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10/19-10/20/24:
The Vios Sportsplus West Haven U14 Girls Travel Team were on the road in Guilford on Saturday where they played an impressive game, winning 3-0. Allie Powers provided strong defense throughout the game for West Haven. Celeste DiNallo, Allessia Coletta, and Annabelle Fiorillo all put the ball in the net. The Top Hat Dance Academy Girls U10 Travel team beat Milford 6-2. The Westies played with amazing sportsmanship. Avalyn Wilder played an outstanding game as forward, taking many shots at the net. Aaliyah Castillo, Riley Onde, and Bianca Dinallo scored. Angela Guerrero, Hamidat Tidjani, and Mackenzie Vargas were tough defenders. The Elite Soccer Camps U12 West Haven Boys Travel team traveled to Meriden and came home 4-3 winners. Going down 3-1, the boys turned it on late in the game to score three straight goals and pick up the win. Roland Green and Ethan Fonseca each scored, and Adam Lamkhantar picked up two goals, including the game winner with about three minutes left in the game.
The Gunning Law Firm matched up against the fearless P&B Express, with both teams being evenly matched. P&B Express scored first, but then Christos Krikris matched them. Yael Tiburcio had a hat trick. There were some great defensive plays by Wyatt Williams and Joshua Peters, but at the end of the game the Gunning Law Firm. The York Business Center Navy Lightning Fairies won 3-0 on Saturday. Katie Samaniego and Lindsey Chuquilla Granja played a great game as forwards. Liliana Murray played an overall outstanding game at both forward and defense. Hamidat Tidjani and Vivian Andrade defended the goal.
The Milano & Wanat Navy Sharks had a busy few weeks. They won 5-3 against Physicians Physical Therapy. Jude Charles and Tyler Franklin contributed goals in the win. Cyncere Harris played amazing defense. Jack Santino played phenomenal in goal. The Navy Sharks then won 1-0 in an amazing thriller against Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance. Jude Charles gave the sharks the lone goal. Lucas Egraca and Cian Sullivan played with amazing hustle. Blake Bova made amazing stops in goal to seal the win. In Week 6, the Navy Sharks took a 5-0 win against Baybrook Remodelers. Jude Charles had a hat trick. Lucas Egraca and Jack Santino also contributed goals. Carter Conelli played great defense.
10/12-10/13/24:
West Haven Youth Soccer hosted their annual tournament this past weekend, the WHIT, seeing 62 teams from all over the state descend on the city to compete while raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. The West Haven U10 Girls Travel Team won against two different Coginchaug teams and beat Cheshire, winning three out of their four games this weekend. West Haven lost to Guilford 5-2. The Westies played hard all weekend and showed great sportsmanship towards each other and the other teams.
The West Haven U14 Girls Travel Team had a successful WHIT tournament weekend, coming in second place for their division. The girls kicked off the weekend with a 1-0 win against New Haven with a goal by Annabelle Fiorillo. The girls also defeated Bristol Strikers 3-1. Stella Porto made some excellent runs up and down the field, scoring for the Westies along with Emma Routh and Luciana Cappetta. On Sunday, the girls faced off against Ansonia with a 5-0 win. Phoebe DiNuzzo and Allie Powers controlled the defense with Alessia Coletta making impressive plays in midfield. The second game of the day brought a fierce battle against the Bristol Bombers that resulted in a 1-1 tie. Olivia Petrie had several excellent saves in goal for West Haven. In the championship game, the girls faced off against the Bristol Bombers again, but came up short, losing 1-0, with Bristol scoring during the last minutes of the game.
The West Haven U12 Girls Travel Team competed valiantly against some very competitive teams this past weekend at the WHIT. The girls played hard and showed good character and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, coming up just short of making the championship game.
The U12 Boys West Haven Travel team had a great weekend, going 5-0 and winning the tournament. The team started off strong Saturday morning with a 5-1 win over New Haven. Roland Green had the first half hat trick, and Matteo D'Elia and Mason DaSilva controlled the midfield. Colin Gibbons and Seth Empric played strong defensively, limiting New Haven to only the single goal. Game two on Saturday saw the Westies taking on Branford, and winning 4-2. Again, Green was on fire, getting help from Adam Lamkhantar and Ethan Fonseca. Ben Trenchard and Joey Ruiz both put in solid shifts in the back, and Jacob Rader anchored the backline and cleared up a lot of potential opportunities for Branford. Sunday morning the Westies defeated Wallingford 6-0 and guaranteed their spot in the final. The Westies saw goals from Ryan Abekah, Green, and Luca DeCrescenzo. Jax Guarino was aggressive in the attack, and helped defensively. Jaxon Cruz was once again solid in goal, getting the shut out, the first of three on the day. The second game of the day the Westies played Naugatuck. Once again, the boys came out ready to play, with Green and Abekah getting goals. Taha Ozhen played well on the wing, and center midfielders DaSilva, D'Elia, and Fonseca sprayed passes for counter attacks as West Haven won 5-0. The final Sunday afternoon would see the Westies taking on Bristol, who also went 4-0 in the group phase. The Westies scored ten seconds into the game, as Lamkhantar played a perfect ball down the wing for Abekah, who crossed for Green to tap home. Green would double the lead a minute later, again getting the pass from Abekah. Lamkhantar would make it 3-0 inside five minutes after he tucked a shot under the crossbar from 25 yards out. The second half saw Abekah and Fonseca add to the lead. Cruz was once again solid in the net, and Rader, Trenchard, Gibbons, Ruiz, and Empric led the defense and cut off any potential attacks before they started. Guarino and DeCrescenzo worked the flanks and outran the Bristol midfielders, and D'Elia and DaSilva once again controlled the center of the field as the Westies cruised to the 6-0 win and the championship.
10/5-10/6/24:
The Cappetta’s Italian Imports Strikers played another great contest against Frankie's of West Haven. Zaria Morris was impressive with a strong break away leading to the Strikers' first goal. She inspired others, including Helena Talamelli, whose defense was stellar as she consistently made great plays and was a menace to the opposition. In another game, the Cappetta's Italian Imports Strikers took on Connex Credit Union. With the team engaged in a defensive battle, some of the new additions to the roster showed up to play. Annelise Martinez Rios and Maxine Smalls chained together some great defensive plays and were able to help keep the opposition at bay as the Strikers worked up and down the field. Porto Funeral Home tied Keenan Funeral Home 2-2, and Seacrest Retirement Center lost to RQ Accounting and Tax Services 3-2.
P&B Express took on Thorough Restoration Saturday morning. Amine Alijate showed strong commitment to the team and wanting to continue to play even after being injured during the game. Alexander Locke also had a strong game. For P&B Express. American Family Care lost a tough game to Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance 2-1. The sun was shining bright and so was the Gunning Law Firm when they took on Vio's Sports Plus. Leandro Arena scored the first goal while Khan Radoncic and Antonio Negron scored additional goals. Regin Fitzpatrick and Jayden Contreras Del Razo had some great defensive stops. Milano & Wanat defeated Wizard Painting 4-1, and Baybrook Remodelers tied Physicians Family Therapy 3-3.
York Business Center won 2-1 against West Haven Police Local #895. Liliana Murray and Tahrielle Boyd defended the net and Bianca Dinallo and Avalyn Wilder scored. Charlotte Murray played an aggressive game on offense while Liliyani Amaro and LilithBelle Warcholic were a tough defense. The last games of the play saw a series of 1-1 ties, with Eli's Orange tying George Ellis Company, Taco Town drawing WH Professional Firefighters, and the WH Federation of Teachers tying Stars Ice Cream. The final two games saw a flurry of offense, starting with the University of New Haven defeating the Law Office of Paul V. Carty 6-4 and Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks beating Stowe's Seafood 5-3.
In travel team action, the Top Hat Dance Academy U10 Girls Travel Team put up a fight but lost to the North Haven U10 girls. Bianca Dinallo scoring for the Westies. Hamidat Tidjani and Aaliyah Castillo were determined defensive players. The West Haven U10 Girls played a second game last weekend, tying North Haven U9 Girls 3-3. Ayah Lamkhantar and Bianca Dinallo scored. Isabella Ramirez, Angela Guerrero, and Anna Howery played outstanding defense.
The Elite Soccer Camps U12 Boys Travel Team lost a heartbreaker to rival Guilford on Saturday 2-1. The Westies went down 2-0 despite the strong play of Jaxon Cruz in goal. Jacob Rader led the Westies defensively, with help from Ben Trenchard, Joe Ruiz, and Collin Gibbons. Ryan Abekah and Roland Green combined for the Westies goal, as they worked to get back into the game, but the comeback game up short. The Vio's Sportplus U15 Girls Travel Team defeated Wallingford 1-0 Saturday afternoon behind the lone goal from Stella Porto. Annie Fiorillo and Celeste Dinallo played well in the midfield, and Alessia Colletta put in a great effort in midfield.
9/28-9/29/24:
To open another exciting weekend of West Haven Youth Soccer action, Seacrest Retirement Center and Connex Credit Union battled it out, with the game ending in a 3-3 draw, as RQ Accounting and Tax Services saw off a late sure from American Family Care to win 4-3. The Keenan Funeral Home Grey Wolves played a great game against P&B Express with Cash Papa and Idris Green scoring goals. Adrian Spodick and Daniel Barnes helped with defensive play. Cade Hemming had a great performance but was unfortunately sidelined due to injury. Last weekend the Keenan Funeral Home Grey Wolves had another great performance against Vio's Sports Plus with Levi Demayo and Jaden Morris contributing goals to the effort. Deverton Darden-Morris and Dominic Ferris had great defensive performances as well.
The Gunning Law Firm faced off against Porto Funeral Home. Xavier Rios scored the first goal, while Brody Birmingham dribbled past his defender to score and Joshua Peters had a break-away goal. There was a great defensive effort by Aael Tiburcio and Wyatt Williams, leading the Gunning Law to win the game. Thorough Restoration scored a late winner to beat the Clippers 4-3. The York Business Center Navy Lightning Fairies tied Frankie's of West Haven 2-2, off of two goals from Laila Clayton. Lindsey Chuquilla and Katherine Samaniego played an overall outstanding game.
The Milano & Wanat Navy Sharks won 5-3 against Physicians Physical Therapy. Jude Charles and Tyler Franklin contributed goals in the win. Cyncere Harris played amazing defense. Jack Santino played phenomenal in goal. On Saturday, Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance faced off against Elite Soccer Camps and secured another impressive win, keeping their season undefeated at 4-0. Rodger Rodriguez kicked things off with a powerful opening goal, setting the tone early. Despite a strong effort from the opposing team, the defense, led by Alexander Charney and Nicholas Goncalves, stood firm. Aiden Garcia and Elias Quick-Kwadijk dominated the midfield, controlling the pace of the game, while Yanni Bertrand made two incredible saves to keep Elite Soccer Camps at bay. In the final stretch, Anthony Gambardella and Marc Philogene set up two crucial assists for Aaron Ali, who sealed the victory with the final goals.
The Top Hat Dance Academy West Haven U10 Girls Travel team won their first home game 3-1 against North Branford. Bianca Dinallo and Mackenzie Vargas scored. Savannah Gilchrist and Katie Samaniego defended the net. Anna Howery played a competitive game throughout on both defense and offense. The West Haven U14 Girls Travel team had a busy weekend, starting on Friday where they took home a 2-1 win against Shelton. Annabelle Fiorillo helped to control the defense while Stella Porto scored for West Haven. On Saturday, the girls faced off against Orange, where they faced a tough battle and fell short, losing against Orange. Sunday's game versus Branford ended in a 2-2 tie with excellent passing skills by Celeste DiNallo and great defensive plays by Phoebe DiNuzzo. Alessia Coletta scored for West Haven.
Here's a run-down of the other games: Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks lost to the Law Office of Paul V. Carty 4-2. The University of New Haven Chargers defeated Stowe's Seafood 2-1. Stars Ice Cream and the WH Professional Firefighters played to a 3-3 tie, as did the West Haven Federation of Teachers and Eli's Orange. The George Ellis Company fell to a red-hot Taco Town 3-1. Cappetta's Italian Imports defeated the West Haven Police Local #895 3-2. Wizard Painting and Baybrook Remodelers finished in a 5-5 tie in an offensive duel.
9/21-/22/24:
The sun was shining, and the games were in full swing this past weekend for the West Haven Youth Soccer League. To open the action, the Keenan Funeral Home Gray Wolves had another great performance against the Gunning Law Firm. Ace Hemming and Cash Papa both scored. Deverton Darden-Morris and Daniel Barnes had a great defensive performance. P&B Express took on Porto Funeral Home on Saturday. Joseph Guerra and David Barajas Solorio scored several goals and showed strong teamwork. P&B Express continues to have fun at every game. Baybrook Remodelers also had a fun Saturday, as they defeated Connex Credit Union 2-0. Physicians Physical Therapy fell to American Family Care 4-2.
Top Hat Dance Academy played against Thorough Restoration, with Top Hat coming out on top 3-1. The WH Professional Firefighters took on the George Ellis Company, with neither side finding the back of the net in the 0-0 draw. Week two proved to be a tough match up for Cappetta's Italian Imports as they took on Frankie's of West Haven. With the Striker's opposition showing great offensive skill, defense was paramount. Liliana Lima and Divalisse Natal bared their teeth and showed that they would not let up so easy. On numerous plays both girls intercepted the ball and were able to get the team moving to the opponents side of the field. Working together these two showed they meant business and were ready for anything. With many more games left in the season it will be fun to watch the growth of this team. The third week for Cappetta's Italian Imports soccer squad was another fun outing, as they battled against York Business Center. The Strikers had a great game this week and their skills are improving consistently. Julia Buccheri stood out this time with her defensive stops, as she was constantly thwarting the offense and was a great asset to her team. On the opposite side of the ball Alexandria O'Brien was a little speed demon flying up and down the field, making it difficult for the other team to take a rest. For the York Business Center Lightning Fairies, Liliyani Amaro and Hamidat Tidjani were tough goalies. Riley Onde and Laila Clayton both scored with assists from Avalyn Wilder. Vivian Andrade and Liliana Murray were fierce on defense.
RQ Accounting & Tax Services played against Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance to a 1-1 tie. The Milano & Wanat Navy Sharks won 3-0 against Wizard Painting. Ryan Dos Santos and Jude Charles both scored in the win. Curtis Diaz played great midfield. Cameron Douglas Rose showed great teamwork. The WH Federation of Teachers delivered an exceptional performance, despite falling to Stars Ice Cream 2-1. Youssef Ourgani displayed great stamina and determination throughout the game. Adam Mohammadi played an incredible game, unhesitatingly jumping in to block the ball. The entire team showcased true sportsmanship, never giving up. Seacrest Retirement Center lost a tough match against Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks 3-1, and the West Haven Police Local #895 beat Eli's Orange by the same score. Stowe's Seafood tied George Ellis Company 2-2, and the Law Office of Paul V. Carty put up four goals in a win against Taco Town.
The Vio's SportsPlus U14 Girls Travel team took on Wallingford Sunday afternoon, winning 1-0. The University of New Haven U10 Girls Travel team played against Southington. Aaliyah Castillo, Isabella Ramirez, and Anna Howery fiercely defended their goalie and kept the ball moving up field. Riley Onde and Bianca Dinallo scored. Mackenzie Vargas and Angela Guerrero played an overall great game. To round out the Travel Team action, the Elite Soccer Camps U12 Boys Travel Team hosted North Haven Sunday evening. The Westies went down 1-0 early, but rallied to win behind goals from Roland Green, Ryan Abekah, and Julian Castillo. Matteo D'Elia and Ethan Fonseca played a solid game in midfield, while Jacob Rader and Adam Lamkhantar controlled the defense. Jax Guarino, Luca DeCrescenzo, and Joe Ruiz contributed to the attack and defense. Ben Trenchard, Collin Gibbons, and Seth Empric were instrumental to breaking up North Haven's counter-attacks. Jaxon Cruz once again had a solid game in goal.
9/14-9/15/24:
The second weekend of games of the Fall season of the West Haven Youth Soccer League saw some great weather and some great games. The WH Federation of Teachers played WH Professional Firefighters, with the Teachers winning the game 8-2. Adam Ourgani led the way, blocking multiple shots and demonstrating exceptional leadership skills. Mason Zielanski was relentless on defense, continuously disrupting the opposition. Alex Contreras impressive footwork, speed, and fearless play allowed him to make a significant impact. The Top Hat Dance Academy Princesses took on Porto Funeral Home, with the Princesses taking the win 3-2. P&B Express and Seacrest Retirement Center played to a 3-3 draw in a back and forth battle.
Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance dominated the field with an impressive 8-1 win over Baybrook Remodelers. Marc Philogene and Rodger Rodriguez led the charge with three goals each, while Elias Quick-Kwadijk and Anthony Gambardella each added a goal to the tally. Aaron Alli's pinpoint assist was instrumental in securing the team's victory, while Aiden Garcia Rodriguez stood strong on defense, preventing Baybrook Remodelersfrom gaining any momentum. The Crushing Tigers, playing with unity and determination, showcased their teamwork and skill in this commanding performance. The Seacrest Retirement Center Dragons lost a tough battle to Connex Credit Union 1-0, and American Family Care beat RQ Accounting and Tax Services by the same score.
The Gunning Law Firm had a match against Keenan Funeral Home Gray Wolves Saturday morning. Shavier Medley of The Gunning Law Firm hustled down the field to score a contested goal. While Denzel Ortega had a wide-open finish that he buried. Keenan Funeral Home was too tough and The Gunning Law Firm lost the lost the game. Physicians Physical Therapy tied Cappetta's Italian Imports 2-2. The York Business Center Lightning Fairies took on West Haven Police Local #895. Charlotte Murray was a determined goalie for the second half of the game, blocking many shots. Hamidat Tidjani had an overall great game as both a defender and forward. Riley Onde blocked every shot taken as goalie for the first half and scored in the second half. Savannah Gilchrist, Laila Clayton, and Bianca Dinallo scored as well.
The Keenan Funeral Home Gray Wolves, had a great showing as they played against Thorough Restoration with goals scored by Idris Green and Zayden Jordan. Excellent defensive play by Luca D’Elia and Oliver Hemming helped secure a win for the Gray Wolves. Frankie's of West Haven fell to George Ellis Company 4-2. Taco Town and Stars Ice Cream played a tough game, with the Fightin' Tacos winning 3-1. The Milano & Wanat Navy Sharks won 1-0 against Wizard Painting. Jude Charles had the lone goal. Jalen Hoskie Jr played amazing defense and Cyncere Harris showed great hustle. The final two games of the recreational weekend saw the University of New Haven Chargers take on the Law Office of Paul V. Carty and Stowe's Seafood playing Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks. Both games ended in 3-3 ties.
The Vio's Sports Plus West Haven U14 Girls Travel team were on the road in North Branford Saturday, where they took home a 4-1 win. Alessia Coletta, made some strong plays up and down the field. Francesca DeMartino, Luciana Cappetta, Madison Marion, and Allyson Hernandez-Arce all scored for West Haven. The Elite Soccer Camps West Haven U12 Boys Travel team hosted Southington Sunday afternoon, and defeated their league rival 6-2. Roland Green had a first half hat trick, and Mason DaSilva played some excellent passes to launch counterattacks. Jaxon Cruz was once again strong in net, while Seth Empric and Collin Gibbons held down the back line.
9/7-9/8/24:
The West Haven Youth Soccer League kicked off its Fall 2024 Season on September 7th with a full schedule of games. The Gunning Law Firm U14 Girls Travel Team opened the season on the road in North Haven. Kylee McCoart had some solid plays for West Haven, but the Westies fell short 4-0. On Sunday, the girls traveled to Madison where they put up a good fight but ended in a 5-0 loss. Luciana Cappetta and Celeste DiNallo worked hard in midfield, while Josylyn DaVila took charge of the defense. The Elite Soccer Camps U12 Boys Travel team opened the season with two wins. On Saturday, the Westies hosted rival Guilford, and beat them 5-3 in a back-and-forth battle. Adam Lankhantar opened the scoring and added a second later in the game. Ryan Abekah was a threat throughout the game, finding the back of the net as well. Colin Gibbons and Seth Empric were stalwarts on defense, and Mason DaSilva made some key passes from the midfield. Ethan Fonseca and Joe Ruiz were both solid on and off the ball for West Haven. On Sunday, the boys traveled to Ansonia and won 5-0. Roland Green slotted home the first goal, and Jacob Rader added one as well, getting the assist from Luca DeCrescenzo. Jaxon Cruz had the shut-out in goal in the first half and added to the scoring in the second half. Taha Ozhen kept the shut-out going in goal in the second half. Jax Guarino was stellar in midfield and on the backline, and Ben Trenchard played strong defense. Matteo D'Elia and Julian Castillo dictated play from the middle of the park.
The WH Federation of Teachers played an outstanding game against George Ellis Comoany, winning 6-2 through exceptional teamwork. Helal Shaker's superb footwork enabled him to score 3 impressive goals. Goalkeeper Adam Ourgani made multiple brilliant saves, and Mason Zielanski reacted swiftly and effectively to defend their lead. Taco Town team put in a great effort for the first game of the season despite coming up short in a 6-2 loss against Stars Ice Cream. Daimeon Griffin scored for Taco Town. Mateen Latif played great on defense while Gavin Lenihan hustled on offense. Eli's Orange won against the WH Professional Fire Fighters this past Saturday. The kids were happy to be back on the field with goals scored by Abdsalam Naas, Diego Oceguera, Tyreese Leach, Abdulrahman Naas, Adhan Beyah, Xander Estes, Joshua Roman, Muhammadsaif Vahora. Holding down the defense with some great plays were Adhan Beyah and Xander Estes. Top Hat Dance Academy fell 4-3 to a skilled RQ Accounting & Tax Services. Baybrook Remodelers tied George Ellis Company 3-3, and the WH Federation of Teachers and the Law Office of Paul V. Carty played to a thrilling 5-5 draw.
Porto Funeral Home played a great game against Vio's Sports Plus this past Saturday. The kids brought life into the game and had so much fun playing. Goals were scored by Axle Carrozza, Vincent Iannucci, Connor Bova, and Elijah Seneca. Thorough Restoration defeated Seacrest Retirement Home 2-1, and Connex Credit Union defeated American Family Care by the same score. The University of New Haven Junior Chargers lost a nail biter to Stowe's Seafood 1-0.
There was an exciting season opener for the Cappetta's Italian Imports Strikers as they took on Frankie's of West Haven. The game began with Brooklyn Papa showcasing her athletic ability and unwavering stamina as she pursued the ball up and down the field. Papa was consistently creating opportunities for her teammates and Isabella Echeandia Ramirez capitalized on this, as she scored a goal in the first half and showed off her skill on the defensive side of the ball as well during this match up. These girls were eager to start the season, and it looks like it's going to be a fun Fall for the team. P&B Express opened their season against Keenan Funeral Home on a solid note, with Masen Smith and Xavier Munoz-Montano both scoring multiple goals in the first match of the Fall campaign.
The Milano and Wanat Navy Sharks won 4-0 against Physicians Physical Therapy, as Jalen Ora and Will Marmelstein each scored a goal in the win. Jude Charles distributed the ball to his team mates unselfishly. Carter Conelli played great in goal and on defense. Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance opened the season with a thrilling 7-2 victory against Wizard Painting. Rodger Rodriguez set the tone early by scoring the first goal, followed by Marc Philogene's incredible four-goal performance. Rodriguez continued to shine with two assists and two additional goals, while Seth Feliciano and Nicholas Goncalves anchored the defense, keeping Wizard Painting at bay. Anthony Gambardella's three assists further fueled the team's momentum. The Crushing Tigers, as they proudly call themselves, showcased their unity and determination, dominating the field from start to finish.
York Business Center opened the season against West Haven Police Local #895 with Laila Clayton playing an all-around great game and taking multiple shots at the net. Savannah Gilchrist was a fearless goalie for the second half of the game. Riley Onde scored four goals, with an assist from Tahrielle Boyd. Bianca Dinallo scored three goals and was a tough goalie for the first half of the game. In the final match of the weekend, Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks defeated the Purple Princesses 3-1.
4/20-4/28/24:
The Spring 2024 season of the West Haven Youth Soccer League has kicked off, with a games and action dominating our city’s soccer fields. In Travel Team action, the Vio’s Sports Plus U14 Boys took on Cheshire Saturday afternoon, and won 3-6. CaDian Jones Gaywood walked away with the hat trick. Jayden Abekah scored two and Jackson Schoeman clinched the win with a bomber to the top corner from the right wing. Mikey Vargo had two assists, and newcomers Aaron Azana, Muhamad Darwano and Gabriel Quezada integrated seamlessly into the team.
The Cappetta’s Italian Imports U15 Girls Travel Team opened the Spring Season on the road versus Coginchaug with a 3-1 win. The Westies controlled the ball well up the field with excellent teamwork and passing skills, which led to goals by Naomi Shubin and Alivia Reilly. Olivia Petrie and Lulu Sebas were solid in net. The U15 Girls continued their solid form with an excellent game at home versus Shelton last Sunday, resulting in a 5-1 win. The Westies dominated the field with excellent footwork by Celeste DiNallo and Shubin. Kylie Gibbons scored a hat trick for West Haven while Kai Ruotolo and Luciana Cappetta also put one in the net. The girls finished the beginning of their season with a nail-bitter of a game at home versus East Haven, ending in a 1-1 tie. Arianna Throm put West Haven on the board while Olivia Petrie defended the net. Allie Powers worked hard in defense to clear the ball for the Westies.
The Gunning Law Firm West Haven U12 Girls Travel Team opened the season with a 2-1 victory over Hamden. For most of the first half, West Haven controlled the pace and tempo but could not capitalize on their opportunities. The start of the second half brought a new sense of urgency, with Ariel Titus opening up the scoring for West Haven. Titus scored the second goal to put West Haven up 2-0. Kendall Gilchrist, Allyson Hernandez-Arce, and Phoebe DiNuzzo were spectacular on defense. Madison Marion played a great game, showcasing great ball skills and passing prowess.
The Elite Soccer Camps U11 West Haven Boys Travel Team opened their season in impressive fashion. The first game of the season saw them travel to Shelton, and come home 5-0 winners. Roland Green was impressive on the ball and slammed it into the side netting for a goal. Ben Trenchard and Seth Empric were solid on defense. The Westies returned to action against Wallingford, winning 5-0. Ryan Abekah and Luca Decresenzo dominated in the attack and scored, and Ethan Fonseca added to the goal tally with one of his own. Jaxon Cruz kept the clean sheet in goal for West Haven. The boys then battled to a hard earned 3-3 draw against a tough Haddam-Killingworth team. Mason DaSilva sprayed passes across the field, and Jacob Rader was his usual calm and collected self at centerback. Collin Gibbons was strong on defense, and Jax Guarino contributed on both sides of the ball. This past weekend, the Westies had a key win against rivals Guilford, coming out 4-1 winners. Adam Lamkhantar picked up a couple of assists and Matteo D’Elia and Julian Castillo dominated the middle of the field. The final game of the opening stretch of the season saw the Westies travel to Naugatuck and pick up the 6-1 win. Joseph Ruiz played well defensively, and scored a goal off of a Green cross that came from a smart Trenchard throw-in. Taha Ozhan played a great game on the wing for West Haven.
In the In-House Recreation League action, the Seacrest Retirement Center Strikers kicked off their season with two exciting games. In their first game, the Strikers’ Avery Smullen led the team in scoring. She was supported by Layla Steel, who had an incredible all around game. In game two, Helena Talamelli and Charlotte Monks each scored in the win for the Strikers. Other Saturday action saw Physicians Physical Therapy and Mad Mike’s Cheesesteaks draw 3-3, while the Law Office of Paul V. Carty battled Wizzard Painting, but came up short, losing 4-2.
The P & B Express Irish Green battle against the Thorough Restoration on Saturday. It was a slow start for the Irish Green, but they ended up winning the game. Shavier Medley had a break away, goal while Tyler Franklin and Daryl Lminggio both scored. It was a great team effort with Joseph Guerra helping with a few assists and saving a couple of goals with strong defensive play. Frankie’s of West Haven opened up the season strong, with a dominating 5-1 win over York Business Center.
Taco Town team opened their season with two tough losses, the first to Eli’s Orange. The team showed great effort, working together to come back in the second half and make it a close game. Christopher Romero, Adriel Maita, Daimeon Griffin, and Enes Sahin all scored for Taco Town. Game two saw Taco Town fall to the West Haven Federation of Teachers 7-5. The West Haven Federation of Teachers played absolutely amazing and worked very well as a team, seeing Sami Mohammadi score multiple times. Michael Okedina scored and made many great passes, while Kingston Ortiz showed great team work, assisted with blocking goals and passing. Stowe’s Seafood beat the University of New Haven Blue Chargers 5-2, and the West Haven Professional Fire Fighters drew the West Haven Police Local #895 3-3.
Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance took on Milano & Wanat in U10 boys action for the second game of the season. For Milano & Wanat, Lazareth Cortez and Jude Charles both scored two goals, and Dominic Durand, Ian Pereyra, Jacob Munoz-Montano, and Xander Chuquilla each had an assist. In their first game against Baybrook Remodelers, Curtis Diaz had an assist and Cyncere Harris picked up a goal. Porto Funeral Homes opened up the season with a pair of 3-2 wins, first defeating the George Ellis Company and the second against Keenan Funeral Home. The RQ Accounting & Tax Services Cheetahs played with good spirits and enthusiasm as they took on AFC Urgent Care. Marwa El-filali and Lilithbelle Warcholic played aggressive defense. Mariah Casteel took control of the ball. Vivian Andrade and Mila Liguori ran the ball down field and Katie Samaniego scored finished with five goals. The RQ Accounting and tax Services Cheetahs also played an amazing game against Connex Credit Union. Avalyn Wilder, Ria Sharma, Stella Lombardi, Chloe Collins, Zoey Dasilva, and Myah Sanchez, and Jaelyn Aviles all scored. For Connex Credit Union, Alice Burns and Sophia Castillo hustled up and down the field, while Ariana Hunter played good defense.
5/27-6/4/23:
The Baybrook Remodelers West Haven U11 Girls Travel team played their last two season games this weekend. On Saturday, the girls played against East Haven, winning 3-0. Although the girls started off slow, they gained their momentum in the second half with Ariel Titus scoring the first goal, assisted by Madison Marion. Emma Routh and Lehanna Philogene scored the remaining two goals. Great defense was on display by Phoebe DiNuzzo, Juliana Aviles, Klara Frost, Kendall Gilchrist, who helped goalie Valentina Massa get the shut out. On Sunday, the girls played an incredible game against Hamden, coming out on top 5-4. Gilchrist scored the first goal, and the remaining four goals were scored by Titus. Routh and Alessia Coletta split the time in the net.
On Friday, the Cappetta's Italian Imports West Haven U12 Girls hosted Orange, but fell short 5-1. Stella Porto scored for West Haven while Annabelle Fiorillo worked hard in defense. The girls were on the road Saturday to face off against Haddam-Killingworth, where they took home a 3-2 win. Excellent teamwork led to goals from Chelsea Frost, Luciana Cappetta, and Porto. Kylee McCoart had several excellent saves in net. The Elite Soccer Camps U10 West Haven Boys travel team played two games against their top rivals in the last two weeks. Last weekend, the boys hosted Guildford, and came out on top 3-2. Ryan Abekah had the hat trick, and Jaxon Cruz played a solid game in goal. Mason DaSilva, Roland Green, and Gavin Lenihan played hard in the midfield, while Joey Ruiz and Jax Guarino contributed on defense. This week, the U10 boys fell for the first time this season, losing to North Haven 4-2. Luca Decrescenzo tried to spark the attack, and Matteo D'Elia, Ethan Fonseca, and Seth Empric worked hard to get their team back into the game. Ben Trenchard made several nice defensive plays and put together some nice passes from the back. Collin Gibbons was strong on defense, and Jacob Rader made several key saves in goal.
Milano & Wanat could not stop Wizard Painting from scoring, losing 7-4 . Some nice passing from both teams was on display. Milano & Wanat found the net three times with the same passing trio of Jacob Munoz and Adam Mohammadi to finisher Santino Amato. Liam Ramierez and Andres Cedillo both played well in the losing effort. Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance and Frankie's of West Haven tied 4-4, while Meledes Construction put down Porto Funeral Home 3-1.
In a breathtaking display of skill, determination and teamwork, the West Haven Professional Firefighters outlasted the Eli's of Orange, winning 2-0. This game was very well played by both teams. Doniel Agustin and Rida Saanon each scored while Mohamed Nasr and Carlos Bazar tenaciously patrolled the midfield. Outstanding defensive plays executed by Jacob Smalls, Abraham Morales-Linares and goalkeeper Guillermo Gonzaga helped cement the victory. After a close first half, The West Haven Professional Fire Fighters pulled away with an 10-4 victory over the West Haven Federation of Teachers. Jacob Smalls, Rida Saanon and Carlos Bazar led the offensive attack with Mayenmen Ngoh and Muyakanwi Ngoh contributing as well. Strong defensive play by Abraham Morales-Linares, Yair Negron and Nazih Mahaini helped secure the win.
The RQ Professional Accounting and Tax Services Cheetahs showed amazing passing and overall teamwork, winning 8-3 against Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks. Sharon Okedina and Avalyn Wilder both scored, and Aaliyah Castillo played great defense. Aneesa Kass scored the hat trick, and Olivia Gomez and Chloe Marie Landell also scored. Taco Town and Dillman & Dillman, LLC, battled until the end, with Taco Town coming out with their first win of the season. Nicholas Acampora, Christopher Romero, and Tobiloba Yekinni all scored for Taco Town. Carlos Jalexis Garcia Perez played great defense. Keenan Funeral Home played Vio’s Sports Plus. Keenan Players Tyler Dos Anios, Jaycob Aleman, Jason Davies, and Almoatasem Naas played a great game. They showed good sportsmanship and determination.
The PB Express Golden Spurs and the Lorenzo's Ristorante Grey Wolves tied 2-2. Both teams’ players displayed strong sportsmanship and equal tenaciousness in the matchup. Alexander Urgiles and Jude Charles both scored, while Jeremiah Moore, Javier Sanchez and Jacob Cotrina had strong defensive plays. Last week the Elite Soccer Camps Greyhounds defeated Nick's Luncheonette 5-1. Roland Green, Jax Guarino, Matteo D'Elia, Abdul Rhman Akondo, and Ryan Abekah scored. Liam Lima and Angelo Mendieta both played well in the field. This past weekend, the Greyhounds put down Gunning Law Firm 6-1. Ben Trenchard and Emmett Hemming dominated the defensive third of the field, while Ethan and Dylan Fonseca drove the ball forward to create chance. Jigme Dedungpa hustled, and Angelo Mendieta played strong all over the field. Stars Ice Cream and the UNH Blue Knights fought to a 2-2 draw, and Thorough Restoration and West Shore Family Dental played to the same scoreline. In the final match of the weekend, West Haven Police Local #895 defeated the WH Italian American Civic Association 4-1.
5/13-5/21/23:
This past weekend saw several West Haven Youth Soccer League teams participate in the annual Clinton Invitational Soccer Tournament, with the Gunning Law Firm U11 Girls winning their division. The girls played a series of great games in the torrential rain on Saturday; their first being against Guilford where they lost 1-0. This loss did not stop the girls from winning their second game against East Haven 4-2. The goals were scored by Allyson Hernandez-Arce and Ariel Titus. Their last game against Madison the girls tied 2-2, with Alessia Coletta and Ariel Titus scoring. Great defensive work was on display by Phoebe DiNuzzo, Kendall Gilchrist, Amy Congacha and Klara Frost, while Valentina Massa defended the net. Sunday’s semifinal match against East Haven gave West Haven a 3-0 win, with the goals coming from Titus, Khalessi Veronesi-Noreiga and Emma Routh. The championship game brought another match against Guilford, with amazing saves in goal by Massa. Excellent passes and teamwork led the girls to a 4-1 win. Titus and Lehanna Philogene scored to help the Westies take home the championship.
The Vio's SportsPlus U12 girls had an excellent weekend at the Clinton Tournament, winning all three of their games on Saturday. In the first match-up against Amity, the girls were aggressive on defense, with Josylyn DaVila and Annabelle Fiorillo taking the lead on the field. A goal from Stella Porto gave the girls a 1-0 win. The second game against Shelton brought great teamwork and a 3-0 victory with goals by Chelsea Frost, Porto, and Kylee McCoart. Olivia Petrie had a solid performance in goal. In the last game of the day against Haddam-Killingworth, Kiva Inahuazo worked hard on defense as Porto, Luciana Cappetta, and McCoart all scored for West Haven, giving the girls a 4-1 win. On Sunday, the girls battled Guilford, but fell short 1-0. Celeste DiNallo worked hard to control the ball up the field while DaVila fought in defense to keep Guilford away.
The Elite Soccer Camps West Haven U10 Boys Travel Team has had a busy two weeks. Last Saturday, the Westies traveled to Guilford and won 2-1. The Westies were challenged early, but goalie Jaxon Cruz made several big saves to keep the score tied. The Westies went ahead on a Ryan Abekah goal, after Mason DaSilva released him into space and he slotted the ball past the Guilford keeper. Guilford fought back to tie the game at 1-1, but West Haven scored the winner, again from Abekah in the last minute of the game to pick up the win. This past Friday, the Westies were on the road again, this time facing Orange, winning 4-2. Cruz was again strong in net, and Matte D'Elia dominated the midfield, spraying passes for his teammates to run onto. Ben Trenchard, Colin Gibbons, Seth Empric, and Jax Guarino anchored the defense, and Joey Ruiz was aggressive in his play throughout the match. Sunday the U10 boys participated in the Clinton Tournament, going 4-0 on the day. The first match of the day was against Haddam-Killingworth, and West Haven won 5-0. The first goal was a great team display, as Cruz played the ball out Trenchard, who hit a nice pass down the line for Roland Green, who saw Abekah making a diagonal run. Green played the ball for Abekah, who was through one on one with the goalie. Abekah drew the goalie out of position, and then laid the ball off for DaSilva to hammer home for the lead. Abekah picked up his first goal of the day minutes later when Green hit a cross for him to volley into the net. The second game saw the Westies take on rivals Guilford for the second time in two weeks, but the boys were up for the challenge and won 3-1. Matteo D'Elia scored the insurance goal to put the game away, and Ethan Fonseca played hard on defense and in the midfield. Guarino was once again solid in the win. Game three put the Westies up against Wallingford. West Haven jumped out to an early lead after Luca DeCrescenzo hammered home a shot. Jacob Rader played a strong first half in goal and was instrumental in the field the second half. With the scored tied at 3-3 in the dying seconds of the game, Adam Lamkhantar scored in the upper-90 to put the Westies ahead for the 4-3 win. The last game of the tournament pitted West Haven against Shelton. West Haven jumped to an early lead behind an Abekah goal, and then Green quickly doubled it after he slotted a shot home from a DaSilva corner. D'Elia set up DeCrescenzo for a nice goal, and Guarino set-up Abekah for his second of the game. Lamkhantar scored an almost identical goal from his game-winner the previous game. Trenchard, Fonseca, Empric, and Gibbons were solid on defense, and made several strong passes out of the back to start attacks. Gavin Lenihan had his best game of the tournament, playing defense and midfield, making several key stops and making some nice passes as the Westies posted a 6-0 win. Rader and Cruz combined for the shut-out in net.
P&B Express showed strong performances the last two weeks. Two weeks ago they took on Keenan Funeral Homes. Marc Philogene picked up three goals. Sergio Salinas Jara ended the game in a simple fashion with a hat trick as well. Mathews Reppetto Tobias, a soccer freshman was noticeably determined to maintain ball possession and could be found “in the mix“ when on the field. Ryan Dos Santos demonstrated skills learned in practice drills offering the ball with numerous assists. As always Jude Charles and Logan Hodge performed strong with several goals and strong sportsmanship. This past weekend, the oncoming storm did not dampen spirits for the PB Express as they took on the West Haven Federation of Teachers. Ryan Dos Santos and Jayceon White played well together and passed the ball to teammates for scoring drives. Antonio Cotrina was as quick as a lightning bolt on offense and defense.
The RQ Pro Accounting & Tax Services Grey Cheetahs played against Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center. Savannah Gilchrist was determined and succeeded in scoring her first goal of the season. Sharon Okedina scored two goals and played tough defense. Aneesa Kass and Avalyn Wilder scored, and never hesitated to take shots. Aaliyah Castillo blocked many attempts at a goal and turned the ball around throughout the game. Ophelia Schnaufer had a long run with the ball and attempted a goal. Ellie Cipriano and Chloe Collins were focused on taking control of the ball and almost scored many times. The Grey Cheetahs also took on Meledes Construction LLC. The Cheetahs played an enthusiastic game, even in the pouring rain. Savannah Gilchrist, Olivia Gomez and LilithBelle Warcholic all scored.
Taco Town fought to stay in the game, but fell 6-5 to the WH Professional Firefighters. Christopher Romero, Enes Sahin and Ibrahim Abudayya all scored for Taco Town. Jainam Patel played great defense and Ahmed Abdelrhaman Mohamed supported the team in midfield. Milano & Wanat defeated Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance 2-1. Some nice play was on display by both teams. For Milano & Wanat, Santino Amato scored two goals, assisted by Jake Moretti and Hamdaan Seyed. Mason Yahora played well in goal. Silent Sidelines was not enough to quiet the offense of the Professional Firefighters as they defeated Taco Town 6-0. Jayden Williams and Llandell Moreno were outstanding in the offensive midfield, while Justin Suchite-Henostroza and James Bazar played stellar defense. Guillermo Gonzaga and Joey Sperry Jr preserved the win as goalies.
The Elite Soccer Camps Greyhounds took on Baybrook Remodelers, winning 6-1. Angelo Mendieta hustled throughout the game and looked to pass to his teammates, and contributed to defense by playing goal. Liam Lima and Ethan Fonseca also spent time between the posts. Roland Green, Matteo D'Elia, and Abdul Rhman Akondo all scored. Jax Guarino, Emmett Hemming, and Ben Trenchard played strong defense and contributed in the midfield. Abigail Hemming and Dylan Fonseca picked up a few assists in the win for the Greyhounds.
5/6-5/7/23:
The Cappetta's Italian Imports West Haven U12 Girls Travel team were on the road on Saturday where they played a tough game against Guilford. Kiva Inahuazo and Celeste DiNallo were aggressive in defense, but West Haven fell short 2-0. On Sunday, the girls hosted Wallingford, coming out on top 2-0 with goals by Stella Porto and Francesca DeMartino. Josylyn Davila and Annabelle Fiorillo's dominated in defense. The Elite Soccer Camps West Haven U10 Boys Travel team traveled to Madison Saturday afternoon, winning 3-0 against the skilled Madison U10's. Jaxon Cruz was once again stellar in net, keeping the shut-out and making several big stops to lead his team to the league win. Ryan Abekah, Luca DeCresenzo, and Adam Lamkhantar all scored. Jacob Rader, Seth Empric, and Joey Ruiz all made key defensive plays, and Roland Green and Mason DaSilva were solid in midfield in the win for the Westies.
The RQ Professional Accounting and Tax Services Grey Cheetah took on Nick's Luncheonette. Olivia Gomez scored two goals and Chloe-Marie Landell picked up the hat trick. Sharon Okedina scored and showed some fancy footwork, while Savannah Gilchrist, Maliah Damiani, Mia Armenta and Aaliyah Castillo made up a fierce defensive unit. Vio's Sports Plus and the Gunning Law Firm battled early Saturday. Camden Powers came out aggressive and confident, scoring two of Vio’s Sprots Plus's goals. Jalen Hoskie showed true grit and determination on defense, contributing to multiple big stops. Ashton Chaparro and Irshad Mandozai played great on both sides of the ball, demonstrating great hustle and teamwork throughout the game. Stars Ice Cream and Taco Town played to a 2-2 draw, while the University of New Haven Blue Stallions came out on top over the West Shore Family Dental Fightin' Molars 4-3.
The Porto Funeral Home Blue Devils battled with Thorough Restoration Saturday to pull out the victory. Blake Bova, Dean Azano and Will Marmelstein all found the back of the net in the win. The team had some great heads up plays and stepped up on defense when it counted. The West Haven Professional Fire Fighters pulled away late against a very competitive West Haven Italian American Civic Association, ultimately winning 7-3. Both teams played extremely well. The Fire Fighters were led offensively by Doniel Agustin and Joey Sperry Jr. Farid Saibou and Mohamed Nasr centered the attacking midfield. Anchoring the defense was Abraham Morales-Linares, Yair Negron and Adrian Vega. Baybrook Remodelers and Elsie Encarnacion State Fram Insurance battled in a 4-4 game, and Eli's Orange and Frankie's of West Haven played to the same score.
The West Haven Federation of Teachers didn’t come away with a win against West Haven Police Local #895, but they started to have some synergy and are learning positions. Esteban Chavez and Ayman Elaziz shared time in goal facing some tough shots. Dylan Soc netted one goal while assisting teammate Mirwais Ibtikar on 3 goals. Adrian Lopez Perez played very strong in the back allowing his teammate Robbie Percopo to try a new position on Midfield. The Meledes Construction LLC played against Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center in an exciting match. Nadia Lymons netted a couple goals with her unstoppable energy. Annabella Provo played strong defense and worked hard to carry the ball up the field and help her team. Gabriella Gomez showed great effort chasing down the ball and getting it up the field. Mackenzie Vargas jumped in this weekend and worked to attack and defend.
Dillman and Dillman, LLC, won a thrilling match against Milano & Wanat, 5-0. Seth Empric and Collin Gibbons dominated defensively. Jaxon Cruz kept the shut-out in goal and added a goal of his own, and Jacob Rader showed great play all around. The Elite Soccer Camps Greyhounds defeated Wizard Painting 6-0. Roland Green started the scoring for the Greyhounds after he won the ball in midfield and dribbled the length to score. Jax Guarino scored and had two assists, the first early in the game to Emmett Hemming. Guarino's second assist set up Ben Trenchard for a goal, as he hit a first-time volley into the side netting late in the game. Abigail Hemming added a goal, and Liam Lima and Ryan Abekah combined for the shut-out in goal. Angelo Mendieta and Ali Alhaddad both played well for the Greyhounds in the win. Rounding out the weekend were two thrilling matches. Keenan Funeral Home defeated Lorenzo's Ristorante Italiano 3-1, and Mad Mike's Cheesesteak came from behind twice before they went ahead in a 4-3 win over the Golden Stingers.
4/22-4/30/23:
The West Haven Youth Soccer League saw some exciting action in Week 2. The Vios Sports Plus U12 Girls Travel team had a winning weekend, beginning in Shelton on Saturday. Annabelle Fiorillo and Josylyn Davila led a strong defense with Luciana Cappetta and Chelsea Frost scoring for West Haven. The girls brought home a 4-1 win. On Sunday, they hosted New Haven, taking the game 6-0. Excellent teamwork led to goals by Kiva Inahuazo, Francesca DeMartino, Luciana Cappetta, Gillian Wynus, Celest DiNallo, and Stella Porto. The Elite Soccer Camps U10 Boys Travel team won their last two games to improve to 4-0 on the season. The Westies hosted Madison, and came out on top 4-1. Jaxon Cruz played a strong game in goal, while Ryan Abekah scored. Adam Lamkhantar and Gavin Lenihan showed a lot of hustle. Jax Guarino, Jacob Rader, and Joey Ruiz all had a strong game in the win for the Westies. On Sunday, the team was back in action when it traveled to play Coginchaug in Middlefield. Mason DaSilva sprayed passes from the center midfield, and Ethan Fonseca picked up two assists in the 4-3 win. Benjamin Trenchard, Seth Empric, and Collin Gibbons played great on defense. Ryan Abekah, Luca DeCresenzo, and Roland Green all scored in the win.
The Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance played Dillman & Dillman, LLC Saturday morning, with the game ending in a thrilling 6-2 final. For the Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance, Zimuzor Ekwoanya played excellent defense and Domenic Acampora hustled in the midfield. Benedict Awuah played a great game and scored twice. It was a tough loss as they were against a great team, but they fought hard. Taco Town played strong against Thorough Restoration. Nicholas Acampora and Daimeon Griffin both scored on penalty kicks. Enes Sahin followed through on a rebound and scored his first goal. Josue Vazquez played strong on defense while Ahmed Elkacimi showed great hustle.
Muhammed Aksu, Jesse Davies, and Rodger Rodriguez of Keenen Funeral Home played a good game Saturday against Porto Funeral Home. They displayed good team work and sportsmanship. RQ Professional Accounting & Tax Services LLC Gray Cheetahs played against Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center. For the Cheetahs, Olivia Gomez, Aneesa Kass, and Avalyn Wilder scored two goals each. Savannah Gilchrist and Maliah Damiani blocked multiple shots along with Sharon Okedina’s fancy foot skills creating an impassable defense. The Wizzard Painting Blue Devils battled against P&B Express in a real nail biter. The team had some stand out performances from Dean Azano, Khassim Dembele and Zion Jordan who all put the ball in the back of the net. The team played well and had an outstanding defensive presence to pull through the game. For P & B Express, Jude Charles and Alexander Urguiles scored. Newcomer Javier Sanchez stopped nearly every advance and navigated one to the back of the net also. Ryan Dos Santos is showing promise as a team leader, assisting in the several scores and tapping one in as well.
The West Haven Federation of Teachers suffered their second loss this season against the West Haven Professional Firefighters. The boys are working hard on learning the game, positioning, and communicating. Dylan Soc, Carson Frost and Michael Okedina played well up front. Kingston Ortiz and Robbie Percopo helped out on outside defense learning their roles and protecting goalie Ayman Elaziz, who made many saves and is becoming more confident in the position. For the Firefighters, Mayenmen and Muyakanwi Ngoh, along with Doniel Agustin scored multiple goals each. Rida Saanon and Guillermo Gonzaga scored as well. The team was led by a great defensive line that included Malakh Edwards, Anderson Hernandez, and James Bazar. Playing excellent on both sides of the ball were Justin Suchite-Henostroza and Jayden Williams.
The Elite Soccer Camps Greyhounds defeated Milano & Wanat 5-0. Some bright spots for Milano & Wanat were Andres Cedillio, Hamdaan Sayed, and Adam Mohammadi, who all showed a lot of heart. Goalkeeper Santino Amato made several big saves. For the Greyhounds, Jacob Colon and Matteo D’Elia showed a great effort on both sides of the ball. Ali Alahaddad also played well in the win. Meledes Construction LLC played against Nick’s Luncheonette. While the Nick’s Luncheonette offered a strong attack, the Meledes Construction girls played strong defense. Moriah Frost, Laylah Campos, and Annabella Provos hustled to keep the balls out of the net. Aurora Simmons, Anna Howery, and Nadyiah Lymon added to the team’s effort by showing up ready to play and working hard.
The Lorenzos Ristorante Silver Ladies defeated UNH, 3-1. The Silver Ladies were led by Mama Kamara and Roshella Chumpitaz. Yousra Moussa played great in goal. Aniya Mcgraw and Layla Puente played solid defense. West Shore Family Dental tied Frankies of West Haven 3-3, giving up a couple of late goals. Ruaa Naas led the way on offense, scoring all three goals with a sharp game, while Aya Elkacimi helped out with a couple of assists and Tomi Yekinni and Aneeqa Alhassan contributed with several great defensive shutdown plays. Shaylin Suchite-Henostroza anchored the goal with several nice saves. West Shore Family Dental also played Cappetta’s Italian Imports, picking up their first victory of the season, 3-2. The victory was sealed with five seconds left on the clock with a goal from Rahama Moussa hitting the bottom corner on a slow accurate shot. The defense was again very key, stopping many quick advances and was led by Pierce Payton, Tomi Yekinni and Archnii Sawmadal. The goal tending was secured by Shaylin Suchite-Henostroza in the first half and Aya Elkacimi in the second half, both playing very well with several saves.
4/15-4/16/23:
It was a little overcast on Opening Weekend for the West Haven Youth Soccer League, but they were able to get a full slate of games in that saw some back-and-forth action and solid play. The Elite Soccer Camps U10 West Haven Boys Travel Team opened the season with two wins against tough opponents. On Saturday, the young Westies hosted North Haven and came away with a 6-2 in. Ryan Abekah led the game in scoring, getting assists from Mason DaSilva and Gavin Lenihan. Jaxon Cruz was sensational in goal, making several key saves. Colin Gibbons and Seth Empric were strong on defense, while Roland Green made numerous key attacking plays and created chances in front of the North Haven goal. On Sunday, the U10 boys traveled to Clinton to play and won 4-1 in a tough and aggressive match. Abekah opened the scoring in the first half, after he and Matteo D'Elia pressured the ball and forced a turnover. Jax Guarino worked hard up and down the flank, and Ben Trenchard and Adam Lamkhantar kept Clinton from getting many shots on goal. After Clinton tied the game early in the second half, the Westies scored three quick goals to put the game away. Abekah scored again from the penalty spot, and Jacob Rader put the game away with a well-placed shot into the corner after Joey Ruiz won the ball and got it into the offensive side of the field. Ethan Fonseca worked hard on both sides of the ball in the win for the Westies.
The P&B Express West Haven U9 Boys Travel Team fell 1-0 to Amity in their opener. Dylan Fonseca played well on the field and in goal. Emmett Hemming and Abdul Akondo worked hard on offense and defense. Jonathan King used his footskills to create shots on goal, while Yangel Ortiz Garzon and Luca Gagliardi played well in the midfield. The Cappetta's Italian Imports U12 West Haven Girls Travel Team started the season on the road in North Haven where they took home a 6-0 win. Olivia Petrie had a solid performance in goal. Excellent teamwork led to goals by Chelsea Frost, Kylee McCoart, Stella Porto, Luciana Cappetta, and Celeste DiNallo. The U12 girls were back in action when they traveled to Cheshire, taking home a 7-2 win. Stella Porto, Gillian Wynus, and Luciana Cappetta controlled the midfield, while Josylyn Davila was strong on defense. The Dillman and Dillman LLC West Haven U11 Girls Travel team played their first game of the season against Madison, winning 8-4. The girls came out strong with great defense played by Amy Congacha, Klara Frost, Phoebe DiNuzzo and Kendall Gilchrist, but Madison ended up scoring the first goal. Ariel Titus leveled for the Westies. The girls continued to play well with Titus scoring four more goals, followed by Juliana Aviles scoring off of a corner kick. Allyson Hernandez-Arce scored the last two goals to secure the win.
In the Recreation League, Taco Town took on WH Professional Fire Fighters Saturday in their first game of the season. Taco Town put in a great effort despite losing 8-1. Nicholas Acampora scored the only goal for his team on a penalty kick. Tobiloba Yekinni showed great hustle, while Marvin Castillo did a great job on defense. Leading the way on offense for the Firefighters was Rida Saanon with a hat trick, followed by Doniel Agustin, Mohamed Nasr, Mayenmen Ngoh, Muyakanwi Ngoh and Eddie Fagnani with one goal apiece. The staunch defense was led by Abraham Morales-Linares, Carlos Bazar, and in net Guillermo Gonzaga. Playing extremely well on both sides of the ball were Jacob Smalls and Llandel Moreno who led the pace early and often. The University of New Haven Navy Blues played Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks Saturday morning, with the game ending in a 5-0 win for UNH. The Navy Blues showed excellent offense, working together and hustling to pass to Mia Montes and Nylah Arthur, who picked up two goals each. With the support of the defense Lia Powers pushed through using great footskills to get the last goal.
Frankie's of West Haven Blue Stars took on West Shore Family Dental Gold Saturday afternoon. The Blue Stars Meriam Bouha and Tariya Issac were able to hold the defensive line tight during the beginning of the game. Scarlet Reyes, with the assistance of Mya Salinas and Lexi Jimenez, was able to score two goals. Janiyah Smith with her quick feet was able to score a goal at the last minute to tie the game 3-3. The RQ Professional Accounting & Tax Services Grey Cheetahs played against Nick's Luncheonette, and showed amazing energy and positive attitudes. Emma Holmes scored multiple goals. Ellie Cipriano, Aneesa Kass, and Avalyn Wilder also scored for the team.
Lorenzo's Ristorante Italiano defeated the Gunning Law Firm 7-2. Lorenzo's was led by the strong play of Mama Kamara. Chelsea Hernandez Fortin and Jada Avila Yousra Moussa played a good game in goal in the win. Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance defeated Milano & Wanat 5-1 in their first game of the Spring Season. Santino Amato made some tremendous saves in the net and fine field play was on display by Dylan Ranalli, Jacob Munoz and Ziad Ramirez. The Vio's Sportsplus Greyhounds defeated Baybrook Remodelers 6-0 in their opening game of the season. Ali Alhaddad worked hard in the midfield, and Brandon Rylski competed to win the ball. Angelo Mendieta played great on defense, and Liam Lima helped keep the shut-out in goal.
10/15-10/16/22:
This past weekend the Dr R. Mark Pappas Wolves played #DAVILATRIBE Yellow Jackets, and in a back and forth match came from behind to notch a tie, 1-1. The offense was led by Ruaa Naas, Isabella Celantano and Valeria Almonte, while the defense was led by Genesis Gallego, Ava Garcia, and Vittoria Almonte, who covered the net for the Wolves. For the Yellowjackets, Kamyah Bell attacked the ball taking it from her opponent and dribbling down the field. Rylee Lanci moved the ball up the field to a scoring position. Celeste Santiago made the first goal of the game.
In an exciting game, the West Haven Professional Firefighters played against Taco Town, with the match ending in a 4-4 tie. After being down 3-0 at halftime the Firefighters clawed their way back with goals from Dixon Lopes, Guillermo Gonzaga, Mohamed Nasr, and Joe Sperry Jr. The team also had outstanding play from Carlos and James Bazar. For Taco Town, Rida Saanon sent one goal in from the top of the box. Christopher Romero scored two goals with a tremendous assist from Daimeon Griffin. Anthony Soto-Poou and Carlos Jalexis Garcia Perez showed great hustle. In the final minutes of the game, Christopher Romero scored on a breakaway to tie the game.
Saturday found Mad Mikes Cheesesteaks play a hard-fought game despite being short players against West Haven Federation of Teachers. Alice Burns contributed well on offense with a goal. Jaelyn Aviles played great defense and Lindsey Chuquisaca Granja scored as well. For West Haven Federation of Teachers, Katie Samaniego scored her first goal of the season and played the entire game with enthusiasm. Savannah Gilchrist played an aggressive game helping to bring the ball down the field multiple times. Aaliyah Castillo was an unstoppable defensive force, blocking shots the whole game. Lilithbelle Warcholic, Justine Davila, and Avalyn Wilder scored.
Keenan Funeral Home played against Vio's Sports Plus. Michele Rossi, Yusuf Maras, and Zayed Baoudene played a good game, displaying teamwork and good sportsmanship. P&B Express took on Porto Funeral Home, winning 8-3. Alexander Urgiles scored multiple goals and pick-up two assists. Jeremiah Nunoo played tenaciously while the three-season veteran Sergio Salinas Jara scored for the first time in his career. Youseff El haouzi made it two games in a row getting the ball in the net and Jase Wynosky rounded out the scoring.
The West Haven Youth Soccer Travel teams were back in action the week after the WHIT. The U12 girls hosted East Haven Saturday where the girls fell short, 2-1. Annabelle Fiorillo led the charge in defense while Olivia Petrie had several excellent saves in goal. Kai Ruotolo and Chelsea Frost worked hard to get the ball up the field. On Sunday, the girls faced off against Clinton at home where they worked hard to fend off Clinton but lost 1-0. Gillian Wynus had several excellent plays advancing towards the goal along with Luciana Cappetta. The U10 Boys were right back at it, playing Madison Saturday afternoon. They continued their winning ways, coming out on top 6-1. Ryan Abekah got the hat trick, with Mason DaSilva and Ben Trenchard getting the assists. DaSilva picked up another assist when he put Roland Green through on goal, and Green hammered the ball into the back of the net. Luca DeCresenzo scored a nice goal after Matteo D'Elia set him up perfectly, and DeCresenzo picked up his own assist when Collin Gibbons knocked in a rebound from a well saved shot. Seth Empric and Josiah Parilla played well on defense and Jaxon Cruz and Jacob Rader were stellar in the goal. Adam Lankhantar and Jax Guarino both had strong games for the Westies in the win. On Sunday the U10 boys traveled to Guilford and picked up the 4-3 win in a close match-up. Roland Green was strong on the attack, and Joey Ruiz worked hard in the attack and on defense. Gavin Lenihan hustled up and down the field, and Seth Empric, Collin Gibbons, Ethan Fonseca, and Ben Trenchard were all once again stellar on defense.
10/8-10/9/22:
Columbus Day weekend, the West Haven Youth Soccer League hosted their annual tournament, the WHIT. The U12 girls had a spectacular weekend at the WHIT tournament, winning the championship for their division. On Saturday they faced off against New Haven, winning 3-0. Luciana Cappetta and Gillian Wynus scored for West Haven. During the second game, they took a 4-0 win over North Branford with goals by Francesca DeMartino, Luciana Cappetta and Wynus. On Sunday, they fought against Southington where Josylyn DaVila and Annabelle Fiorillo were aggressive on defense, but West Haven fell short 5-2. During their second matchup of the day, they defeated Cheshire 3-1. The championship game brought another match against Southington, with amazing saves in goal by Olivia Petrie. Excellent passing skills and teamwork lead the girls to a 2-1 win, taking home the championship. The U10 boys went undefated at the WHIT, going 4-0 and scoring twenty-four goals and only giving up three through the four games. On Saturday the U10's took on Coginchaug, winning 6-1. Ryan Abekah scored twice, getting assists from Emmett Hemming and Mason DaSilva. Luca DeCrescenzo picked up the other four goals. Jaxon Cruz played well in goal, with Ben Trenchard and Ethan Fonseca anchoring the defense. The second game of the day saw the Westies take on New Haven, winning 7-2. Jacon Rader picked up an assist in the win, and Adam Lankhantar got the hat trick on his birthday. Jax Guarino scored two well timed one timer shots, and Jaxon Cruz scored the final goal, with an assist from Gavin Lenihan. Josiah Parrilla and Joey Ruiz played well in the midfield and on defense. Sunday saw the Blue Devils continue their winning ways, first defeating Guilford 6-0. Matteo D'Elia, Ethan Fonseca, and Collin Gibbons all scored, while Seth Empric was stellar on defense. Ben Trenchard had another solid game in the back, while making great passes forward to his teammates. Cruz and Rader were strong in the net for the shut-out. The final game of the tournament saw West Haven taking on Haddaam-Killingworth, coming out on top 5-0. Roland Green opened the scoring, dribbling past three defenders before he coolly slotted the ball past the goalie.
10/1-10/2/22:
Heavy rain wiped out most of Week 4 action, but some of West Haven's travel teams were able to see action. The Rock House School of Music U10 Boys traveled to North Haven Sunday, winning a tough back and forth match 6-3. The Westies went up 1-0 early when Roland Green finished a cross from Ryan Abekah. The Westies doubled their lead when Abekah finished a break-away that was set-up by Mason DaSilva. North Haven pulled one back a few minutes later, putting a penalty kick just past the hands of Jaxon Cruz, who almost made the save. North Haven tied the game in the second half, and the two teams traded chances for the bulk of the half, until West Haven pulled away. Jacob Rader buried a one touch finish, and Matteo D'Elia set his teammates up for a few great looks on goal. Seth Empric was aggressive in the midfield, and Joey Ruiz and Josiah Parilla Herrera kept the pressure on the opposing team, while Gavil Lenihan played with a lot of heart. Jax Guarino, Adam Lamkhantar, Ben Trenchard, and Ethan Fonseca played lock down defense down the stretch to help Cruz preserve the win. The Gunning Law Firm U12 Girls were also in action this weekend. On Saturday the girls played in Orange. Gillian Wynus and Josylyn DaVila had some excellent plays up and down the field. Luciana Cappetta put one in the net for West Haven, but the team took home a 4-1 loss. On Sunday, the girls fought hard in Madison, but lost 6-1. Celeste DiNallo scored for West Haven while Olivia Petrie made several excellent saves in net.
9/23-9/25/22:
Week three in the West Haven Youth Soccer League saw some exciting action. The Rock House School of Music U10 Boys Travel team hosted Seymour on Saturday and came away with a 6-0 win. Ryan Abekah scored and helped keep the shut-out in goal. Emmett Hemming, Dylan Fonseca, and Ben Trenchard played lock down defense. As did Ethan Fonseca, who also added a goal after showcasing some fabulous footskills. Seth Empric had a great game on both sides of the ball, and Roland Green worked the wing in the win for the Westies. The Gunning Law Firm U12 Girls Travel team played a tough game on the road in Guilford on Sunday. Gillian Wynus and Celeste DiNallo had several good plays on the field. Luciana Cappetta put one in net, but the Westies came up short 5-1.
Saturday morning the R. Mark Pappas Chiropractor D.C. Grey Wolves competed against Frankie's of West Haven, and both teams played hard to finish with a 1-1 tie. The Wolves were led offensively by Vittoria Almonte , Isabella Celentano, Rahama Moussaand and Archnii Sawmadal. With Almonte scoring the lone goal. The Wolves had several scoring chances but failed to convert. On defense, the Wolves were led by Valeria Almonte in net and Genesis Gallengo and Ava Garcia playing left and right back, with each making several key defensive plays and returning the ball forward to the Wolves offense. For Frankie's of West Haven, defenders Yariana Hernandez Vazquez and Dianiliz Cervantes worked hard to protect their goal. Lexi Jimenez scored one goal with her super-fast skills with assistance from Scarlett Reyes with a great pass. Winter Valdivieso and Meriam Bouha played great on the offensive line sending the ball up field. #DAVILATRIBE defeated Touch of Heaven Health Care 3-1.
The #DAVILATRIBE Yellow Jackets played Cappetta's Italian Imports and lost 4-0. Nora Routh played a good midfield position helping the offense to advance the ball up the field. Celeste Santiago defensively stopped the opposing team from advancing. Angeliza Davila saved multiple saves in goal. In a battle of the unbeatens, the West Haven Professional Firefighters faced off against Falcone Law Firm. The game ended in a fitting 2-2 tie as both teams played extremely well in this intense match. The scorers for the Firefighters were Eddie Fagnani and Sabri Abdelmegeed. Yair Negron and Moayyad Idris led the defense, along with outstanding goalie play by Guillermo Gonzaga. Mad Mikes Cheasesteaks have a tough game against the WH Italian-American Civic Assn. Isabella Faugno stared on the offensive side of the game with some goals, Anna Howery added with some assists, and Layla Campos played stellar defense.
Keenan Funeral Home played a good game against Westies Nutrition. Adam Davis, Jr., Deckland Guiles, and Tobin Cavalier displayed good sportsmanship and teamwork. They were motivated and never gave up throughout the entire game. P&B Express fell to Budget Transmission Center 2-0 and Taco Town picked up the win against York Business Center with a score of 5-2. Christopher Romero, Daimeon Griffin, Rida Saanon and Maaz Mohamednour all scored for Taco Town. Camdyn Edwards played great defense by keeping the pressure on. Santiago Cango showed great hustle in midfield.
The Stowe's Seafood 24Karat Gold Dragons played hard against Elsie Encannacion State Farm, but came up short in the 3-0 loss. The Gold Dragons kept up a solid defense led by the goalie Hannah Skrieh. Gianna DePino and Journii Hunter kept the pressure up and tried to get the Gold Dragons back into the game. The Porto Funeral Home Golden Stars had a real battle with Vio’s Sports Plus on the brisk September Saturday morning. The team battled to a hard-fought victory. The whole team played well with standout performances from Will Marmelstein and Dylan Banegas-Molina, who buried the ball in the back of the net. The team defense was anchored by Blake Bova who shut down the backfield. CT Pest Elimination and the WH Federation of Teachers played to a 3-3 tie in an intense match.
The Elite Soccer Camps Blue Lightning beat Milano & Wanat 5-0. Ben Trenchard, Mason DaSilva and Matteo D'Elia all played well in the midfield. Ryan Abekah and Liam Lima split the time in goal and preserved the shut out, while Roland Green and Ali Alhaddad scored. Emmett Hemming played strong on both sides of the ball and Brandon Rylski scored hard to win the ball back for his team. For Milano & Wanat, Joey Ruiz and Josiah Parrilla Herrera both played well. West Haven Police Local #895 held off a late onslaught from Wizard Painting to win 2-1. American Legion Post 71 defeated Baybrook Remodelers to round out E Division play. Taylor Bell and Jonathan King played hard, and Jaxon Cruz held down the goal in the win.
9/16-9/18/22:
Week two of the Fall Season saw some fabulous soccer being played across the city! The Elite Soccer Camps Lightning took on American Legion Post 71 Red Dragons in a competitive match that saw the Elite Soccer Camps Lightning come out on top 4-2. For the Lightning, Liam Lima and Jax Guarino both played well in goal, and Theodore Sakouvogui worked on the outside midfield. Ethan and Dylan Fonseca dominated on defense, and Brandon Rylski worked hard to get the ball. For the Red Dragons, Jaxon Cruz and Trevor Davis played a solid game in goal, and Jacob Rader and Jonathan King passed the ball well throughout the game. Gavin Lenihan put in a good shift at for the Dragons at forward.
The West Haven Federation of Teachers Lightning Fairies played an awesome game Saturday against a tough Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks. Katherine Samaniego and Addilyn Lockwood played great defense for the Lightning Fairies, and Avalyn Wilder, Justine Davila, Mia Retamoza Irigoyen, and Aneesa Kass all scored. For Mad Mike’s Cheesesteak, Anna Howery had a great all-around game. Stingy defense was on display by Alice Burns and Savannah Clark showed some top notch footskills in a hard-fought game.
Milano & Wanat defeated Wizard Painting 4-1. Nice play and lots of hustle by both teams was on display. Goals were scored by Alex Wright, Nick Pratt and Sammy Gartani. Solid defense by Josiah Herrera help make the job of goalies Christopher Thomas and Jace Rodriguez easier. The Elsie Encarnnacion State Farm Insurance Blue Angels defeated #DAVILATRIBE 5-2. The Angels were led by Chelsea Hernandez Fortin, who picked up the hat trick, and Allison Davis and Alliemarie Sesler added goals. Fourela Dembele played great in goal. In a tight matchup, the Baybrook Remodelers Orange Tiger Sharks earned their first win this season 4-3 over West Haven Police Local #895. Melech Biggs played fast and tough and stayed in the middle of the action, Omar Boghdady did great learning the ropes of being a goalie and hustled on defense, and Andrew Cozayatl never ran out of energy and had some great saves as goalie.
The West Haven Professional Firefighters Maroon Tigers upended Taco Town by the score of 5-2. Joe Sperry,Jr, led all scorers with two goals, while Doniel Agustin had a goal and two assists. Mohamed Nasr and Sabri Abdelmageed each chipped in one apiece. The team was led by a great defensive line that included Abraham Morales-Linares, Jacob Smalls and Yair Negron. Excellent play on both sides of the ball was shown by Jadiel Alhaddad and Stanley Merchan. For Taco Town, Christopher Romero took advantage of his breakaway opportunities and scored two goals during the game. Ibrahim Abudayya played awesome in goal, making several big saves. Enes Sahin played strong on defense while Aiden Dowdye showed great hustle. The Dr R. Mark Pappas D.C. girls' soccer team played #DAVILATRIBE Yellowjackets and came out on top with a hard fought 3-1 win. The offense was led by Ruaa Nage with two goals and Isabella Celantano chipping in with a goal. Archnii Sawmodel had several good offensive and defensive plays, and Genesis Galiego, Rahama Moussa, and Aubrey McDuffie played well on defense. For the Yellow Jackets, Kaylice Lawrence worked hard to stop multiple goals. Rebekah Parrilla gained possession of the ball and made great passes. Kamiyah Bell used her speed to get to the ball and bring it up the field to a scoring position.
P&B Express defeated Vio's Sportsplus 8-3 Saturday morning. Boden Rogers scored twice, and Marc Philogene got a hat trick. Sergio Salinas Jarra and Jeremiah Nunoo both played tough defense. Keenan Funeral Home took on Budget Transmission Center. Tyler Dos Anjos and Almoatasem Naas played a good game, running up and down the field and having a positive attitude for the duration of the game. Muhammad Aksu also played well. The Porto Funeral Home Golden Stars had a hard-fought battle with Westries Nutrition last weekend. The team put in some real effort to pull out the victory. Stand out performances were on display from Chase Pridgen and Dylan Banegas-Molina, who both put the ball in the back of the net. The team showed some lock down defense which kept the score down.
In other in-house games, CT Pest Elimination and WH Italian-American Civic Association played to a 4-4 tie. Cappetta's Italian Imports took the game to Frankie's of West Haven, winning 4-1. Stowe's Seafood and Touch of Heaven Home Care played to a 5-5 tie, and Falcone Law Firm defeated York Business Center. CaDian Gaywood Jones, Mohamed Naas, Abdul Naas, Diego Ocequera, Nico Andrade all scored, and an exceptional assist by Joshua Roman allowed Falcone Lawmen to dominate this game.
In West Haven Youth Soccer Travel team action, the RQ Professional Accounting & Tax Services U12 girls were on the road in Shelton Friday, where they took home a 5-0 win. Excellent teamwork and passing skills lead to goals by Gillian Wynus, Stella Porto, Joslyn DaVila, and Luciana Cappetta. Chelsea Frost had some good plays on the field as well in the win. The Rock House School of Music U10 Boys team was away to Southington. In a tight game that was delayed due to sprinkler malfunctions, the Westies held on to win 6-5. Ryan Abekah, Luca DeCrescenzo and Roland Green all scored. Adam Lamkhantar played a solid game in the midfield, as did Matteo D'Elia and Mason DaSilva, who both made excellent passes to set up their teammates. Ethan Fonseca and Jax Guarino made several key defensive plays, and Jaxon Cruz and Jacob Rader were solid in goal in the win for the Westies. The Gunning Law Firm U9 Boys travel team played their first game, and picked up their first win, knocking off Naugatuck 5-1. Yangel Ortiz Garzon opened the scoring, and Jonathon King and Dylan Fonseca added goals. Abdul Akondo did well in goal, and Grayson McCarthy played a strong game in midfield. Emmett Hemming was stellar on defense in the win for the young Westies.
9/10-9/11/22:
The West Haven Youth Soccer League opened their Fall season on Saturday with a beautiful day of games. The Elite Soccer Camps Blue Lightning took on Wizard Painting Saturday morning, with the Lightning winning 6-0. Ryan Abekah and Matteo D'Elia both scored, while Liam Lima played great in goal. Brandon Rylski showed a lot of hustle and Emmett Hemming did a great job on defense. Keenan Funeral Home took on P&B Express in their first game, with P&B Express coming out with the 6-3 win. For Keenan Funeral Home, Jaycob Aleman,and Rodger Rodrigues played a great game for Keenan Funeral Home, with both players displaying good sportsmanship and teamwork. For P&B Express, Alexander Urgiles and Jude Charles both scored, and Omario Escoffery played good defense and Jace Wynosky hustled and made some great passes. Westies Nutrition took on Vio's Sports Plus, and game away with a 6-0 win. Both teams worked hard in their first game.
The West Haven Federation of Teachers Lightning Fairies took on the WH Italian American Civic Assn. Short on players, Olivia Ramos and Laila Earnest volunteered to play for the Lightning Fairies so the team had enough players to be able to take breaks in the heat. The Justine Davila and Laila Earnest both scored goals. Avalyn Wilder and LilithBelle Warcholic also scored multiple goals, and the players from both teams celebrated good sportsmanship with cartwheels and high fives. The Porto Funeral Home Golden Stars had a back-and-forth nail biter with Budget Transmission Center. The whole team stepped up to challenge. William Marmelstein and Juan-Pablo Perez Sandoval both put the ball in the back of the net, and Khassim Dembele showed some lock down defense.
It was a nice day in the sun for the West Haven Professional Firefighters Maroon Tigers as they competed against division rival York Business Center. The Tigers came away with an 8-2 win. Leading the way on offense for the Tigers was Doniel Agustin, Sabri Abdelmageed, and Dixon Lopes. The staunch defense was led by Abraham Morales-Linares and Carlos Bazar, and in net was Guillermo Gonzaga. Playing extremely well on both sides of the ball were Jacob Smalls and Mohamed Nasr who led the pace early and often. American Legion Post 71 Red Dragons played West Haven Police Local #895 in a tight game. Luca Decrescenzo scored, while Seth Empric and Collin Gibbons played well the whole game. Michael Wilson hustled up and down the field on opening weekend. Taco Town took on Falcone Law Firm Saturday in their first game of the season. The Taco Town team put in a great effort, with Rida Saanon scoring the only goal. Asa Kubeck showed great hustle, while James Nhean did a great job on defense.
Baybrook Remodelers Tiger Sharks played against Milano & Wanat, falling 2-3. Aaron Azana played tough on defense and stayed in the middle of the action and James Bayona was hustling on center defense and stopped a number of goal attempts. Lincoln Bertolini showed a lot of heart and hustle. Mad Mikes Cheesesteaks played against the CT Pest Elimination Golden Stars and the spectators saw some great play from both teams as the game ended in a 7-7 tie. For Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks, Isabella Faugno supplied pressure on the offensive side with some goals and Lindsey Chuquilla Granja contributed greatly on defensive stopping several scoring chances. The Golden Strikers saw Calyse Edwards get her first hat trick of the season, and Avery Smullen scored two goals. Additional goals were scored by Adrianna Oliva and Bianca Masterson. Makezie Vargas had a great defensive game and showed tremendous hustle on the field. The #DAVILATRIBE Yellow Jackets played Frankie's of West Haven, winning 4-0. Sophie Burns and Aria Reynoso worked together to hold a strong defensive line. Fatihah Beyah pressed the ball, scoring multiple goals. Rylee Lanci used great positioning to score her first goal of the season from a corner kick.
Rounding out the in-house play for the weekend, Cappetta's Italian Imports took down Dr. R. Mark Pappas, D.C., 5-4. Stowe's Seafood and #DAVILATRIBE played to a 3-3 draw, and Elsie Encannacion Stat Farm defeated Touch of Heaven Home Care 4-1.
The West Haven Travel teams also opened their Fall campaigns last weekend. The West Haven RQ Professional Accounting & Tax Services U12 girls opened the season with two wins. On Saturday, they defeated North Haven 3-1 with goals by Annabelle Fiorillo and Luciana Cappetta. Josylyn DaVila dominated the defense for West Haven. On Sunday the girls hosted New Haven, taking home a 7-0 win. Gillian Wynus, Celeste DiNallo, Luciana Cappetta, and Francesca DeMartino all put West Haven on the board. The West Shore Family Dental LLCU 12 Boys Travel team had a solid victory over Cheshire on Sunday, winning 11-5. Mikey Vargo and Jackson Schoeman each picked up a hat trick. Jayden Abekah knocked in a pair of goals. Ahmad Abdulkarem, Derek Dorosario and Mohammed Lamkhanter closed the deal with a goal each. Jimmy Clark, Joel Forbes Wolfe, Grayson Laudano, Julien Chacon and Josiah Soto played a strong outside defensive game with Ahmad Abdulkarem holding the center for the majority of the game. Davonte King held the line at center midfield, with Zaid Abdulkarem, Ryan Abdalhak and Tobias Warcholic covering the mid wings. Alex Johnson was solid in goal, saving several great shots.
The Sports Sanitizing of CT West Haven U10 Boys team opened their season on Monday away to Madison, and came home with a thrilling 9-5 victory. Jaxon Cruz, Jacon Rader, and Josiah Parrilla split time in goal, with each making key saves. Ben Trenchard, Jax Guarino, Seth Empric and Collin Gibbons anchored the defense and sparked the attack with some great passing and dribbling out of the back. Ryan Abekah, Roland Green, Adam Lamkhantar, and Luca Decrescenzo all scored, while Matteo D'Elia, Gavin Lenihan, and Joey Ruiz and supported them from the midfield. Ethan Fonseca had a commanding performance, setting up several goals and working hard defensively to stymie the Madison attacks.
5/21-5/22/22:
A beautiful weekend saw a full schedule of games for the West Haven Youth Soccer League. In U8 Boys action Saturday morning, Westies Nutrition played P&B Express. Awab Abdelmageed came ready to dominate with his speed and footskills. Luca Gagliardi had a hat trick using his incredible ball control to create scoring chances. Cameron Moody showed amazing team work, passing and still looking for his very first goal. Vio's Sports Plus took on Budget Transmission Center. Nick DePino and Xavier Philogene played outstanding defense, while Willie Cadwell contributed with his first goal of the season. Porto Funeral Home won over Keenan Funeral Home, 6-3.
Falcone Law Firm, was defeated by West Haven Professional Firefighters, 7-3. With skilled dribbling and passing, CaDian Gaywood Jones was able to assist Ahmad Abdulkarem with an impressive high and deep goal. Jones also assisted on Enderson Samaniego's goal. Great hustle by Joshua Roman allowed him to get by the Firefighters and score the third goal. For the West Haven Professional Firefighters, Paul Christensen led the way, scoring one and showing some great field play. David Christensen had picked up three goals, and Steven Christensen added two. Justin Chacon also contributed to the attack with a goal and three assists. Jan Ibanez,Yair Negron, Abraham Morales, Sabri Abdelmageed and Gillermo Gonzaga also had a good game. In the other U14 rec game, Taco Town and York Business Center played to a thrilling 3-3 tie.
In U10 Boys action, the Elite Soccer Camps Tsunamis took on Wizard Painting, picking up the 6-2 win. Santino Amato was strong in goal, and Ryan Abekah led the way on offense with three goals. Roland Green and Matteo D'Elia added goals as well. Jax Guarino and Ben Trenchard contributed to the attack and defense from the wide midfield position, while Jacob Warren and Guillermo Rubirosa played a solid game for the Elite Soccer Tsunamis in the win. The American Legion Post 71 Eagles picked up a win over Milano & Wanat 3-1. Jacob Rader had a strong all around game, playing good defense and attacking the goal. Davonte King and Luca DeCresenzo scored, and Seth Empric, Shamar Boyd, Collin Gibbons, and Julien Chacon all played well. Baybrook Remodelers and West Haven Polics Local #895 rounded out the U10 group in a game that finished 4-4.
In Travel Team games, the Law Office of Paul V. Carty West Haven U9 Girls defeated Prospect 6-0. The West Haven Elks Lodge #1537 U14 Girls won their division of the Clinton Invitational Tournament this weekend. The girls played a series of great games offensively and defensively, with Kayla Quintanilla only giving up two goals on the weekend. Goals were scored by Riley Fenn, Alexia Lucas, Camilla Murphy, Katarina Oliveira, Amiyah Jones, Arianna Throm, Amyah Kelly, Kaylee Pellino, Kayci Gayle, Cristel Miguel, Lulu Sebas, and Madison Gargiulo. The Nick's Luncheonette U15 Boys also won their bracket at the tournament.
The People's United Bank U11 girls played in the Clinton Invitational Tournament over the weekend as well, facing off against Madison on Saturday. The girls tied 1-1 with some great defensive work by Annabelle Fiorillo and Olivia Petrie defending the net. The game against Clinton gave West Haven a 7-1 win with goals by Celeste DiNallo, Stella Porto, and Luciana Cappetta. Chelsea Frost made some great plays up the field. The final match of the day was against Wallingford where the girls fell short 1-0. Josylyn Davila controlled the defense with help from Kai Ruotolo. Sunday's semifinal match against Madison brought goals by Porto and Cappetta with an assist by Davila. Francesca DeMartino used her footskills to maintain control of the ball against Madison, but West Haven came up short in a 5-2 loss.
The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center U10 Boys Travel team had a busy weekend. The team hosted Cheshire Saturday night, winning 6-2. Jaxon Cruz played a great game in goal, and Gavin Lenihan spent some time between the posts as well. Adam Lamkhantar scored a goal in his first game with the team. On Sunday, the team participated in the Clinton Invitational Tournament. They opened with their first game against Guilford, which finished 2-2. West Haven got goals from Roland Green and Derek Dosario, with Davonte King getting the assist for each goal. Their second game of the day came against BPA, which the Westies won 6-0. Josiah Soto and Lenihan were strong in goal, and Seth Empric impressed with his ability to hold onto the ball. Mason DaSilva and Matteo D'Elia sprayed passes around the field, while Tonye Issac and Luca DeCresenzo both played great on defense. Jimmy Clark contributed on defense and added a goal as well. Game three of the day saw the boys take on a tough Haddam-Killingworth U10 team, and after a close first half the Westies pulled away in the second half, winning 6-2. Ryan Abekah scored, as did King. Cruz made a few great saves in goal, and he was supported by the strong defensive play of Jax Guarino and Ben Trenchard. Jacob Rader and Empric played a strong game in the midfield in the win. The final game of the tournament had the West Haven boys play Haddam-Killingworth's second team, and the Westies did not waste time, scoring early in the 7-1 win. Rader played a great game in goal, and DeCresenzo, Green, and Abekah scored. Ethan Fonseca used his speed to play great defense, and his skills on the ball to get it forward in the attack. Trenchard and Guarino were a force once again on defense, and their play in the midfield helped West Haven keep possession of the ball. Lamkhantar played well up and down the field in the final win of the day for the young Westies.
5/13-5/15/22:
To open the action in West Haven Youth Soccer last Saturday, the Frankie’s of West Haven Blue Jays had a great 6-1 victory over Cappetta’s Italian Imports. Alessia Coletta and Allyson Hernandez-Arce both scored hat tricks. Sara Routh and Julianna Aviles were fantastic on defense for the Blue Jays showing great toughness and strength. For Cappetta's Italian Imports, Mia Rayas played well on defense, and Ava Pittman did everything she could in the net to help out her team. Sophia Flores, Dayana Cruz-Cruz, and Jade Heath all put in a strong effort as well. The Elsie Encarnnacion State Farm Insurance All Stars defeated Touch of Heaven Home Care 6-3 The All Stars were led by Roshelle Chumpitaz, Sarahi Cruz-Cruz, Fourela Dembele, Alison Maloney, Marilyn Suchite-Henostroza, and Chelsea Hernandez-Fortin, who all picked up one goal each. Westies Nutrition had a hard fought battle against a strong Porto Funeral Home team. Alex Wright's amazing speed had him in every position defending, passing, and scoring. Luca Gagliardi's amazing foot skills lead him to score many goals. Patrick Campbell continues to work very hard with his passing, dribbling, and getting open to support his teammates.
Falcone Law Firm continued their winning ways with a 7-2 victory over York Business Center. The offense played amazingly together, with Ahmad Abdulkarem assisting on Manolo Restrepo's goal and Joshua Roman also picked up an assist and a goal. Enderson Samaniego, Ahmad Abdulkarem, Diego Oceguera, and CaDain Jones Gaywood each added goals as well. Stellar defense and impressive hustling was on display by by Ryan Abdalhak, Mouad Alzhogi, Selim Baydar, and Michael Villagomez. Milano & Wanat had a 2-1 lead at the half over Wizard Painting but could not hold off the attack of their opponents and fell 6-2. The first half goalie Carlos Garcia-Perez was stellar in-between the posts and midfielders Parker Cornman and Derek Dorosario played hard. James Nhean did well on defense and both goals were scored by Samy Gartani.
The West Haven Professional Firefighters pulled out a 6-1 win against Taco Town with Doniel Agustin leading the way with the hat trick. Two more goals were added by Justin Chacon and David Christensen picked up the third. Strong field play was put in by Justin Suchite, Stephen Christensen, Carlos Bazar, and Yair Negron. Porto Funeral Home and Westies Nutrition played a tough game against each other, with Westies Nutrition winning 1-0. The P&B Express Gold Dragons had a fun-filled, intense soccer game against Vio's Sports Plus. Boden Rogers scored the first goal of his career and Hakan Yanbul scored an impressive four goals. Elias Padilla and Abdel-Nasir Issaka played aggressive defense in the 7-2 win. Trevor Davis scored as well, and Michael Gallo was a force on defense.
The Elite Soccer Camps Tsunamis picked up a hard earned 6-4 win over Baybrook Remodelers. Matteo D'Elia controlled the midfield, while Ethan Fonseca and Ayebatonye Isaac were strong on defense. Benjamin Trenchard and Jax Guarino worked the wide areas of the field, making good passes and contributing to the defense. Guillermo Rubirosa, Jacob Warren, and Nathan Powell all supported Santino Amato in goal. American Legion Post 71 picked up a close 3-1 win over West Haven Police Local #895. Luca DeCresenzo worked hard all over the field, and Taha Ozhan played well in the midfield. Julien Chacon used his speed on the flank to create scoring chances, and Shamar Boyd made some big defensive stops. Dr. R. Mark Pappas tied 3-3 against #DAVILATRIBE.
On Saturday, the Budget Transmission Center Grey Ninjas really worked on their defense and played a great game against Keenan Funeral Home. Bentley Cisse made sure to cover the opposing team playing great defense during corner kicks and Lincoln Bertolini always hustled back to protect the goal. Omar Boghdady stole the ball away from the other team several times. CT Pest Elimination lost 7-2 against the WH Italian-American Civic Assn. Graciella Santiago played a great defensive game, stopping goals. Kylie Torres used her footwork to control the ball and Moriah Frost attacked the ball to win possession. The WH Federation of Teachers Silver Lions played Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks, losing 8-2. Kaylice Lawerence attacked the ball and passed to her teammates. Mia Ramirez played helped the offense taking shots and helped on defense to protect the goal. Justine Davila stopped the opposing team from scoring and turned the ball around to make passes to her team. In the final game of rec action, Stowe's Seafood won 3-2 over #DAVILATRIBE.
In G Pool action, RQ Professional Accounting and Tax Services battled Budget Car wash, with the two finding themselves level at 4-4 at the end of the game. Connex Credit Union were big winners over West Shore Family Dental, putting five goals past the other team and allowing none. West Haven Elks Lodge #1537 and Dillman & Dillman LLC put on a defensive display in a game that ended 0-0.
The Law Office of Paul V. Carty West Haven U10 Girls Travel team have had a busy two weeks. On Mothers Day the girls took the trip to Killingworth to take on HK. In what was a tail of two halves the Westies found themselves down 2-0 in the first half. The second half was a different story as the Westies battled back to even up the score, behind two second half goals from Ariel Titus and tough defending from Phoebe DiNuzzo, Klara Frost and Alessia Coletta. The battle tested Westies got a chance win the game with two minutes left when Camila Gomez dribbled past two defenders and took a right foot shot bottom right to give the Westies the 3-2 win. The U10 Girls played a late Friday night game against Southington, West Haven had numerous chances to score early in the first half but struggled to finish and found themselves down 2-0 at the half. Karine Davilla was fantastic in goal for West Haven, Valentina Massa and Klara Frost showed excellent first touch and great foot skills. Ariel Titus scored in the second half from a well crossed ball from Alessia Coletta. West Haven dominated the game, but fell short to Southington 3-1. The Nick's Luncheonette U15 Boys Travel team fell to Branford on Saturday, 3-2.
The People's United Bank U11 girls faced off with Shelton at home last Saturday, ending in a 7-1 loss. Josylyn Davila worked hard to fight off Shelton in defense. Stella Porto scored for West Haven. Last Sunday, the U11 girls hosted Orange, tying 1-1. Kylee McCoart had a stellar performance as goalie for West Haven while Celeste DiNallo and Gillian Wynus used their footskills on the field. Stella Porto put one in the net for West Haven. The U11 girls were back in action as they took to the road Saturday facing off against Hamden, and coming away with a 3-0 win. Francesca DeMartino worked hard on the field with Annabelle Fiorillo putting up a strong defense. Luciana Cappetta pulled off a hat trick for West Haven. The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center U10 Boys travel team took on a strong North Haven team away on Sunday. North Haven came out strong, despite Josiah Soto making several good first half saves. The two teams went back and forth, with West Haven going down but equalizing behind Ryan Abekah and Matteo D'Elia goals to tie the game at the half 3-3. West Haven again fell behind 5-3 in the second half, but battled back to get the 5-5 draw. Ben Trenchard and Jax Guarino made several big stops on defense and moved the ball forward after winning it with sharp passes. Davonte King and Ethan Fonseca worked hard in the midfield, and Colin Gibbons and Jaxon Cruz once again put on a good display.
4/29-5/1 2022:
This past Saturday the Stowes Seafood Warriors were defeated by the Elsie Encarnnacion State Farms All Stars, 5-1. Gianna DePino did an impressive job on offense and defense as she pursued her opponents, dribbled, and passed the ball throughout the game. Natalya Gordon repeatedly blocked the advance of the opposing team and passed the ball successfully to her teammates. Aurora Chevalier passionately defended the goal and helped direct her defense line during the first half of the game. For the All Stars, Chelsea Hernandez Fortin scored three goals, and Sarahi Cruz Cruz and RoshelleChumpitaz contributed the other two. Sophia Brito and Marilyn Suchite-Henostroza played good on defense. Falcone Law Firm played WH Professional Firefighters, with the Lawyers coming out on top 9-8. The defense stayed strong behind the play of Jason Portillo, Selim Baydar, and goalie Adrian Stewart. Enderson Samaniego assisted on Joshua Roman's goal, with Ahmad Abdulkarem, and Michael Villagomez scoring as well. For the Firefighters, a great game was played by Paul Christensen, James and Carlos Bazar ,Joe Sperry Jr, Isaiah Boyd, and Jayden Williams. Baybrook Remodelers and Wizard Painting worked their way to a 3-3 draw, while Milano & Wanat defeated the West Haven Police Local #895 1-0.
The Frankie’s of West Haven Light Blue Jays continued their winning ways on Saturday with a 6-1 defeat of Dr. R. Mark Pappas Gold. The Blue Jays got to work early with four fantastic goals by Lehanna Philogene, Allyson Hernandez, Emma Routh and Alessia Coletta. Camila Gomez Nauzan and Julissa Oliveras had great pull back turns and step overs. Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks won big over the WH Italian-American Civic Assn 4-0. The #DAVILATRIBE Navy Narwals continue to work hard on learning positions against Cappetta's Italian Imports. Juliana Perez and Maxim Castillo played strong on attack all game with Klara Frost scoring the lone goal in the 3-1 loss. Ariel Copland hopped in net for her first game this season and made some good stops. Selma Friere also started the game with strong goaltending. The Westies Nutrition Destroyers played amazing against Keenan Funeral Home in a great win. Grayson McCarthy had multiple amazing throw-ins to Alessio Bisceglia, who ended up with three goals. The team worked incredibly hard at passing to get the ball to Kayden Bish for his first ever soccer goal. Porto Funeral Home took on Vio's Sports Plus, falling 4-1.
The Elite Soccer Camps Tsunamis continued their winning ways against American Legion Post 71 in a 6-2 win. Davonte King scored for American Legion, and Shamar Boyd, Julien Chacon, and Zaniel Garo showed a lot of hustle. Edwardo Guerrero Garcia,, Taha Ozhan, and Josiah Soto tried to get the ball into the attack, and Seth Empric worked hard to provide a spark for his team. The Elite Soccer Tsunamis were led by Roland Green and Ryan Abekah. Nathan Powell and Liam Lima worked hard on the flanks, and Jacob Warren and Guillermo Rubirosa played well defensively. P&B Express fell to Budget Transmission Center 3-2. The #DAVILATRIBE Silver Lions played Touch of Heaven Home Care, picking up the 8-3 win. Annaleah Alexandra Velez attacked the ball and made good passes for her team. Aaliyah Castillo did a great job dribbling, setting up her team to score, and Gabriella Jeune played an awesome offensive game and scored a goal. CT Pest Elimination took on the WH Federation of Teachers. Michelle Botchie defended the ball against the opposing team. Adrianna Olivia attacked the ball to gain possession and Graciella Santiago helped moved the ball up the field into scoring positions. In the final Recreational game of the weekend, Taco Town battled back from 4-2 down to win 5-4 against York Business Center. In G Pool games, West haven Elks Lodge #1537 Pacmen lost to the Nick's Luncheonette Raiders 4-3, and the Dillman and Dillman LLC Penguins lost to the Connex Credit Union Rangers 3-1.
In travel team action this past weekend, the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center U9/U10 Boys travel hosted Coginchaug, winning 3-2. The game went back and forth, with the Westies holding onto the win behind goals from Ryan Abekah, Davonte King, and Josiah Soto. Collin Gibbons led the defense in a very strong effort, with Ethan Fonseca and Derek Dosario playing well in goal. Mason DaSilva was mobile in the midfield, and Jaxon Cruz worked hard in goal and on the field. The RQ Professional Accounting and Tax Services U12 girls had a game against New Haven, coming out on top with a 5-2 win. Haleigh McCarthy and Sophia Empric scored in the first half, with Sophia Locklear, Lynnie Chesson and Arianna Throm adding goals in the second half. Lulu Sebas and Alivia Reilly split time in the goal, and had great help from the defense lead by Avery Congacha, Jayda Ciliberti, Naomi Shubin and Hailey Dargon. The Law Office of Paul V. Carty U9 girls tied Naugatuck 2-2.
The People's United Bank U11 girls were on the road against Wallingford Saturday where they played a tough match, ending in a 5-2 loss. Josylyn Davila worked hard on defense to fight off Wallingford. Celeste DiNallo had several excellent plays on the field. Luciana Cappetta put two in the net for West Haven. On Sunday, the girls were back in action when they hosted Clinton, winning 3-0. Kylee McCoart was solid in net, while Annabelle Fiorillo controlled the defense. Celeste DiNallo, Stella Porto, and Luciana Cappetta all scored for West Haven. The West Haven West Shore Family Dental U12 Boys won over Seymour 5-2 on Sunday. Ricardo Hernandez Arce, Jackson Schoeman and Michael Villagomez each got a goal, and Jayden Abekah got a pair.
The West Haven Budget Car Wash U10 girls had a Saturday afternoon date with Madison, in what was a very physical game West Haven managed to pullout a 1-0 victory. Karine Davila and Valentina Massa were fantastic in goal and Alessia Coletta scored the lone goal to seal the victory. Battle tested from the previous day, the young Westies took on the North Haven Heat. The game showcased great passes, foot skill and great teamwork, a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats saw the Westies fall 5-4. Ariel Titus had an incredible game with two goals of her left foot. Brooklynn O’Mara scored her first goal of the season and Kendall Gilchrist was tough on defense.
4/22-4/24 2022:
The West Haven Youth Soccer League saw beautiful weather for the second weekend of the season and saw some exciting games take place! The West Haven Federation of Teachers Silver Lions played Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks, winning 5-3. Celeste Santiago moved the ball up the field to score for her team, and Sofie Burns attacked the ball and gained possession to get into a scoring position. Niyah Carballo used her speed to get to a loose ball first and moved it up the field to score a quality goal. The #DAVILATRIBE Yellowjackets lost a tough match to Stowe's Seafood 6-2. Ava Boykin pressured the ball from her midfield position, winning it often and getting the ball forward. Taliah Boykin played striker and took multiple shots on goal. Jasmine Rivera played an aggressive game on defense.
CT Pest Elimination played the WH Italian American Civic Assn, falling 6-2. Moriah Frost scored to get her team on the board. Anellis Marmol played a good defense to keep the opposing team from scoring. Calyse Edwards moved the ball up the field to give her team opportunities to score. In the second game of the season #DavilaTribe Navy were ready to play, finishing with a score of 1-1 against the Dr. R. Mark Pappas D.C. Gold Dragons. Selma Friere and Kamila Santoni split time in the goal and worked hard using their hands and keeping the net clear. Journii Hunter was able to get into the attack by dribbling the ball in to the opposing end a number of times. Amilianna Gonzalez was excited to play left fullback position and worked hard defensively. Klara Frost scored the goal to secure the tie. For the Gold Dragons, Brooklyn O'Mara and Shaylin Suchite-Henostroza anchored the net duties. Phoebe DiNuzzo scored the lone goal for the Gold Dragons. Vittoria and Valeria Almonte Duarte played well on both sides of the ball with many great plays. The Frankies of West Haven Blue Bluejays and Cappetta’s Italian Imports played a terrific game, showcasing great footskills, passing and defending. Cappetta’s Italian Imports took a 2-0 lead into half-time, with their backs against the wall the Blue Jays were able to bounce back and preserve the 3-2 win. Lehanna Philogene and Juliana Aviles were key to the comeback win.
Vio’s Sports plus took on Keenan Funeral Home. The boys played well and goals were scored by DJ Lymon, Nick DePino and Xavier Philogene. For Keenan Funeral Home Decklin Guiles, Muhammad Aksu, and Jalen Smith all played a great game, displaying good defensive skills and good sportsmanship. The Westies Nutrition Maroon Destroyers played strong against Budget Transmission Center. Jace Rodriguez had incredible speed and scored multiple goals. Leroy Salvatierra showed amazing foot skills and scored also. Mustafa Basci made multiple defensive stops as the Destroyers went on to win. For Budget Transmission Center, Liam Rowland scored a goal on a breakaway after stealing the ball in the midfield, Sami Vahora played excellent defense, stopping the opposing team several times, and Jesse Davies did a great job passing to his teammates! The WH Professional Firefighters shut out Taco Town 6-0 with Doniel Agustin playing an excellent game on both sides of the ball, scoring and playing outstanding defense. Yair Negron, Jacob Smalls, Justin Chacon, David Christensen and Sabri Abdelmageed all scored as well. Excellent field play was shown by Jan Ibanez and Stephen Christensen in the team win. Elsie Encarnnacion State Farm Insurance defeated a strong Touch of Heaven Home Care side 5-4.
Falcone Law Firm played York Business Center in a good game. Offensive players Diego Oceguera and Enderson Samaniego displayed impressive foot skills and passing. Manolo Restrepo dribbled the ball up field with great control. Ahmad Abdulkarem scored a goal keeping York Business Center on their toes. Leading a strong defense was Selim Baydar. The Elite Soccer Camps Tsunamis picked up the win against West Haven Police Local #895 with a score of 6-2. Santino Amato was superb in goal, making several big saves. Matteo D’Elia, Ryan Abekah, Roland Green, and Jax Guarino scored, while Jacob Warren and Liam Lima both showed a great work rate in every position they played. Ben Trenchard played excellent in the midfield, as did Tonye Isaac. Ethan Fonseca had a strong all-around game. The American Legion Post 71 tied Wizard Painting 3-3. Davonte King was strong all over the field, scoring, passing and playing great defense. Collin Gibbons was very strong on defense, and Benedict Awuah worked hard. For Wizard Painting, Danny Aloi played well. Baybrook Remodelers and Milano and Wanat rounded out the U10 boys action in a thrilling 4-4 game.
P & B Express Gold Dragons played Porto Funeral Home, winning 9-4. For the Gold Dragons, Trevor Davis played a great game exhibiting solid ball handling and unequalled speed while scoring two goals. Hakan Yanbul made several perfect passes and Michael Gallo had a great defensive game without letting a ball get past him. For Porto Funeral Home, Daniel Munoz played great defense and worked well with the rest of his team. Ebraheem Awad was improving constantly throughout the game, always hustling, moving into open spaces, and calling for the ball. Cristiano Medley had a great game as well.
The People’s United Bank West Haven Girls U11 Travel Team fought hard against Hamden at home, coming out on top with a 5-4 win. Annabelle Fiorillo and Allie Powers controlled the defense. Celeste DiNallo, Stella Porto, Luciana Cappetta, and Gillian Wynus all scored for West Haven. The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center U10 Boys Travel Team had a busy weekend, playing Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Westies hosted Guilford, falling 5-4 in a tight contest. Jacob Rader made several key saves late in the game to keep the match close. Roland Green and Ryan Abekah kept the Guilford goalie under constant pressure, and Davonte King was solid in midfield. Ethan Fonseca scored a great goal that came off of several West Haven passes and Tonye Issac was solid on defense. On Sunday, the U10 Westies traveled to Southington and came away with the win. Jaxon Cruz, Josiah Sotoy, and Derek Dosario all played well in goal and contributed on the field, and Seth Empric and Mason DaSilva combined with their teammates, making excellent passes. Ben Trenchard, Collin Gibbons, Jimmy Clark and Nathan Powell all picked up their first goals of the season in the win. The Nick’s Luncheonette U15 Boys Travel Team lost a heartbreaker to Madison 2-1, and the West Haven Elks Lodge U14 Girls Travel team tied 3-3. The Dillman and Dillman LLC U19 Girls lost in Southington 3-2. The Connex Credit Union U16 Boy went to Woodhouse field in Wallingford on Saturday night to play the Wallingford U16 boys under the lights. The two teams were very evenly matched and they played to a 2-2 tie. At the half, the score was tied at 1-1, then Walter Romero zig zagged through the Wallingford defense to give the Westies the lead, but a penalty goal late in the game by Wallingford tied it up. Collin Charron and Ricardo Hernandez played fantastically as West Haven’s centerbacks. The Budget Car Wash U19 Boys won their third game of the season on Saturday when they held on to beat Milford 4-3. Jerson Marcos scored two goals and Victor Lorenzo scored as well. Angel Magana scored his first U19 goal when he slammed in a beautiful cross from midfielder Edward Perez. The defense was led by Antonio Marcos, Manny Gordon, David Smith, Shawn Tarpeh, and Wilson Cordova. Friday night action at Peterson saw the Law Office of Paul V. Carty West Haven U10 girls take on East Haven. The Westies played with a lot of grit and energy. Phoebe DiNuzzo, Kendall Gilchrist and Klara Frost were fantastic on defense, Allyson Hernandez-Arce scored an early first half goal to give the Westies a 1-0 lead at half time. Ariel Titus scored a hat trick to help give the Westies the 4-1 win. To round out the travel team action from this past weekend, the RQ Professional Accounting and Tax Services U12 Girls went 1-1 on the weekend. Saturday the team traveled up to Madison and won 5 - 2. The team played a strong defensive line led by Avery Congacha, Hailey Dargon, and Jayda Ciliberti. Goals were scored by Sophia Locklear, Arianna Throm, Haleigh McCarthy, and Kylie Gibbons. The girls were right back in action on Sunday against Milford, losing 6-2. Naomi Shubin scored in the first half and Kylie Gibbons added one in the second half, getting an assist from Haleigh McCarthy. Alivia Reilly made a great effort to minimize the loss in the second half and stepped up as keeper.
4/15-4/17 2022:
The West Haven Youth Soccer League opened their Spring season this past weekend with a full slate of games. The Elite Soccer Camps Tsunamis opened their season with a strong game against Wizard Painting, with the Elite Soccer Tsunamis coming out on top 5-2. Santino Amato and Liam Lima split the time between the posts, both making some great saves. Ryan Abekah scored a brilliant goal and contributed on defense too. Guillermo Rubirosa worked hard in the attack while Nathan Powell hustled up and down the field. The season opening game in the CD Boys Division saw a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle with the WH Professional Firefighters defeating York Business Center 2-1. David Christensen scored both goals for the Firefighters, and goalies Guillermo Gonzaga and Abraham Morales were strong in the net. Excellent defense was shown by Christian Reyes, Zion Blackman, and Omari Knox.
The #DAVILATRIBE Yellowjackets took on Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance All Stars in their opening match, falling 1-0. Eve Montiel played strong defense to keep her opponent from scoring. Melissa Valtierra pushed the ball up for her team to take shots on goal. Lila Poincelot made multiple saves in goal to keep the game close. For the All Stars, Jada Avila scored, while Yousra Moussa played outstanding in goal. Alimarie Sesler, Fourela Dembele, and Layla Puente all played great defense throughout the game. The Taco Town Timberwolves played Falcone Law Firm in a close match on Saturday. Rida Saanon played rock solid defense and Anthony Soto was an excellent goalie. The West Haven Federation of Teachers played the WH Italian American Civics Assn, with the Federation of Teachers winning 8-2. Angeliza Davila scored a nice goal. Nadyia Lymon attacked the ball and moved it up the field and Nora Routh added to the win scoring multiple goals.
The Westies Nutrition Destroyers played their first game of the season against P & B Express, coming out with the win in week one. The Destroyers were led by Nikko Pratt with five goals. Awab Abdelmageed had amazing speed and ball control and Jackson Ford displayed incredible foot skills. For P & B Express, Hakan Tanbal played good defense, while Trevor Davis and Jude Charles each scored twice. Alexander Urgiles also scored and played tenaciously throughout the game. In other F Division Boys play, Porto Funeral Home took on Keenan Funeral Home, with the game ending in a 0-0 tie, and Vio's Sports Plus defeated Budget Transmission Center 4-3. CT Pest Elimination played Mad Mike's Cheesesteaks, with the two teams drawing 2-2. Rylee Lanci defended the ball well against her opponents. Brooke Biancur scored and moved the ball to her teammates. Bianca Masterson scored a goal and defended well. Stowe's Seafood Warriors opened with a tough loss to Touch of Heaven Home Care, falling 7-4. Mama Kamara stayed with the ball and followed through to score a couple of goals. Allianna Wilson stayed engaged while on the field, as she dribbled well and sprinted to get the ball back. Karla Urgiles defended well against her opponent and was determined to retrieve the ball.
The Dr. R. Mark Pappas Gold Dragons competed against Cappetta Italian Imports, losing in a spirited effort 6-1. Phoebe DiNuzzo scored the lone goal for the Dragons. Anne Brown played well on defense, while Brook O'Meara was great in net, stopping several shots in the first half before playing out on the field in the 2nd half. The Frankie's of West Haven Blue Jays took on #DAVILATRIBE, with the Blue Jays winning 5-0. The key to the victory was the great foot-skills and passing by Madison Marion. Avery Linen was excellent on defense and Emma Routh lead the change with two fantastic goals. The American Legion Post 71 won 5-0 in their first game against Milano & Wanat. Shamar Boyd and Julien Chacon showed a lot of hustle in the win, while Davonte King, Seth Empric, and Collin Gibbons led the attack. Baybrook Remodelers and the West Haven Police Local #895 opened to a stirring, back and forth 4-4 draw in the last match of E Boys Division play. In G pool games, the West Shore Family Dental Tigers defeated the RQ Professional Accounting & Tax Services Lions 3-2, while the Nick's Luncheonette Jedi beat the West Haven Elks Lodge Green Wave by the same score. Dillman and Dillman LLC tied Blue Connex Credit Union 3-3, and the Budget Car Wash Highlanders won over the Elite Soccer Camps Eagles 4-1.
In travel team action, the People's United Bank West Haven Girls U11 team started the season off strong with two wins. They started on the road versus Haddam-Killingworth where a stellar team effort resulted in a 7-4 win. Stella Porto, Luciana Cappetta, Francesca DeMartino, and Celeste DiNallo all scored while Allie Powers and Josylyn Davila dominated in defense. Their second match of the season brought the girls to Orange where they picked up a 2-1 win. Gillian Wynus was fierce on the field with Francesca DeMartino defending the net. Luciana Cappetta scored two goals for West Haven. The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center West Haven U10 Boys travel team also started the season with two straight wins. In their opening match of the season, the Westies were away to Coginchaug, and came home with a 5-0 win. Ben Trenchard and Jax Guarino anchored the defense, and contributed to the attack as they got the ball up the field. Matteo D'Elia and Davonte King each scored two nice goals, and Luca DeCresenzo rounded out the scoring, getting an assist from Ethan Fonseca. In their second game of the season, the U10 Westies hosted Orange, winning 6-0. Mason DaSilva and Tonye Isaac both scored, and Jacob Rader and Jaxon Cruz were strong in the net. Gavin Lenihan hustled on the wing and Roland Green created some solid scoring chances. The Law Office of Paul V. Carty West Haven U9 girls travel team kept the streak going, also opening with two wins over Cheshire to start the season strong.