North Branford, Connecticut - Tuesday, May 28, 2019: North Branford H.S. vs. Old Lyme H.S. first half action during the Class S First Round CIAC 2019 State Girls Lacrosse Tournament Tuesday at North Branford H.S.
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BASEBALL
CLASS L FIRST ROUND
FORAN 8, FITCH 3
Mike Simonelli and Ryan Gosselin both had two hits and three RBIs for 24th-seeded Foran, which pulled the Class L first-round upset over No. 9-seeded Fitch in Groton.
Jason Giambra had three hits, including a home run, for the Lions (11-10). Fitch finishes at 13-8.
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Records: Foran 11-10, Fitch 13-8. Batteries: For – Rich Piscitelli, John Shannon and Sam Sinisgalli. Fitch – Nick Helbig, Romero Zavala and Cam McGugan. Highlights: Foran – Jason Giambra was 3 for 4 with a home run. Mike Simonelli was 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs, Ryan Gosselin was 2-4 with 3 RBIs. Fitch – Manish Rani-Castrodad was 2 for 3. Tyler Cady was 3 for 4 with an RBI.
MASUK 4, LYMAN HALL 2
Josh Wittenberger was 2 for 4 and came on in relief in the sixth inning to pick up a save to lead Masuk to its 4-2 win over Lyman Hall Tuesday in its Class L state tournaent opener.
Gianno Merlonghi was 2 for 3 with a run scored, and Max Shamas and Mateo Perpetuo each had RBI singles for the Panthers, who advance to play the winner of Cheney Tech/Kaynor Tech Thursday. Jake Ranney was 2-3 with a run scored for Lyman Hall.
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Records: Lyman Hall 9-12, Masuk 16-7. Batteries: M – Mike Marella (W 8-1) Josh Wittenberger (6, save) and Tyler Kipp. LH: Colin Blake (L), Jake Ranney (6) and Mike Baker.
NOTRE DAME-WEST HAVEN 18, ELLIS TECH 0
Max Mariano, John Martinello, Jack Milone, Colby Cusano and Austin Ormrod all had two hits apiece for No. 12-seeded Notre Dame-West Haven in a Class L first-round win over No. 21 Ellis Tech at West Haven.
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Batteries: Ellis Tech–C Lheureux (0-1), C. Trahan (3), Z. Vroman (6) and J. Keefe; Notre Dame-West Haven–Ryan Sullivan (5-2), Matt Reyes (4), Pycela (5), Jon Crisci (6), Zach Peters (7) and Jason Ostrowski, Liam Gelb (4)
Team records: Notre Dame-West Haven (12-9-0)
Comments: Max Mariano and John Martinello had two hits and three runs scored while Jack Milone, Colby Cusano, and Austin Ormrod had two hits apiece for Notre Dame.
EAST LYME 9, NORTH HAVEN 0
Chris Malcolm went 2-for-3 with three RBIs for No. 14-seeded East Lyme in the Class L first-round home win over No. 19 North Haven. Trystan Levesque scattered four hits and struck out 10 for the Vikings.
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Batteries: North Haven–Hunter Garthwait (4-2), Reid Kankel (5), Jason Mazzaro (6); East Lyme–Trystan Levesque
Team records: North Haven (10-11-0)
Comments: Chris Malcom went 2-for-3 with three RBIs for East Lyme. Levesque struck out 10.
STRATFORD 4, PLATT 2
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Batteries: S – Zach Fedak (W), Mike D’Aloia (7), and Anthony Torreso. P – Joe Salafia (L), Edison Ortiz (7) and Jack Clancy. Highlights: Preston Williams had a sac fly and RBI. Braydon Seaburg had a two-run double. P – Clancy had two hits, an RBI, and run scored. Stratford advances to second round, must wait for completion of suspended game between Weston and Berlin.
SOFTBALL
CLASS L FIRST ROUND
LYMAN HALL 8, NAUGATUCK 5
Paige Hansen went 4-for-4 with three RBIs for the No. 21 seeded Lyman Hall softball team, which upended Naugatuck 8-5 Tuesday in a Class L first-round game at Naugatuck.
Sydney Nilsen added three hits and two RBIs for the Trojans. Kendall Allen and Sam Mullin both had three hits and an RBI for Naugatuck.
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Batteries: Lyman Hall–Alex Tenero (6-2) and Morgan Tuscano; Naugatuck–A. Roberts (0-1) and K. Allen
Team records: Lyman Hall (9-9-0)
Comments: Paige Hansen went 4-for-4, including three doubles, with three RBIs for Lyman Hall. Sydney Nilsen went 3-for-4 with two RBIs for the Trojans. S. Mullin and K. Allen both had three hits and an RBI for Naugatuck.
CLASS M FIRST ROUND
SEYMOUR 17, PLATT TECH 0
Kolby Sirowich homered and singled twice for Seymour in a Class M first-round home win.
Lauren Haversat and Jayce Cosciello both added two hits apiece for the Wildcats (19-5). Darlene Mejia and Jeniya Campbell had hits for the Connecticut Technical Conference tournament champion Panthers (15-9).
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Records: Seymour 19-5, Platt Tech 14-9. Batteries: S—Jenna Geffert (10-2)/Kolby Sirowich PT Brianna Scarantino/Julia Duprey. Highlights: S— Kolby Sirowich home run and 2 singles. Lauren Haversat and Jayce Cosciello had two hits. Geffert struck out nine. PT — Darlene Mejia and Jeniya Campbell had hits.
LAW 4, WOODLAND 2
Gina Boccamazzo went 3-for-3, including a triple, for Law in a Class M first-round win at Beacon Falls.
Cali Jolley added an RBI triple and Ally Stein an RBI double for Law (16-7). May Dawes had three hits for Woodland.
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Record: Law – 16-7. Batteries: L – Brianna Buccitti (W, 14-7) and Gina Boccamazzo; W – Kiley Kane (L, 14-7) and Rory Nolan. Highlights: Gina Boccamazzo was 3-3 with a triple and a run scored. Cali Jolley has a triple, RBI and run scored. Ally Stein had a double and an RBI. May Dawes had three hits for Woodland.
CLASS S FIRST ROUND
HALE RAY 18, O’BRIEN TECH 3
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Batteries: O’Brien Tech–Sara Rupp (2-2) and Isabella Juanario; Hale Ray–Sam LaFemina (4-0) and Erin Molkenthin. Comments: OT: Alexis Vienneau 1-3 with 3 RBIs; HR: Carly Houle 3-4, 3 runs,1 SB; Skyler Rapuano: 2-4 (single, HR), 2 runs, 2 RBIs
DERBY 15, VINAL TECH 5
Team records: Derby 9-12. Battery: D – Alexis Enjem and Madison Koval Highlights: Derby – Alexis Enjem tossed a 5 hitter and struck out 9. Cristina Carloni, Alexis Enjem and Alyssa Caruso had 2 hits each. Madison Koval had a triple. Olivia Ruggiero and Kaylee Olenoski each had a hit. Vinal Tech – Shayna Pandolfo had 2 hits.
GIRLS LACROSSE
CLASS L FIRST ROUND
CHESHIRE 9, GREENWICH 7
Annie Eddy and Raegan Bailey combined for seven goals for Cheshire (17-2) in a Class L first-round home win. Grace Fahey had two goals and an assist for the Cardinals (9-10).
No. 8 Sheehan 9, No. 9 Granby 6: Madi Gaynor scored three goals for Sheehan (14-5) in a Class S first-round victory at Wallingford. Alana King had two goals and two assists for Granby (13-6).
