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09/08/2024 08:49 PM

Volleyball Wins First Two, Girls’ Soccer Splits the Week


Eve Backhaus recorded 20 assists and six aces in East Haven volleyball’s 3-0 victory over Career on Sep. 5. Photo by Wesley Bunnell/The Courier

Volleyball

East Haven volleyball kicked off its season on Sep. 3, hosting Branford and recording a 3-2 win (25-17, 16-25, 15-25, 26-24, 16-14). Kelsey Hinckley had 15 kills, three blocks, and two aces. Mia Abely had seven kills and one block, and Libby Madonna had 17 digs.

The team then traveled to Career on Sep. 5 and recorded a 3-0 victory (25-14, 25-17, 25-12). Alexa Heaphy had seven kills and seven aces. Eve Backhaus contributed with 20 assists and six aces, and Mara Torino had five kills and four aces.

Boys’ Soccer

The East Haven boys’ soccer team played its season opener at Bassick on Sep. 5 and fell 3-1.

Girls’ Soccer

The Yellowjackets girls’ soccer team took on Lyman Hall at home on Sep. 3 for the first contest of the season and fell 1-0.

On Sep. 6, the team played host to Wilbur Cross and won 2-0.