Westbrook’s Soccer Squads, Field Hockey Open at 1-0
Boys’ Soccer
The Westbrook boys’ soccer team won its first game of the year by a 6-0 final in a non-conference game against Amistad on Sept. 10. Jason Raunikar scored three goals for the Knights, while Jack Hayes, Michael Leary, and Joe Pesantez had one each. Jake Marciniec recorded the shutout in goal for Westbrook.
Girls’ Soccer
On Sept. 10, the Westbrook girls’ soccer team started the fall campaign fast by posting a 6-0 victory over Amistad in the club’s first game with first-year Head Coach Rob McConville. Adara Bochanis, Hayden Davis, Gabby Ehlert, Renee Perregaux, Maya Asby, and Olivia Fabrizi each scored goals for the Knights. Erin Metcalfe, Marilyn Ulanozwicz, and Ehlert all had an assist, while Christina Matute assisted on two goals. Lexi Vumback made three saves in the win.
“The girls played great. It was important to start off on a positive note,” McConville said. “I have been throwing a lot of new information at the girls and they did an excellent job of implementing our game-plan. I am looking forward to a competitive season.”
Field Hockey
In a home game, the Westbrook field hockey team defeated Suffield 4-0 on Sept. 10 to start the year at 1-0. Biance Ferrucci scored two goals for the Knights, plus Alexa Mulvihill and Cassie Vitti each had one score. Mulvihill added two assists and Avery Bauman and Lauren Kane both had one helper in the victory.
“We are very excited to start the season with a solid performance from everyone,” said Head Coach Janet Dickey. “There are still some small things to clean up, but at this point, we are very pleased with the girls’ effort and how much work they put in during the offseason.”