Old Lyme defeated Montville yesterday 3-1 at Montville High School in the first round of the Class S state tournament
Avery Welch scored twice for the Wildcats unassisted and Richard Damiano notched the third.
Montville’s lone goal was an own goal by Old Lyme.
Ryan Tetreault was in net for the ‘Cats and made six saves, while Isaiah Gallagher made nine saves in goal for Montville.
Old Lyme now faces shoreline rival Hale Ray Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hale-Ray High School in the second round of the state tournament.