Saturday, Westies hosted Hamden winning, 6-1.  Alexandria Nunes led the scoring early on, and the Westies never looked back.  Ashlynn Trenchard and Molly Gunning did a great job receiving the ball and moving it up the field.  Sunday, they traveled to East Haven.  The weekend caught up with them, as they went down 1-0 early, but battled back for the 1-1 tie.  Ariana Izzo slipped a through ball between two defenders for Isabella Eyler to run onto and finish.  Camryn Flaherty was having a good game until injury forced her out early in the second half. 

The P&B Express U14 Lady Westies took on Prospect Saturday afternoon, falling 1-0 in a close, defensive battle.  Natalie Reed, Aliana Tepetl, Amyah Kelly and Josephina Lakaj led the sustained offensive attack, but just could not find the back of the net.

The WH Professional Firefighters U12 boys improved to 2-0-0 on the season with a 6-2 win over Meriden on Sunday afternoon.  The Blue Devils controlled play throughout the match and moved the ball nicely all afternoon. Nate Charron opened the scoring in the first half when he drew a foul in the box and converted the ensuing penalty kick. After Meriden tied it, Charron intercepted a goal kick and fired a shot off the far post and in to make it 2-1. Ryan Malone pounced on the rebound and knocked it in with a feet-first slide.  Mehmet Aciker and Maicon Miguel were terrific playing outside defense while Brown was dominant at center back. 

The West Shore Family Dental U10 girls traveled to Naugatuck on Sunday, where they defeated the host team, 4-0.  Kylie Gibbons led the way with two goals.  Sophia Empric and Chelsea Hernandez also contributed to the scoring. 

The West Haven Police Local 895 Yellow Jackets put out a strong effort this weekend, picking up their first win of the season, taking on the Milano and Wanat Blue Flames.  Aubrey Pellino led the attack from the midfield and scored off of some great foot skills to get around the defense. Cataleya Williams used her defensive skills to stop several attacks by the navy blue team.

The Nick’s Luncheonette Dragons took on Oyster River Energy, with the Dragons taking the win, 6-1. Ayebatonye Isaac, Jacob Warren and Sammy Gartani led the way and scored for the Dragons.  The Top Hat Dance Academy Green Crocodiles and WH Italian American Civic Assn. battled Saturday morning, with the Crocs coming out on top, 6-1. Kendall Gilchrist dominated on defense while Julissa Oliveras was great on both sides of the ball. Avery Linen came close to scoring her first goal but was denied by the post. 

The Frank Agvent Plumbing and Heating Blue Thunder defeated the Gold Stars, 5-0.  Sarah Davey had many key stops as goalie and Amyah Kelly had several carries and passes into open space. For the Gold Stars, Anna Sicotte defended the goal well, with many key plays. Tania Garcia Poou stayed in goal the entire second half and played excellent defense.  The Stars Ice Cream Warriors defeated the Rock House School of Music, 7-2.  Dulce Poou Giron picked up the hat trickgoals, and Natlie Soto and Haley Colon scored two apiece.  Allorra Hildebrand played a good game in goal.

The Cappetta’s Italian Imports Polar Bears played a tough game against Keenan Funeral Home, coming up short in a 4-2 loss. Luciana Cappetta scored for the Polar Bears, and some great work on the field was on display by Annabelle Fiorello and Celeste DiNallo.  The WH Federation of Teachers Local 1542 Mini Blueberries played FG4.  Joelle Dixon improved her game play this week. Anessa Worrell scored, giving her team the lead early on. It was a close game, but FG4 came out on top, 6-5.  Sweet Relief Catering Blue Thunder played to a 0-0 tie with Barcode. It was a well-played game with excellent defense from Isaac Irizzarry,Omari Knox, and Nicolas Rosero.

The Gunning Law Firm U10 Girls defeated Shoreline Wellness, 6-0 behind three goals from Sophia Empric.  Kylie Gibbons,  Chelsea Hernandez and Arianna Throm also scored. Lulu Sebas and Lynnie Chesson combined for the shutout in goal. 

The Porto Funeral Home-Navy Shark took on Gunning Law Firm losing, 7-6.  Ammiel Perez played well in attack and defense for the Navy Sharks.  Adam Lennon played tenacious defense and was also a wonderboy on offense, scoring a late goal. 

The Elite Soccer Camps Golden Dragons took on the Jason Ranalli Warriors Saturday morning in a tough contest.  The Elite Soccer Dragons were able to edge by their opponents in the end winning, 8-5.  Ben Trenchard picked up two goals, the first off of a corner kick play where Matteo D’Elia picked up the assist.   Jesus Rangel played a solid game, showing a lot of hustle in the win for the Elite Soccer Dragons.

In the closing weekend of the West Haven Youth Soccer League, a few of the travel teams took part in the annual Guilford Soccer Tournament.  The Gunning Law Firm West Haven girls played North Branford to a 0-0 tie in a hard-fought, well played defensive battle on both sides of the ball. It was a total team effort for the Westies, Shelby Gagne, Julia Tsakonas and Sophie Gigliotti played well at forward. 

The midfield was controlled by Selena Izzo and Maddie Lentine, who sent several balls through the North Branford defense. West Haven’s goalkeeper duties were handled by Savannah Lopez, who made several key saves to preserve the shutout.  Defense was handled by Grace Nowak, Riley Collins, Tomalyn Williams and Melissa Tsakonas. 

In the later afternoon game on Saturday, the Westies faced a good Guilford team, losing, 4-0.  Maddy Molster, Micaela Owen, Hannah Davey, and Jalen Chandler played well.  On Sunday morning, the Westies looked to bounce back against East Hudson, and tied, 1-1, on a great last-second goal from Julia Tsakonas.  Good play from the defense from Amanda Tsakonas. 

In the last game of the tournament, West Haven played a tough Killingly team, losing, 3-1.  Shelby Gagne scored the lone goal for West Haven. 

The Milano & Wanat West Haven U-11 boys also played in the tournament, advancing to the championship game on Sunday afternoon, but lost to Guilford, 5-1, in the season finale.  West Haven went 1-1-1 in pool play to capture the No. 2 seed.  The Westies opened play with a 7-3 loss to Guilford on Saturday afternoon before bouncing back to earn a 2-2 tie against Naugatuck later in the day.  West Haven then defeated RHAM, 6-1, on Sunday morning to advance to the championship match. 

In the first game on Saturday Guilford jumped out to a 2-0 lead before West Haven rallied.  Sean Studley scored twice to get the Westies even before halftime.  Pedro Furtado scored in the second half but Guilford pulled away late in the game.  Rafi Treat was solid in goal and earned Man of the Match honors as determined by the opponent. 

In game two versus Naugatuck on Saturday, West Haven scored first when Pacey Larka found the back of the net.  Naugatuck scored twice and had a 2-1 lead at halftime.  Studley’s clutch goal late in the second half helped the Westies earn the tie and a chance to play for the title on Sunday.  Miacon Miguel was solid in goal for the Westies.  Furtado earned Man of the Match honors. 

The Blue Devils knew they had to beat RHAM for a chance at a rematch versus Guilford.  And the boys played their best game of the season.  Furtado drilled a long free kick to open the scoring.  After RHAM tied it, Studley redirected one in to regain the lead.  Furtado then scored directly off a corner kick by curling it in and over the keeper.  Studley ripped in another goal and the Westies led 4-1 at halftime. 

In the second half West Haven dominated play.  Furtado notched a hat trick with a goal before Jonathan Forbes-Wolfe capped the scoring when he converted a Furtado corner kick.  Treat notched the win in goal and Efrain Brown earned Man of the Match.  The back line of Brown, Jovan Lakaj and Matthew Panton controlled the game and did not allow RHAM any chances in the second half. 

In the championship game Guilford and West Haven played an even first half, but Guilford pulled away in the second half.  West Haven’s lone tally was an own goal.  Treat was amazing in goal, making several saves, including stopping two breakaways.  Panton earned Man of the Match honors. 

Studley led the team in goals with five in the tournament and also added a pair of assists.  Furtado had four goals and three assists.  Miguel had two assists.  Panton and Brown each had an assist.  Larka and Forbes-Wolfe scored a goal apiece.  Throughout the tournament Panton, Lakaj and Brown anchored the defense.  Treat and Miguel patrolled the goal.  Nate Charron and Lucas Iversen were excellent, both offensively and defensively, on the wings.  Isaac Irizarry played valuable minutes at striker.

The Keenan Funeral Home Yellow Jackets played their last game of the season Saturday with a win against the Shoreline Wellness Green Leafs, 8-1. Two goals were scored each by Ava Pellino and Lexi Lucas. Additional goals were scored by Madison Garguilo, Kayci Gayle, Camilla Murphy and Kaylee Pellino. Nylah Beah scored the lone goal for the Leafs. The girls played tough despite missing several players. 

The Elite Soccer Camps Sharks finished their season with a 5-5 tie against the Jason Ranelli Gray Ghosts.  Luca Decresenzo and Matteo D’Elia led the scoring for the Sharks, with Jax Guarino making some key passes.  Andrew Hulse showed a lot of hustle, while Seth Empiric and Ben Trenchard tried to do moves as they dribbled down the field.  Emmett Hemming made a few key defensive stops to help keep the Sharks in the game. 

The Gunning Law Firm Grey Wolves lost to Cappetta’s Italian Imports, 3-1.  Kylie Gibbon scored off of a nice corner kick by Arianna Throm.  Sophia Empric displayed excellent foot work and dribbling skills while Hailey Dargon and Daniela Bazar played tough defense.  Lulu Sebas and Lynnie Chesson showed speed and determination throughout the game.

Nick’s Luncheonette Dragons played the University of New Haven Knights Saturday, with the Dragons taking the win, 10-5.  All the kids played awesome, but Holden Napoletano, Dylan Narvaez Ramos, and Jaden Prates playing great to earn the win.

The West Haven Youth Soccer League would like to thank its sponsors, fans, coaches and players for another successful season.  Registration for the fall season is open at whys.org.

The U-10 girls travel team met in Shelton for its last game of the season.  Lexi Lucas put the Westies on the scoreboard in the first half with a shot in the corner.  The second goal was scored by Michelle Mora-Cyrus, also in the first half of the game.  Kayci Gayle was unstoppable in defense and Kaylee Pellino made great passes and helped moved the ball forward.  The trio of Camilla Murphy, Lexi Lucas and Cristel Miguel worked hard in the midfield.  With a controversial game-tying goal, the game ended 2-2.  The Westies team finished 6-0-1 in league play and 7-1-2 overall. 

The West Haven U-19 blue team ended the season on a high note as it beat its rival white team, 8-0,on Saturday afternoon.  The team had a very successful season going 11-4-4, which included a trip all the way to the Connecticut Cup Semifinals. 

In Saturday’s game Ricardo López blasted a 40 yard free kick that banged off the cross bar and Derick Meza was in the right place at the right time to slam it in the goal.  Meza added his second goal of the game in the 2nd half for his 11th goal of the season.

Javier Yanez scored twice and ended the season with 19 goals to lead the team. Danny Morales scored from just inside the box for his 16th goal of the season.  Hugo Castillo, Ty Reeves, and Ricardo Lopez all added goals in the contest.  Bilal Salim, Shawn Tarpeh, Ricardo Lopez, Kevin Arce and Kevin Duran led the defense. 

West Haven white team played again on Sunday, traveling to Ansonia. While losing the game, both teams played with exceptional sportsmanship. Phillip Smith got the goal in a 2-1 defeat, with the assist from Youssoupha Cisse. 

The Elite Soccer Camps U-14 girls went to Clinton Friday night, clinching the league with the 3-0 win.  Abigail Phelan, Ariana Izzo and Olivia Trenchard bossed the midfield, and Cassie Wadeka recorded the shutout.  Julia Tsakonas picked up two goals, and Emma Walker picked up the third.  Camryn Flaherty was solid on defense in the win. 

The U-9 girls travel team finished its season on a high note with a 4-0 win over visiting Prospect.  Kylie Gibbons scored twice while Sophia Empric and Lynnie Chesson also added goals.  In addition to scoring, Chesson combined with Lulu Sebas to earn the shutout in goal.  Hailey Dargon and Arianna Throm locked down the defensive end.

The Elite Soccer Camps Blue Sharks lost a close game to the West Haven Police Local 895 on Saturday, 12-11.  Andrew Knuth, Ben Trenchard, Jax Guarino, Ryan Abekah and Matteo D’Elia all scored for the Sharks, while Jacob Rader and Roland Green scored for the Police.

The U-9 Gunning Law Firm Grey Wolves lost to Shoreline Wellness, 3-1.  Kylie Gibbons scored for the Grey Wolves.  Nylah Arthur showed good speed at forward and Kierra-Kellie Rolfe and Valentina Muriel-Parej used excellent footskills at midfield while Daniela Bazar anchored the defense.  For the Green Leafs, Lia Powers’ scored the three winning goals for the Green Leafs. All of the girls played strong and have improved so much through the season

The Keenan Funeral Home Yellow Jackets played Cappetta’s Italian Imports on Saturday and won, 4-0. Madison Gargiulo had a great passing game and Alivia Reilly played good defense. Goals were scored by Kaylee Pellino, Camilla Murphy, Cristel Miguel and Lexi Lucas.

The Arctic Wolves defeated West Shore Family Dental, 1-0. Joe Sperry, Jr. scored the lone goal in the final minute of the match, assisted by the Arctic Wolves leading scorer, Mekayan Fowler.  Carson Frost made a lot of key saves in the first half in net and Victor Magana Preciado played keeper in the second half to preserve the shutout.  Frost, along with Sylvan Lora and Langston Golding, also played hard on defense and Xavier Nogue and Abdel Almaksoudi controlled the mid-field, giving the attack many opportunities to score. 

The Nick’s Luncheonette Dragons played Oyster River Energy, winning, 5-0.  Mason Panton, Andrew Loehn and Alexander Hulse were the stars of the day. 

In an action packed game between the Top Hat Dance Academy Shamrocks and the Italian American Civic Assn Lightning, the Shamrocks won, 9-5. Ariel Titus was fantastic on offense scoring six goals as Sihaya Robinson followed through with 3 goals. Olivia Egraca put the pressure on the Lightning’s offense while Ava Boykin hustled down the field and Chelsea Frost had two key blocks.

The Porto Funeral Home Green Dragons played Gunning Law Firm, with the Green Dragons, winning, 8-6. Adam Lennon led the way with three goals. Mohammed Lamkhantar added two goals and Kiernan Cerullo played well overall for the Green Dragons. 

The Rock House School of Music Soccer Rockers played three games Saturday.  In game one, Nathalie Rivas played well on outside defense making some key defensive stops.  Julianne Manaci did well on offense, and  Magaly Lilannay Romero worked in midfield.  Game two saw Mya Ajanacha and Joyce Delgado work hard as forwards, taking many shots on goal. Michael Tomkins worked on the defensive side. In the final game, Genesis Linares and Bella Fletcher handled the defensive duty.  Sarah Davey and Asia Ford did great work as midfielders. 

The George Ellis Company, Inc boys also played three games Saturday, going 2-1 on the day. Aldair Saucedo scored, while Victor Smith, Aldair Saucedo, and Noah Rader were outstanding in net.

The Elite Soccer Camps Girls U-12 Lightning played twice this weekend.  On Saturday, the Lightning took on the University of New Haven Thunder.  The Lightning won, 4-1, in a great game that saw both teams play well.  Jaylyn Powell opened the scoring for Lightning, off an assist from Niamh Chesson.  Powell would go on to score two more to complete the hat trick, with Chesson assisting on all three.  Ashlynn Trenchard picked up the other goal for the Lightning, receiving a long pass from Sophie Mazuroski, and cutting the ball back to beat the goalie and nail it home.  Etta Funke and Llyanna Griffith-Waite combined for several saves in goal, while Chloe Whelan anchored the defense and Jaelyn Beauvais held down the midfield. 

For the Thunder, Madden Evangeliste, Jayden Braacker and Angelina Messina were strong at the back and made it difficult for Lightning to score early on.  Sydni Gayle made some great saves and Madyson Ortiz played well.  In the second half, the Thunder continued to play well and work hard with strong midfield performances from Natalie Reed, Amanda Fagnani, Sarahi Cruz-Cruz and Arya Mulmi.  Bellarose Ramirez put in a solid performance on the field and then did well in goal in the last ten minutes of the game. Michelle Ceja and Katelynn Salgado put in strong performances both in midfield and defense.  Amyah Kelly managed to score a goal late in the game. 

Both teams were back in action on Sunday.  First the Thunder took on Prospect, falling, 3-1, though the score line does not reflect how well they played against a team at the top of the league.  The Thunder started positively, creating early chances through Amyah Kelly and Madyson Ortiz, but could not find the back of the net. As always defensively the Thunder were strong, with Madden Evangeliste, Jayden Braacker and Angelina Messina making it difficult for players to get through on goal.  In the second half Thunder came out very strong and got a goal early by Sydni Gayle, who used her strength to hold off the defender. Natalie Reed had some terrific runs down the wing and caused a lot of problems in the box, but could not score.

Bellarose Ramirez put in a very solid performance in goal in the second half and kept the score at 3-1 giving the girls a chance of getting back in the game.  Amanda Fagnani, Katelynn Salgado and Michelle Ceja again put in strong performances in midfield and did well to move the ball up the field quickly and helped maintain pressure on Prospect. 

The Lightning played Guilford later Sunday afternoon, winning, 4-1.  Aylin Soto opened the scoring for the Lightning, scoring on a brilliant solo effort getting around the Guilford defenders and slotting the ball home past the keeper.  Molly Gunning added to the scoring a few minutes later, collecting a pass from Soto and finding the back of the net.  Alexandria Nunes picked up the third and fourth goals in the second half, with Jaelyn Powell assisting on one and Ashlynn Trenchard getting the assist on the other.  Annabelle Pasacreta and Adelicia Parise both did a good job defending, and Cashlin O’Neill played great in goal.

The Elite Soccer Camps U-14 girls continued their strong season as they made a push for the top of the league when they hosted Madison Sunday afternoon, winning 4-0.  The Westies and Madison traded chances early on, but both goalies were up to the task, until Ariana Izzo threaded a pass between two defenders into the path of Julia Tsakonas, who took a touch and put the ball into the Madison goal. Izzo would pick up a second half hat trick, getting assists from Olivia Trenchard and Tsakonas.  Alyvia Ginsberg played well on defense, and Camryn Flaherty and Emma Walker did a commendable job at center back.  Riley Studley made some important clearances and helped preserve the win for the Westies. 

The First Congregational Church of West Haven U-10 girls ended the weekend with two wins and a tie.  On Friday night, the Westies traveled to Prospect.  Both Valentina DeMartino and Cristel Miguel played tough in the goal.  Camilla Murphy was the only Westie to net a goal.  In the end, the game finished with a 1-1 tie.  On Saturday, the Westies played in front of a home crowd against Branford.  Madison Gargiulo made multiple saves in goal while Katarina Oliveira and Michelle Mora-Cyrus played a solid game.  With an ending score of 7-0, goals were scored by Lexi Lucas, Kaylee Pellino and Camilla Murphy.  First-time travel goals were scored by Mariella Cappetta, Lia Powers and Valentina DeMartino.  On Sunday the Westies traveled to North Haven in a tight game with a 2-1 finish.  The Westies put the pressure on as they dominated the field in the first half and a goal was scored by Isabella Antonucci.  Amiyah Jones and Kayci Gayle were strong in defense as they blocked anything coming close to the goal.  In the second half, Kaylee Pellino scored the second goal for the win in the final seconds of the game.  A good game was played by all.

Midweek, the Milano & Wanat West Haven U-19 boys travel team played Branford. The Westies fought back from a 3-0 deficit to nearly tie and come away with a point, but Branford outlasted them and they fell. The attack was led by Bernard Ocansey with two goals, Santiago Moreno and Raady Rahman each with one. They were supported by strong midfield play from Isaac Osei and Youssoupha Cisse, who both assisted the goals.  Over the weekend, the Westies played in the Cheshire Tournament.  In their first game, the Westies upset Ansonia, 1-0. The team got a goal early from Santiago Moreno from a corner kick. The Westies hung on working the clock thanks to subs Anthony Garcia, Walter Trigueros, and Murtaza Amjad who came in to hold off the Ansonia counter. In the second game, the Westies fell 1-0 to Cheshire White due to a penalty kick.  On Sunday, the team returned late in the afternoon to face a scrappy Branford team. Despite a relentless attack and a wall-like defense from Thomas Mazzara, Matthew Bello, Mike Afful, and Raady Rahman, Branford got just one good attack through. The Westies fell 1-0 to Branford.  In their final game, the Westies fell to eventual tournament winners Cheshire Red, 5-1. Goalkeeper John McLaughlin was tireless throughout the tournament, stopping far more shots than were allowed. Santiago Moreno again scored on a penalty,  just one of two goals scored against the champions.

The Shoreline Wellness Center Green Leafs played a tough game against Capetta’s Italian Imports, with the Leafs winning, 3-0.  Goals were scored by Nylah Beyah, Isabella Antonucci, and Lia Powers. Valentina DeMartino was unstoppable in the goal and Eve Montiel played amazing defense.  The Keenan Funeral Home Yellow Jackets won on Saturday against the Gunning Law Firm, 4-1.  Alivia Reilly and Kaylee Pellino turned away many shots while in goal.  Kiara moved the ball down the line.  Lexi Lucas and Kayci Gayle each scored two goals.

In a midweek game Barcode lost to Sweet Relief, 5-3. David Christensen led the way with three goals, and Caleb Awuah picked up two goals.  There was great field support from Ato Appiah, Jacob Smalls, Elijah Reddick, and great sportsmanship from Dante Grammatico and Zach Shippy.  The two teams played again over the weekend, with Sweet Relief Catering winning, 6-3.  Aiden Mancini scored and great field play was on display by Paul Christensen and Stephen Christensen.  Great defense was displayed by Tyler Geer, Gregory Roddick, and Brandon and Christopher Hernandez in the win. 

The Porto Funeral Home Green Dragons took on the Jason Ranalli All Stars, winning, 5-0.  Omar Elnatour played well overall and had a beautiful assist crossing from the right wing. Gabriel Nascimento contributed a goal in the winning effort. Aiden Gagiulo also worked really hard offensively and defensively for the Green Dragons.

The Elite Soccer Camps Blue Sharks played WH Professional Fire Fighters, with the sharks coming out on top, 11-5.  Seth Empiric picked up a great assist on an Alex Knuth, and Empiric also scored.  Ben Trenchard had a nice pull back turn that took him between two defenders, and later did a sole roll across his body that beat a defender, allowing him to pass to Matteo D’Elia, who buried the ball for a goal. Trenchard also scored, as did Luca Decresenzo and Ryan Abekah.  Jax Guarino worked hard, scoring and setting up his teammates to score as well.

The Stars Ice Cream Golden Warriors played two games this week.  On Tuesday they tied the Rock House School of Music, 3-3, with Maryorie Hernandez-Fortin scoring two goals and Aliana Tepetl scoring the other.  On Saturday the two teams met again, and the Warriors came out on top, 4-3. The Warriors were led by Nada El Mouki with two goals. Maryorie Herendez-Fortin and Alexandra Ortiz also scored. 

The Top Hat Dance Academy Soccer Rockers also played two games.  On Thursday they played a well rounded game against Top Hat Dance Academy, with a 5-1 win. Malay Romeroscored her first goal, and Joyce Delgadoalso scored.  Julliana Mancini working hard as keeper.  On Saturday, the Soccer Rockers played West Shore Family Dental, losing, 4-3.  Asia Ford scored, and Lliany Romero worked hard on defense, and Sofia Lora played well at outside midfield.  The Nick’s Luncheonette Dragons went up against the Gunning Law Firm on Saturday, with the Dragons taking the win, 7-2.  Jayden Abekah, Dylan Narvaez Ramos and Mark Zhuno all played well.

In what was a great defensive battle, the P & B Express Shamrocks came out with a 2-1 win against the Oyster River Energy Blueberries. Julissa Oliveras was fantastic on offense scoring a goal in the first half and Ariel Titus produced the winning goal in the second half. Yulissa Leica-Palma, Leanna Philogen, and Klara Frost played tight defense making it hard for the Blueberries to score. 

The West Haven Police Local 895 Yellow Flash played against Jason Rinelli. Yellow Flash won, 12-5.  Alessio Bisceglia scored his first goal, while Jacob Rader demonstrated his strong sportsmanship and foot skills by supporting his team in a variety of ways. He made the most passes to teammates and had the most assists.  Owen Nieve assisted on a goal. Jacob Colon and Jeshrun Polington showed off some new foot skills and passing. Roland Green scored three goals for the team.

The George Ellis Company, Inc Blue Bruisers played Frank Agvent Heating and Plumbing.  The Blue Bruisers won, 4-3. Cheyenne Sebas scored a goal. Olivia Moretti scored her first goal of the season. Hudanur Sahin, Bianca Davila and Eliana Centeno-Galdame held back the opposing team from breaking through the defense making possible for the Bruisers to get their first win of the season. 

The West Haven Federation of Teachers Local 1542 Mini Blueberries played the WH Italian-American Civic Association, with the Mini Blueberries losing. 3-1. Anessa Worrell and Harper Golde used team work passing the ball up. Jillian Crudo found open space to pass to her teammates. Aaliyah Powers supported her team defensively.