Old Lyme Soccer Boys Open Season with Big Win, Girls Lose to Cromwell

OLD LYME — Alison Gleason’s Wildcat boys kicked off their first game of the season with a solid 4-2 win at home over Grasso Tech. Old Lyme v Grasso Tech 

Goalscorers were Ian Maeby, who added an assist to his tally, Elliot Dunn-Sims, Menzi Mbele and Rowan McCormick. 

Joseph Moore scored both goals for Grasso Tech.

Old Lyme goalie Sam Edmed made eight saves while his opposite number Ethan Dion made a remarkable 19.

Old Lyme’s overall record now stands at 1-0-0 and 0-0-0 in the Shoreline Conference.

Meanwhile, Caroline Wallace’s Wildcat girls faced traditionally tough opposition playing away at Cromwell. The team was defeated 4-0 with goalie Grace Osborne making three saves.

Goal-scorers for Cromwell were Lauren Carta, Hayden Vandersloot with two, and Taylor Ursin. Goalie Alexis Wiatrak made three saves.

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