Girls

U10

The Dynamites 3, Easton-Redding 0: The Dynamites came back strong after a long winter, taking on the challenge of being moved up to a tougher league. Visiting was a formidable opponent, but the Dynamites were able to come out on top. Despite constant offensive pressure by Audrey Benson, Keely Kortze, Brooke Antous, and Rebecca Gavel in the first half, the girls were unable to find the back of the net. Alison Kelleher had a save in goal. In the second half, the Dynamites stepped up pressure on the visiting team, resulting in the game’s three goals. The first goal was scored by Brooke Antous with an assist by Keely Kortze. Jenna Lavelle found the back of the net next followed by another by Brooke Antous, this time with an assist from Jenna Lavelle. Audrey Benson made three saves and the defense was relentless with strong play by Lu Hage, Lauren Carrino, and Grace Corcoran.

U11

The Pink Panthers 1, Fairfield 4: The Pink Panthers took a hard fought loss to Fairfield on Sunday as their season opener. Alexis Mason connected with the only goal after a beautiful pass by Charli Condon. The offense never let up with attempts at goal by Bella Jimenez, Mary Hufziger and Juliette Grover. The Defense for the Panthers was led by Audrey Sedensky’s solid presence and Greta Staubly’s strong defense returns. Goalie Kira Kelly fought off Fairfield’s strong offense with some courageous saves. Maria Ringes kept the pressure on Fairfield at midfield while twin ponytails, Diana Kirkman and Catherine Shaw, displayed their aggressive sides.

U12

Newtown Dynamite 2, Fairfield 0: The Newtown Dynamite traveled to Fairfield on Sunday for the first game of the spring season. The team was already in midseason form with crisp passing and good ball movement. The Dynamite kept the offensive pressure on with strong play by Mallory Lobuglio and Alexandra Manoni. In the first half, the lone goal was scored on a corner kick booted by Sophia Albano to Ashling Sugarman who found the net. In the second half, Newtown scored on a penalty kick — Chloe Rogalin’s shot sailed by the Fairfield goalie. Cassidy Keller, Lauren Cirone and Taylor Pare continued to keep the offensive pressure on the opponent. The Dynamite also played well on defense with Katie Elkins, Brianna Lutz, and Mia Katsuleres keeping Fairfield at bay. Stephanie Carr and Amanda Albanesi played strong in goal, preserving the shutout.

Boys

U10

Newtown Yellow 0, Easton 0: An evenly played game in the first half was highlighted by solid clearing passes from Brian Montoya and Shawn  Conner. The second half featured improved offense as Colin Dunn, Harvey Long, Aiden Schmid, and Shay Talbot kept constant pressure on the Easton goalie and defense.

U11

Newtown Netrippers 4, Greenwich 0: Newtown opened spring soccer impressively, with a 4-0 win against tough Greenwich. CJ Trivers locked down the goal, and defensive moves by birthday boy Hunter Procaccini, James Barden, and Ryan Brello shut down Greenwich. Evan Eggleston cleared one goal, then ripped one — literally — with another blast through the back of the net. Mighty Matt Gerbo found his own goal, with great assist from Brendan O’Hara. A corner kick and aggressive play by Nick Harper, Aiden Ford, and Grant Larson overwhelmed Greenwich, which inadvertently scored on itself

Newtown Vipers 4, Danbury Hurricanes 2: The Vipers started their spring season with their first appearance in the CSJA A league with a 4-2 upset over the strong Danbury Hurricanes. The Vipers pulled ahead in the first half with a chip into the goal by Henry Vaughan assisted by Dylan Soc. The Hurricanes came rushing back strong in the second and scored within minutes of the half. Vaughan again was able to find the back of the net with a perfectly fed pass from Owen Sullivan. Maintaining their momentum, Sock was able to score off a well-placed corner kick by Bryce Bisset and then moments later with a pass from Travis Huzina sealing the Vipers win. All said, this victory must be accredited to the amazing defensive abilities of Jack McDermott, Adam Farley, Danny Schreiber, Declan Sughrue and Huzina assisted by midis Sean Arnold and Jackson Dooley, who collectively thwarted the many offensive attacks by the Hurricanes. CJTrivers protected his goal with 11 saves while Sugrue had 3.

U13

The Newtown Strikers 1, Fairfield Red 1: U13 boys travel soccer team played to a 1-1 tie versus Fairfield Red on Sunday. An early goal in the first quarter by Omar Rodriguez was matched by Fairfield in the second half. Zachary Laros was in goal and Alex Gerbo and Tyler Dullinger were strong on defense.