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After Nail-Biting PK Finish Against Top Seeds Housatonic, Old Lyme Girls Advance to State Semis Tuesday

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Editor's Note: Tuesday's semifinal will be played at Xavier High School with a 7 p.m. kick-off. Old Lyme, ranked #8, moves into the semi-finals of the CIAC Class S State Championship after defeating top-seeded Housatonic 7-5 on penalty-kicks. The PK shoot-out came after double overtime, which followed a scoreless regular time. Old Lyme (13-2-4) now meets 13th-ranked … [Read more...] about After Nail-Biting PK Finish Against Top Seeds Housatonic, Old Lyme Girls Advance to State Semis Tuesday

Wildcat Boys Fail to Make State Semis After Loss to Immaculate, AD Heck Says They had a “Great Season”

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Sadly the Old Lyme soccer boys couldn't get the ball in the net Friday afternoon against Immaculate of Danbury. In contrast, Immaculate put away two goals to win the game and advance to the CIAC Class S state championship semi-finals. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Athletic Director Hildie Heck commented on Twitter, "[I] Couldn’t be prouder of the boys soccer team. … [Read more...] about Wildcat Boys Fail to Make State Semis After Loss to Immaculate, AD Heck Says They had a “Great Season”

Old Lyme Soccer Girls Meet Housatonic in State Quarters This Afternoon

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Lydia Tinnerello scored first for Old Lyme in Thursday's CIAC Class S  State Championship Second Round game against St. Paul. Kaylee Armenia assisted the goal. Sophia Gerst scored lone goal for St. Paul from a penalty kick. Kaylee Armenia scored the game-winning goal unassisted for the 'Cats. Sam Gray was in goal for Old Lyme and made five … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer Girls Meet Housatonic in State Quarters This Afternoon

Old Lyme Soccer Boys Face Immaculate in State Quarters This Afternoon, “We’re Peaking at the Right Time” (Coach Ally Gleason)

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LYME/OLD LYME -- Following on their 3-1 victory over Hale-Ray High School on Wednesday, the Old Lyme boys travel to Danbury, Conn., today to take on the Immaculate High School team in the quarter-finals of the CIAC Class S State Soccer Championship. The game kicks off at 2 p.m. Asked how she felt about Old Lyme reaching the state quarter-finals, Coach Ally Gleason … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Soccer Boys Face Immaculate in State Quarters This Afternoon, “We’re Peaking at the Right Time” (Coach Ally Gleason)

Old Lyme Boys Advance to State Quarterfinals After Victory Over Hale-Ray

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OLD LYME -- Old Lyme defeated Hale Ray 3-1 yesterday in the second round of the Class S state tournament at Hale Ray High School. Jesper Silberberg scored the first goal for the Wildcats unassisted andAngus Tresnan followed up with the second goal for Old Lyme with an assist from Jesper Silberberg. The third goal was a penalty-kick taken by Michael Milazzo. Michael Quinn … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Advance to State Quarterfinals After Victory Over Hale-Ray

Old Lyme Boys Advance to Second Round of State Soccer Contest

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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 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Advance to Second Round of State Soccer Contest

Wildcat Boys Pull Off Tough Draw Against East Hampton

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LYME-OLD LYME -- Old Lyme tied East Hampton Friday 2-2 away at East Hampton High School. Angus Tresnan was the first to score with an unassisted goal for the Wildcats. The second goal for Old Lyme came off the foot of Timothy O’Brien with an assist from Garrett Smith. The two goals for East Hampton were an own goal by Old Lyme and the Bellringers' second goal was scored … [Read more...] about Wildcat Boys Pull Off Tough Draw Against East Hampton

Both Wildcat Soccer Teams Continue Their Winning Ways Under Gleason Duo

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OLD LYME -- The father-daughter duo of Paul and Ally Gleason are both enjoying successful seasons as coaches respectively of the girls' and boys' Old Lyme soccer teams.  This is a scenario with which dad, Paul, has become familiar over the previous four years, which included an equal number of state titles, but was not necessarily expected with daughter Ally in her rookie year … [Read more...] about Both Wildcat Soccer Teams Continue Their Winning Ways Under Gleason Duo

Soccer Boys Win, Girls Draw Against Valley

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OLD LYME --Ally Gleason's Old Lyme boys pulled off a great win against Valley Regional Friday claiming a 2-1 victory at Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Jake Burdick claimed the lone goal for Valley unassisted in the first half. Then in the second half, Wildcat Richard Damiano tied up the game with an assist from Jesper Silberberg, followed by Avery Welch scoring the winning … [Read more...] about Soccer Boys Win, Girls Draw Against Valley

Old Lyme Boys Tie With Morgan in Tight Game

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OLD LYME -- Ally Gleason's Old Lyme soccer boys pulled off an important 2-2 draw with Shoreline rival Morgan yesterday playing away at Indian River in Clinton. Nevin Joshy scored the first goal for the Wildcats with an assist from Richard Damiano. Michael Milazzo put away the game tying goal with a second assist from Richard Damiano. Zach Tuccitto scored off a PK for … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Tie With Morgan in Tight Game

I See Great Things in Baseball – Part 2

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Editor’s Note: We are delighted to continue publication of  a three-part essay on the literature of baseball written by Old Lyme resident Tom Gotowka. This is the second part, find the first one at this link, and look for the third in the coming weeks. As I noted in my first essay, baseball fans have been blessed with a remarkably rich - and often thoughtful - literature … [Read more...] about I See Great Things in Baseball – Part 2

Old Lyme Boys Still Unbeaten After Tying Tough Game Against Old Saybrook

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OLD LYME -- The Old Lyme boys retained their unbeaten record Tuesday afternoon after battling to a 1-1 draw against defending Class S state soccer champions Old Saybrook. Jack Colella scored an unassisted goal first for the Rams and Avery Welch equalized for the Wildcats with an assist from Michael Milazzo. Ryan Tetreault was in goal for Old Lyme and made a total of 12 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Still Unbeaten After Tying Tough Game Against Old Saybrook

Old Lyme Girls Retain Unbeaten Record Against Shoreline Rival Old Saybrook in Local Derby

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OLD SAYBROOK -- Playing away yesterday at Old Saybrook High School, Paul Gleason's  Old Lyme girls defeated the home team 2-0 in a local soccer derby. Lydia Tinnerello and Kaylee Armenia scored for the Wildcats, with both goals unassisted. Sam Gray was in goal for the Wildcats and made four saves, while Sophia Barker was in net for Old Saybrook and notched 11 … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Retain Unbeaten Record Against Shoreline Rival Old Saybrook in Local Derby

Wildcat Girls on Home Field Defeat T-Birds 2-1

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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 … [Read more...] about Wildcat Girls on Home Field Defeat T-Birds 2-1