OLD LYME — The Old Lyme girl’s soccer team, coached by Paul Gleason, defeated North Branford 2-1 Friday at home.
Mackenzie Machnik and Maddie McCulloch both scored in the first half for the Wildcats to take the lead by two unanswered goals. Both goals were unassisted.
Alexie Rosado scored late in the second half for the Thunderbirds to bring the respective scores closer at 2-1. North Branford could not however find the net again and make the sought-after equalizer.
Sam Gray was in goal for Old Lyme but did not have to make any saves while the Thunderbirds goalie had a total of seven saves.