GIRLS HOCKEY HIGHLIGHTS
Top performers
Natalie Beach, Darien: The sophomore forward had five points on one goal and four assists in the Blue Wave’s 7-0 shutout of defending state and FCIAC champion New Canaan on Wednesday. For the season, Beach has scored eight goals in four games, and Darien is undefeated.
Julia Bella, Wilton/Norwalk/McMahon: Bella, a junior forward, had a hand in all four of the Wilton co-op’s goals, posting a hat trick with one assist in a 4-1 victory over Trumbull/St. Joseph on Wednesday in Shelton.
Brianna Boulanger, Ridgefield/Danbury/Immaculate: The sophomore had five points on three goals and two assists in the Tigers’ 12-2 win over Fairfield co-op on Dec., 7.
Maci Corradi, Woodstock Academy: The freshman racked up five goals to help the Centaurs down Amity 6-1 on Dec. 8. Keynila Hickley contributed three assists in the win.
Chelsea Donovan, Darien: The Blue Wave senior scored twice and had three assists during a 7-0 shutout of rival New Canaan Wednesday at the Darien Ice House. The win snapped the Wave’s six-game losing streak against the Rams.
Kiara Drake, Ridgefield/Danbury/Immaculate: The freshman made a loud debut with six goals in a 12-2 romp over the Fairfield co-op on Dec. 7.
Kadence Epke, Guilford co-op: The freshman goalie collected 28 saves against 29 shots to help the Grizzlies edge Greenwich 2-1 at Hamill Rink in Greenwich on Dec. 7.
Kelsea Flanagan, Trumbull/St. Joseph: Flanagan had four points on two goals and two assists to help Trumbull/St. Joseph defeat Amity 7-4 on Saturday. Senior Kendall Conley also scored twice.
Isabella Jackowicz, Guilford co-op: The East Haven sophomore delivered a hat trick and an assist in the Grizzlies’ 7-5 victory over the Masuk co-op on Dec. 9. She also had the deciding goal when Guilford defeated Greenwich 2-1 in the season-opener.
Kate McKiernan, East Catholic/Glastonbury co-op: The sophomore defender dished out two assists and had a +4 rating when the Storm defeated Mercy/Northwest Catholic 6-1 on Dec. 7. Sophomore forward Lili Frcao led the scoring with two goals.
Emily Moskal, Avon/Southington co-op: The senior wing paved the way for the Nighthawks’ first win of the season, scoring twice and posting a +2 rating in a 3-1 victory over Simsbury.
Serena O’Connor, New Canaan: The sophomore scored four goals and had one assist to help the Rams roll past Ridgefield/Danbury 9-1 on Saturday. She also had two goals and one assist in a season-opening 6-3 victory over West Haven/ SHA
Julianna Picard, West Haven/SHA: The sophomore scored twice and dished out one assist as the Westie Sharks defeated the Amity co-op 9-3 on Tuesday. She also had a goal and an assist in a win over Hamden and a goal in a loss to New Canaan.
Katelyn Provencher, Suffield co-op: Provencher posted her first hat trick to lead the Wildcats to a 6-4 victory over Woodstock Academy on Saturday in Enfield. Suffield is 3-0 to start the season.