Published: Jun 05, 2026 6:50 am
The 2026 spring lacrosse season came to an exciting conclusion this past weekend, with all teams wrapping up their schedules in high-energy jamborees and tournaments. Across all divisions, Newtown’s players demonstrated immense growth in their individual skills, teamwork, and resilience, all while deepening their passion for the sport.
An incredible season like this is only possible through a dedicated community effort and Newtown Youth Lacrosse officials give a massive thank you to coaches for selflessly donating their time, patience, guidance, and dedication to growing the game. Lacrosse officials also extend their gratitude to the parents and families who traveled across the state to get players to every practice and game, as well as to the players for their dedication, heart, and commitment to the medicine game.
The fifth grade girls had a strong showing at the season-ending SCSU CONNY Tournament on May 31. Pictured are, from left, front: Tessa Desbiens, Camryn Potter, Evie Gantert, Sophia Donigian, and Lillie Dougherty; middle: Brielle Keil, Marcella Leonardi, Morgan Enright, Noemi Reyes, and Brynn Clark; and back: Tessa Kaback, Imogen Richman, Quinn Boxberger, Cara Buell, Kelsey Germanowski, Gigi Ribeiro, Viktoria Nesterova, Abbey Bartolic, and Cassidy Baldyga. —photo courtesy Bryan Dougherty
The sixth grade girls won the A bracket at the SCSU Tournament. Pictured are, from left, front: Leanna Wilson, Brooke Duncan, Riley Smith, Brooke Estes, Kayleigh Campbell, Ellery Tietjen, Ellie Berich, Eleanor Driscoll, Emily Bodelsen, Cecelia Ragusa, Kinley Lahey, Sawyer Gottschalk, McKenna Memoli, Ariannah Awalt, Charlotte Corsaro, Hayden Salinger, Hannah Bowen, Adina Fung, Kayla Hine, and Mackenzie Campbell; and back: Coaches Sean Campbell, Andy Salinger, Lauren Tietjen, Jeremy Estes, and Travis Tietjen. —photo courtesy SCSU
The seventh grade boys won the South Central CONNY Championships held at Trumbull High School, beating Trumbull first, followed by Pomperaug in a 6-2 win to claim the championship. Pictured are, from left, front: Declan Manosh, Bryce Antoinette, Joey Pedwano, Rhys Visners, Charlie Plunkett, Robert Flynn, Graham Phillips, Luke Ferrari, Dylan Rankin, Colton Nardozzi, and Cameron Cronin; and back: Ryan Gaipa, Brady Merrifield, Christian Montaleza, James Mayhew, Enzo Galassi, Leighton Lischuk, and Mason Jackson. Not pictured: Coaches Louis Alhage, Chad Phillips, Robert Nardozzi, and Kyle Lutinski. —photo courtesy Reinis Visners
