The Oyster River Energy West Haven U-12 boys travel took on Milford Saturday afternoon. West Haven came out strong, keeping control of the game. Milford is a quality team, and battled back, with the two teams taking turns dictating the game. The Westies were able to come out on top in the end, winning, 3-2. Ethan Masoperth and Keifer Tandazo scored, and the hard work of the Westies forced Milford to score an own goal as well.
The Mulkerin School of Irish Dancing West Haven U-14 boys team faced Guilford Saturday. The Westies took hold of the game from the start, going up by two goals, with Munib Kaseem scoring the brace. Ricardo Azana made two outstanding passes to assist both opening goals. In the second half, Guilford started to climb back into the game, and leveled the score. That put some spark back into West Haven, with Edgar Lopez and Diego Soto scoring to give West Haven the 4-2 victory. Sean Callahan played well on defense to help West Haven keep the win.
The Elite Soccer Camps U-15 girls played two games this weekend in preparation for next weekend’s West Haven Invitational Tournament, winning both. On Saturday, the girls played against New Haven, winning, 4-0. Ava Murphy was solid at center midfield, and Olivia Trenchard picked up an assist on a Brooke Flaherty goal. Emma Walker scored off a well-placed penalty kick, and Brooke Throm, Abigail Phelan and Cynthia Burns all put in a strong effort in the win, helping Cassie Wadeka keep the shut-out in goal.
On Sunday, the girls took on a tough Guilford team in a league matchup. Guilford went up early in the game 1-0, but West Haven was able to tie it off a Julia Tsakonas goal. Guilford again went ahead, making the score 2-1, the Westies kept at it, and went ahead 3-2 before the end of the game. Tsakonas scored again, and Ariana Izzo added a goal as well. Lola DiNuzzo and Camryn Beauvais played well at outside mid, and the centerback tandem of Nevaeh Swanson and Celia Williams worked hard to keep the Westies in the game and to keep the pressure on Guilford to close out the win.
The Watson Foods Co. U-12 Thunder had another good game this weekend losing, 3-1, against Orange, but the girls were always in the game and kept creating chances until the final whistle. The girls went down 1-0 in the first half, but it did not take long before they were back level from a great run and finish by Isabella Melissanno.
The girls continued to play well in the first half and were tied 1-1 at the half. In the second half the girls continued to work hard and withstood a great deal of pressure from Orange. While the girls continued to create chances they could not find the back of the net. Orange kept on the pressure and scored two more goals to make it 3-1.
Thunder did not give up and continued to push forward creating three good chances that could have got them back in the game. Katelynn Salgado played well, and Sarahi Cruz put a lot of hustle in throughout the game.
The Elite Soccer Camps U12 Lightning Girls Traveled team took the long trip to Watertown this weekend, and came home 3-1 winners. After a scoreless first half, the girls came out strong in the second half, as Ciara Harp found the back of the net to put the Lightning ahead.
Watertown tied the game off a penalty kick, despite the best efforts of Kayla Burt to keep the ball out of the net. The teams went back and forth until Jaylyn Powell put a rocket inside the near post after receiving a pass from Aylin Soto. Llyanna Griffith-Waite, Molly Gunning, Adelicia Parise and Annabelle Pasacreta worked hard to help West Haven hold onto the lead, and Powell added the insurance goal off a half-volley from 25 yards out that finished off a passing sequence involving Ashlynn Trenchard and Sophie Mazuroski. Chloe Whelan was solid st centerback in the win.
On Saturday the Milano & Wanat U-10 girls won, 5-0, against Madison at home. Strong defense was played by Arianna Throm and Kayci Gayle. Madison Gargiulo, Cristel Miguel, Kaylee Pellino, Camilla Murphy and Isabella Antonucci all scored in the win. On Sunday, they won, 5-1, at Guilford. Lia Powers and Finley Gunning showed great hustle and Michelle Mora-Cyrus and Amiyah Jones had some powerhouse kicks in defense. Camilla Murphy and Isabella Antonucci each put two in the net and Kayci Gayle put in one. Excellent saves were made by goalie Valentina DeMartino to put the girls at 8-0 for the season.
The Bohemian Body Art Bobcats faced Capetta’s Italian Imports Green Warriors on Saturday, with the Bobcats winning, 4-1. Kayci Gayle, Marcy Funke and Lexi Lucas all scored, while Kaylee Pellino had three saves in goal and Jayda Ciliberti showed some great defense. Haleigh McCarthy scored for the Green warriors, while Katarina Oliveira and Amiyah Jones played aggressively, controlling the ball. Rock House School of Music defeated Porto Funeral Homes, 4-1. Jackson Murphy and Santiago Morales scored in the win. Aidan Bridges and Tyler Mesquita used great footwork and contributed to the victory. The Cappetta’s Italian Imports Killer Bees played a tough game against Top Hat Dance Academy, finishing with an 8-7 loss. Luciana Cappetta, Jocelyn Kenney, and Annabelle Fiorillo scored while Giada Jimenez played a strong defense. Dillman & Dillman Adjusters, LLC won a close game against the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Green Angels. Stella Porto and Caty Aloi both scored goals to lead the attack. Isabella Kodjo showed great footwork, and Savannah Perez played excellent defense to help secure the win. For the Green Angels, Jillian Crudo used her best footwork to move the ball up the field and Anessa Worrell played defense doing her best to attack and win the ball from the opposing team.
The Gunning Law Firm won against the Lions Club of West Haven Red Lions, 3-2, through great team work and hustle. Great offensive plays and passing were on display by Charlie Gunning, Jackson Gabriele, Colin Whelan, Julius Stokes and Anthony Villeda. Awesome defense was played by Tobias Warcholic, John Thompson, Matthew Duffy and Aiden Slate. Bastian Tandazo led the way for the Red Lions with a goal and an assist. Omar Elnatour and Fernando Valencia played well overall for the Red Lions. The West Haven Professional Firefighters Association Phantom Grapes defeated West Shore Family Dental by a score of 2-0. Goals were scored by Raymond “Lightening” Listorti and great footwork was on display by Evan Lennon. Brandon Buccheri and Coen Cerullo played great defense to close out the win.
In G Division action, the Elite Soccer Camps Green Beans took on CT Pest Elimination Blue Dragons. In the split-squad game, one field saw the two teams draw, 10-10. For the Blue Dragons, Jacob Rader and Daniel Castillo scored as the team worked hard together. For the Green Beans, Ben Trenchard, Luca Decresenzo, Matteo D’Elia and Ryan Abekah all scored, while Avielle Bernardo put in a lot of hustle. On the other field, the Blue Dragons triumphed, 11-6. For the Blue Dragons, Aliany Wyman, Roland Green, Jaire Brruss Setzer, Jaxson Cruz and Jeshrun Polington all scored. For the Green Beans, Jax Guarino and Seth Empric worked hard. Lacistrong and Dillman & Dillman Adjusters, LLC played to a 7-7 tie Saturday morning. Camila Barragan, Camila Llanos, and Julian Conception all played well.
The Stowe’s Seafood Goldfish lost a hard fought battle to Stars Ice Cream, 4-2. Omari Knox, Jermaine Monk, Aiden Amaro, Christian Torres and Nico Antonucci all played well and showed good sportsmanship. The Shoreline Wellness Center Red Devils won 6-0 against York Business Center. Isabella Antonucci, Samanta Rivera-Garcia, and Emily Barragan all scored, while Jocelyn Sliber played amazing defense and Lila Poincelot was unstoppable in the goal. The Baybrook Remodelers Evergreen played the Stars Ice Cream Blue Seals on Saturday, and even though they worked hard, Evergreen fell, 5-1. Farida Issaka played defense this week with aggression, as she consistently kept up with the opposing team and cleared the ball when needed. Emma Hudson shined by making contact with the ball and used her dribbling to her advantage. For the Blue Seals, Mary Angel Cruz, Candance Hill, Marjorie Hernandez-Fortine, Alexandra Ortiz and Aliana Tepetl all scored. Jade Rivas Resuleu played a good game as well. The Eli’s Orange Golden Dragons took on Elsie Encarnation State Farm Insurance, with the two teams battling to a 7-7 draw. Jayden Abekah, Julien Chacon and Adebanjo Olorunmaiye all scored for the Golden Dragons. The Seacrest Retirement Center and the West Haven Italian American Civic Association both played hard in a dramatic 3-3 tie to end the weekend’s action.