The Top Hat Dance Academy West Haven U-14 girls team won its Division at The WHIT Columbus Day Tournament in West Haven
In the championship game at Veterans Field, the West Haven U-15 boys came out on top winning in double overtime, defeating Cheshire, 4-3.
In double overtime, with four minutes left West Haven came out with the winning goal by Donaldo Yanez, which was not possible if not for the amazing goaltending by Holden Axlerod. Bryan Rivas, Brian Carew and Alan Lopez led the boys with their passion for the game.
The Elite Soccer Camps U-12 girls travel team went 2-1-1 in the tournament. The girls opened the weekend against Cheshire, coming away 5-0 winners. Ariana Izzo, Brooke Flaherty and Isabelle Nagle all score in the win, while Sophia Derosa and Cynthia Burns combined for the shutout in goal.
The team played Branford later in the afternoon, but fell, 2-0. Olivia Trenchard and Abigail Phelan were both aggressive and worked hard despite the loss.
The team returned to action Sunday morning, tying eventual champions Bridgeport, 0-0. Camryn Beauvais and Camryn Flaherty anchored the defense, stifling a number of counter attacks, and Brooke Throm kept Bridgeport under pressure.
The girls won the third-place game early Sunday afternoon, 5-0, against Cheshire. Josephina Lakaj hit the back of the net twice, and Ava Murphy added one. Summer Krajcir worked hard in the midfield in the win for the Westies.
The U-11 girls team had a 1-2-1 record. The girls played hard Saturday, even though fell to Branford, 2-0, and the West Haven Lightning, 6-2. Michelle Ceja and Lea Boguniecki worked hard in the opening game, while Sydni Gayle and Llyanna Griffith-Waite cut out a number of Branford attacks. Against the Lightning, the Thunder fought hard.
Ciara Harp scored a solid goal from the penalty spot, and Amanda Fagnani gave a solid effort in the field in the first half and in goal the second half.
The girls had a much better day Sunday, tying Branforf, 3-3. Katelynn Salgado, Andreya Bridges, and Jayden Braacker all were strong. In the final game of the weekend, the Thunder beat the U-12 team, 1-0, off a Jasmine Trigueros goal. Amyah Kelly kept the other team on their toes with her strong defensive play in the win for the Thunder.
The U-11 girls Lighting won its bracket at the WHIT this weekend, going 4-0. The Lightning opened up the tournament Saturday morning against the West Haven U-12 rec team, and won, 6-1. Niamh Chesson, Sophie Mazuroski, and Annabelle Pasacreta all excelled on defense, limiting the other team to only a few shots on goal.
In the second game on Saturday, the Lightning beat the West Haven Thunder. Ashlynn Trenchard scored and had an assist on an Aylin Soto goal, and Molly Gunning and Etta Funke strung together some smart passes to help their team find the net. On Sunday, the Lightning played the West Haven U-12 Rec team again, winning, 5-0. Adelicia Parise played well in the midfield, and scored a goal, and Chloe Whelan also scored a nice goal in the win.
In the final game of the weekend, the Lightning beat Branford, 3-0. Jaylyn Powell scored twice, and Alexandria Nunes added the third goal. Jaelyn Beauvais was strong in the midfield, and Kayla Burt kept the clean sheet in goal for the Lightning.
In the G Boys Division, Top Hat Dancing Team came away with a win, defeating GB2, 4-3. Bastian Tandazo led the offense with excellent dribbling and two goals. Ethan Jacinto played well and Nylah O’Gilvie contributed a goal with good soccer skills on display.
In the FG Girls Division, the Cappetta’s Italian Imports Red Emojis played a strong game against the Shoreline Wellness Center Maroon team despite a 10-4 loss. Allianna Wilson was strong in defense while Leila Lancaster, Luciana Cappetta, and Giada Jimenez scored for their team.
In the EG Girls Division, Cappettas Italian Imports Red Fireballs played an impressive game in defeating the EG1 Green team, 2-1. The offense was led by Katerina Oliveriawit’s two goals. They were assisted by Madden Evangeliste and Madison Jacksics. Natalie Reed, Sarahi Cruz-Cruz and Mackensie Jacksics led the way on the defensive side of the ball. Goaltending was covered with solid play from Mariella Cappetta and Melissa Valiterra who combined for many outstanding saves.
In the EB Boys Division, the EB5 Stars Ice Cream team lost, 1-0, to EB6 Milano & Wanat team. Nicholas Westphal was outstanding in net and in the field. Also playing great soccer was Daniel Davis and Nicholas D Medina Rosero.
In FB Boys Division action, the West Haven Elks 1537 took a win against State Farm Insurance, 5-3, with Andy Chulco, Holden Napoletano and Diego Oceguera being the the big scorers for the Elks team.
In CDG Division play the Oyster River Soccer Rockers lost, 3-1, to the Stars Ice Cream, despite good play from Sarah Davey and Lilanay Romero working hard as outside mids. Goals were scored by Delany Johnston.
The West Haven U-11girls gtavel team Lightning traveled to Madison Saturday afternoon, and came home 5-2 winners. Chloe Whelan played an outstanding game on defense, and Jaylyn Powell ruled the midfield and caused Madison lots of trouble.
The West Haven U-11 girls travel Thunder played Orange on Sunday, and fell 3-2. Despite the loss, the Thunder played very well.
Michelle Ceja and Amanda Fagnani were aggressive going after the ball, and Jasmine Trigueros played well in the goal for the Thunder. Amyah Kelly scored both goals for the Thunder, and Sydni Gayle had an overall good game.
The Elite Soccer Camps U-12 girls travel team hosted a solid Southington side late Saturday afternoon in league play, and won, 3-1. The Westies went down early 1-0, but tied it just before halftime thanks to an Ariana Izzo penalty kick.
Izzo scored on the other side of the break as well to put the Westies up, 2-1, and Abigail Phelan scored the insurance goal late in the game of a Brooke Flaherty cross. Ava Murphy played a solid game at centerback, stifling the Southington attacks. Isabelle Nagle and Cynthia Burns also both put in a good effort in the win by the Westies.