Connecticut Girls Soccer: Top Performances, Games to Watch

The opening week of Connecticut high school girls’ soccer brought an impressive display of talent from every corner of the state. Explosive hat tricks and game-saving stops were everywhere—players from big cities and small towns all made their mark.

Seasoned veterans dazzled, and a few freshmen stole the show with eye-catching debuts. Fans from Weston, Norwalk, Cheshire, Wethersfield, Guilford, Trumbull, and beyond have every reason to be excited as local talent takes center stage.

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Offensive Firepower Sets the Tone

Across Connecticut, the scoreboard lit up as strikers found their groove right out of the gate. Weston freshman Lindsay Bartlett got started fast, scoring and adding two assists in a convincing 6-0 win over Watertown.

Hall junior Kyra Baun stepped up in the clutch, notching the equalizer and drawing the decisive penalty in a comeback win against Glastonbury. She really seems ready for the big moments.

Hat Tricks Highlight Opening Week

Fans in towns like Plainfield, Woodland, Milford, Terryville, and Monroe watched as attackers rattled off multiple three-goal games:

Plainfield’s Gillian Brix
Woodland’s Giulianna Celotto and Tianna Franklin
Lauralton Hall’s Michaela Deiso
Terryville’s Taylor Freimuth and freshman Sophia Cirok Norton
Masuk’s Ella McGee

Cheshire had double the celebration—Tatum Gutman and Abby Sink both netted hat tricks in a 7-1 rout. Sacred Heart Academy’s Bianca Maciel went wild, scoring five times against Sheehan and then posting another hat trick against East Haven.

All-Around Standouts Shine

Scoring grabs headlines, but a few players put together impressive all-around efforts. In Morgan’s Clinton, senior Kate Gardner scored twice and set up three more, leading her squad to key wins.

Northwest Catholic’s Maeve Staunton matched that with two goals, four assists, and a game-winner against Granby. Derby’s Souzveen Makael set up both goals in a crucial 2-0 victory, showing her value even without scoring herself.

Defensive Excellence and Gritty Wins

Up in Wethersfield, junior Grace Grzymaljo anchored a defense that blanked South Windsor. Thomaston’s Hanna Zuklie scored all three of her team’s goals in a 3-1 win.

Griswold striker Kaidence Wichael struck twice against Fitch. Branford’s Talia Tamsin netted both goals in a scrappy 2-1 victory.

Fresh Faces Making Immediate Impact

The next generation is already turning heads. Bristol Central’s freshman Bria Rossi had a dream debut with a hat trick and an assist.

East Haven’s Genesis Guillen chipped in two assists in a key win. Nonnewaug sophomore Rosie Makarewicz scored twice in a shutout, while Norwalk’s Natalia Martinez found the net multiple times.

In Naugatuck, freshman Lily Scanlon showed she’s ready for varsity, coming through with clutch goals.

Clutch Performances in the Spotlight

In Trumbull, senior Alexandra Riehl built on her reputation for scoring when it matters, netting game-winners in back-to-back matches. Fans along the Gold Coast and in the Naugatuck Valley are already circling dates to catch these rising stars again.

Key Matchups Ahead

The early fireworks set up some big-time matchups. Guilford visits Sacred Heart Academy for a high-stakes clash, while Ridgefield heads to St. Joseph for a Fairfield County rivalry.

Farmington travels to Hall for a meeting of powerhouses. Staples faces Notre Dame Prep in a third straight non-conference battle, and Northwest Catholic gets a rematch with Lewis Mills—a throwback to last year’s Class M state final.

Looking Toward a Competitive Season

From shoreline towns like Branford and Guilford to inland hubs like Cheshire and Wethersfield, you can just feel it—Connecticut girls’ soccer is stacked with talent this year.

Rookies are stepping up. Veterans seem to be hitting their stride earlier than usual.

With the weather cooling off and the games heating up, it’s hard not to get excited. Whether you’re in Weston, Norwalk, Thomaston, or Trumbull, this season promises drama, skill, and honestly, probably a ton of goals.

Here is the source article for this story: Connecticut high school girls soccer top performances, games to watch (Sept. 9)

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