GIRLS LACROSSE HIGHLIGHTS

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TOP PERFORMERS

Emma Abbazia, Greenwich: The sophomore had a hat trick, 10 draw controls, six ground balls and three

4 caused turnovers when the Cardinals rallied for a 12-11 overtime win against Ludlowe on Saturday. Abbazia also collected a combined 13 goals, four assists, and 17 draw controls when the Cardinals defeated Warde and Trumbull in back-to-back games last week.

McKenzie Didio, Staples: The senior hit a career milestone when she 6 scored her 100th career goal during the Wreckers’ 17-9 victory over Westhill last Friday.

Alison MacDougall, Pomperaug: The senior goalie collected 13 saves in a 9-8 loss to Newtown on Tuesday. Gabby Donofrio, a sophomore attack, had a hat trick in that game.

Dillyn Patten, New Canaan: The senior led the Rams with four goals in a 13-3 win over Staples on Tuesday.

Kayla Schiffer, Weston: The sophomore racked up six goals and two assists in a 20-8 win against Stratford/Bunnell last Wednesday.

Molly Snow, Wilton: Snow had 14 points in Wilton’s wins over Brien McMahon 19-1, and Cheshire 15-7 last week. In the game against Cheshire, she collected eight points with a hat trick and five assists.

Taylor Werner, Weston: Werner scored four goals and had one assist in an 11-9 victory against New Fairfield on Tuesday. She also collected four draw controls, three ground balls, and two caused turnovers.

GAMES TO WATCH

Staples at Guilford, Thursday, 6: Two top-10 teams go out of conference for this showdown as the No. 9

Wreckers visit the No. 4 Grizzlies.

St. Joseph at Canton, Thursday, 6:30: St. Joseph is 8-6 and five of its losses have come against teams ranked in the state’s top 10. Canton, meanwhile, is 9-2 and in fourth place in the Class S standings.

Glastonbury at Newtown, Saturday, Noon: Newtown is closing in on a top two seed in the Class L playoffs. Glastonbury, a traditional CCC contender, has lost three of four, but could give the Nighthawks a big test.

Weston at Masuk, Monday, 6:30: An SWC battle royale. Weston has just one loss, that coming by a single goal to Newtown, while Masuk hasn’t lost since mid-April.

Amity at Joel Barlow, Tuesday, 7: The SCC contender faces the defending SWC champion as teams gear up for the postseason.