Girls’ Lacrosse

The Indians defeated Southington 19-8 on May 9 before a winning 16-5 decision over Sacred Heart Academy on May 10 and then a posting 12-2 win over Amity on May 12 to stand at 8-6.

Guilford goals against Southington came from Olivia Clarke (7), Alex Fitzgerald (4), Emma Jewett (3), Sarah DeLucia (3), Nicolette Spotlow (1), and Hannah McDermott (1). Assisting were Jewett (4), Clarke (3), Bryce Makula (1), McDermott (1), Brooke Misbach (1), and Fitzgerald (1). Catherine Lawrence stopped nine of Southington’s 15 shots as Guilford doubled up the Knights with 30.

Softball

Guilford took a 9-8 loss to Foran on May 9 before rebounding with a 7-3 decision over Hamden the next day.

Against Foran, Amanda King hit a three-run home run, while Emily Torre had two hits and two runs scored.

Taking on Hamden, King pitched a three-hitter, struck out 11, and went 2-for-4 with another homer and three RBI. Leah Kornguth was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI, plus Ashley Ignatowski reached base four times.

Guilford then went to 10-7 with a 9-0 blanking of Career on May 11.

Girls’ Tennis

Guilford defeated Branford 5-2 on May 9 as Claire Dinauer (6-1, 6-0), Sam Stofflet (6-1, 6-2), Faren Roth (6-4, 6-1), plus the tandems of sisters Charlotte and Molly Babbin (6-0, 6-1) and Kate Dinauer and Emily Dietzko (6-2, 6-2) prevailed.

The Indians then took a 6-1 loss to Lauralton Hall the next day for a record of 7-6.

Boys’ Tennis

The Indians lost 6-1 to Fairfield Prep on May 9 before defeating Lyman Hall 5-2 the next day and then losing 4-3 to Amity on May 11 to sit with a record of 5-8.

Against Amity, wins came by way of Evan Powell (6-2, 6-7 [6-8]), plus the tandems of Jeff Eng and PJ Malafronte (7-5, 6-4) and Luke Vilaseca and Michael Hooker (6-2, 6-1).

“I told the boys we went just had the defending and undefeated LL state champions on the ropes,” said Head Coach Rob Messer. “We are a much-better team than our record indicates. Even though we missed the opportunity to come away the win, this was our best match of the season so far. All of the boys stepped up from top to bottom.”

Victories against Lyman Hall were earned by Powell (6-0, 6-0) and Eng (6-0, 6-1), along with a sweep in doubles from Sam Inchalik and Jackson Inchalik (6-0, 6-0), Malafronte and Isaac Freeman (6-1, 6-0), and Vilaseca and Hooker (6-0, 6-0). Against Prep, Powell prevailed 7-5, 6-2.

Boys’ Outdoor Track

The Indians defeated Hillhouse on May 9 by the final of 109-41 to conclude the dual-meet season with a record of 3-7.

Guilford took first-place showings with Caleb Benedict in the 110 hurdles (20.3); Corey Sondak in the 100 (11.1); Ben Siciliano for the 1,600 (4:49); Will Smith in the 300 hurdles (48.9); Siciliano for the 800 (2:16); Jordan Lembo-Frey with the 200 (22.4); Adam Germaine in the 3,200 (9:35); Thomas Larkin-Wells for the triple jump (38-1); and Brian McCartney for the javelin (102-7); plus the 4x100 relay (Liam Roberts, Bailey Meyers, Sondak, Jake Peirpont in 47.0) and 4x400 relay (Sam Sessions, Lembo-Frey, Joe Walters, Smith in 3:46).

“Finally caught some good weather and our sprinters were able to run some great races. Corey Sondak won the 100 meters in 11.1, basically tied with Jordan Lembo-Frey, who was given second, but had the same time. Jordan came back and won the 200 later in 22.4 seconds. I have been really happy with the times our sprinters have been able to produce. It’s a great step in the right direction for this program,” said Head Coach Chris Skaggs. “It was great to end the regular dual-meet season on a high note. These guys have worked hard and we even had a few who qualified for states today. We have eight individuals and three relays already qualified for the state meet with several more athletes right on the edge. The start of nice weather really brought things together toward the end of the season. This is the exciting part of the season and our guys have shown they are ready to compete. Their hard work is paying off and the team is eager to take that next step in the season.”