NJSA Weekend Roundup

U9 Girls

The girls played two games this past weekend. On Saturday they they played against Fairfield and won 4-1. Goals were scored by Sophia LaMagna (3), a hat trick of 3, and Natalia Martinez (1). Goalies for the game were Tilly Malcarney and Lydia Colbath who held them off up until the end. The second game was played on Sunday against Westport and won with 3-0. Goals were scored by Sophia LaMagna, Trisha Prabhu and Natalia Martinez. The girls offensive team was made by Mackenzie Grey, Madeline Smith and Madeline Blair and the girls defensive team lead by Faith Ortolano, Samantha Gerardi and Eleni Petridis held them in the back.

U11 Girls Blue

The team defeated Fairfield with a final score of 7-2. Goals were scored by Emma Hedges (1), Camille Barclay (1), Cailey Varas (1) and Gabby Luna scored a hat trick.

U13 Girls Blue

The Azul Warriors played two games this past weekend. The first game on Saturday was a CT Cup game in Simsbury, and lost 2-1. Goal by Norwalk was Brynne Korzenik. Simsbury will move on to the next round.

The girls second game was played on Sunday against New Canaan, and the Warriors lost with 4-0.

U9 Boys Blue

The boys tied their game against visitors Westport U9 Boys Blue on Sunday. NJSA's Justin Maldonado scored after only 4 minutes to put Norwalk ahead. Despite formidable defense from NJSA players Edwin Dighero, Xander Schmitz, Tiago Morales, and Ronan Hanley, and the quick midfield play of Eddie Panian and Gabriel Duque, Westport slipped ahead in the second half. In the game's final minute, NJSA right back Shepherd McGovern stopped Westport's advance, enabling Ridley Phillips to notch the second of his two goals, drawing Norwalk even.

U9 Boys White

The boys had a 7-1 victory over FUSA Team 4. The win was a real team effort, with goals by Keane Zorub, Baxter Colbath (2), Alejandro Narvaez (2), Luke Chacon, and Christian Escalante. Vincent Aquila had a strong defensive performance.

U10 Boys Blue

The Strikers hosted Trumbull United Wolves at West Rocks Middle School and tied the game 3-3. Trumbull scored the first goal in the first half. The Strikers scored the equalizer when Aiden Alvaran's shot found the back of the net with Chris Gordillo assisted. First half ended 1-1. The Trumbull Wolves scored 1-2 on a PK and extended their lead to 1-3. The Strikers scored their second goal when Steven Ruiz scored from close range. Chris Gordillo also assisted on this goal. As the second half was winding down, the Strikers found the equalizer when Steven Ruiz scored on a PK for his second goal of the day. The Strikers and Wolves ended the game with a 3-3 draw.

U10 White Boys

The Norwalk boys lost to Fairfield 4-3 this weekend. Goals were scored by Jack Baez (2), Manuel Carona had one assist and the third goal was an own goal by Fairfield off a Pavel Ramirez deflection.

U11 Boys Blue

The boys played a league game against FUSA Red and won with 7-1. Goals were scored by Izik Brito (1), Justin Arbito (1), Justin Rich (1), Justin Mims (2), Patrick Catalano (2).

U11 Boys White

The boys played a league game on Sunday against Bethel and won with7-2.

U12 Boys White

The boys played two games this weekend, the first game on Saturday was a CT cup game against Suffield Soccer at Suffield High School. Norwalk won 4-0 with several saves from goalie Matthew Vera. Goals were scored by Trey Garcia (3), a hat trick, 2 of them solo and the third assisted by Andrew Hernandez. Sebastian Schmitz (1) off a corner kick from Andrew Tabora.

U12 Boys White

The boys had a victorious game on Sunday against Trumbull 1-0. Kona Caguao scored the single goal of the game. Defensive line consisted of Joseph Gerardi, Dylan Maldonado, Hunter Nova, Steven Andrade and Eivyn Deleg. Goalie Isiah Cotto.

U12 Boys Premier

The Norwalk boys won their game against Shelton FC with 4-0. Norwalk goals were scored by Myles Sawyer (2), Jack Gerardi (1) and Dylan Thomas (1).

Assists by Markos Papakosmos.and a strong defense team by Pace Heatly, and Ben Bradley.