The CIAC girls soccer tournaments kick off this week in Hartford with a spotlight on four players who could rise above the competition in each division. The season’s first matches begin Friday, November 6, with the finals scheduled for November 21-22 at Trinity Health Stadium. Talent from across Connecticut will converge in the two-week event, with standout athletes already making their mark.
In Class LL, Cailyn O'Hara, the senior goalkeeper for St. Joseph, has been a standout presence. O'Hara has conceded just two goals in 18 games this season, one of which was a penalty kick. Her performances in the FCIAC tournament have been critical, including three shutouts and a series of diving saves in the final against Ridgefield. After this season, O'Hara will join Sacred Heart’s Division I program, adding collegiate prospects to her resume. St. Joseph is known for producing offensive stars, but O'Hara’s role between the posts has been just as decisive.
Addison Girard, a senior midfielder from Simsbury in Class L, continues her impressive run after earning All-American honors last year. Girard has scored 28 goals and supplied 12 assists so far this season. She recorded four goals in a single game against Farmington and reached 200 career points during the CCC tournament quarterfinals. Over her high school career, she has amassed 75 goals and 53 assists. Girard is set to play at Fairfield University next season, bringing her scoring threat to the collegiate level.
In Class M, Olivia Correia, a senior forward from East Hampton, has increased her goal tally from 18 as a junior to 21 this year, along with nine assists. Correia earned Shoreline Conference Player of the Year honors and helped lead her team to the league championship and the top seed in Class M. East Hampton remains undefeated this season, with Correia’s contributions central to their success. Her previous season saw East Hampton reach the Class M state semifinals, underscoring her impact on the team's deep tournament runs.
Simone Wosencroft, a sophomore forward for Stonington in Class S, is shaping up as one of the league’s top offensive threats. She has netted 18 goals and added 14 assists this season. Wosencroft has twice been named to the ECC First Team and played a key role in Stonington’s offense alongside teammates Madison Hubbard and Eva Terwilliger. The trio has troubled opposing defenses throughout the season, with only East Hampton handing Stonington a defeat. Wosencroft scored in the ECC Division I championship game and is expected to add to her tally in the upcoming tournament.
These four players represent a range of talent from across the state’s high school soccer landscape. Their seasons have set the stage for what could be standout performances as the CIAC tournaments progress. The competition will unfold over the next two weeks in Hartford, where teams and athletes will vie for state titles across all four classes.
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