The West Haven Youth Soccer League opened its fall season this past weekend, with all the teams seeing action on Saturday. Wizzard Painting team came out with very happy feet to start the season off as they beat Stars Ice Cream, 6-2. Juan Carlos Arteaga, Ahmad Tidjani, and Jojo Stokes each scored in the win. Lorenzo’s Ristorante Italiano Orange Tangerines won, 5-0, against the Law Office of Paul V. Carty. Abdulmalik Shafter had a hat trick. Jalen Hoskie played standout defense. Adam Mohammadi had two goals and two assists, and George McGaffin III showed great hustle.
Physicians Physical Therapy played Milano & Wanat to a 3-3 tie on opening day. Milano & Wanat was the first to score, but Wyatt Williams of Physicians Physical Therapy scored on a break away. Milano & Wanat scored two more goals, but Shavier Medley tied the game for Physicians Physical Therapy. First Congregational Church of West Haven won their first game of the season against Pinky’s Embroidery & More, 6-1. Henley Jackson scored her first goal, while Zoe Schenkle played great defense and Bella Provo made seven key saves in goal.
Top Hat Dance Academy had a great first game against Porto Funeral Home. Charlotte Sebas and Ava Abner showed great defense throughout the whole game. Viola Henniger had some great plays on both sides of the ball. The West Haven Police Union Local 895 Red Dragons opened up the season with a 4-1 victory over Shoreline Wellness Center. Idris Green and Ace Hemming scored. Dominic Ferris played great in goal and Liam Rodriguez had a great game at mid-field.
In travel team action, the West Haven U14 boys travel team hosted Ansonia Saturday afternoon, winning 6-0. Enzo Cordova, Aaron Azana, and Jaxon Cruz all combined for the shut out, supported by Jacob Rader, Ben Trenchard, Collin Gibbons, Seth Empric, and Joseph Ruiz on defense. Roland Green, Adam Lamkhantar, Ryan Abekah led the offense.